There's nothing more torturous than seeing a gorgeous sunny day outside, children laughing, dogs running, grass growing. . . and you have to stay inside and work on your laptop.
Of course, brave souls with full batteries attempt the outdoor laptop adventure all the time, and why wouldn't you when more and more city parks are offering free WiFi?
I've attempted it a few times; the last time was a balmy day in Texas, when the best signal I could get with my wireless card was outside — and luckily, the deck I was on had an outlet and enough shade to avoid having to use a stare-inducing Lapdome. I have to say, it's kind of fabulous if you have all the right conditions.
So with the sunny weather finally tiptoeing out, tell me — do you ever use your laptop outside?

Saint Tropez
Paul & Joe
Matthew Williamson
Nope! The suns glare makes it impossible.
1All the time. In fact I'm sitting outside right now!
2Of course! Anywhere I need my laptop, that's where it'll be!
3all the time, i almost always have my laptop with me because of school, and i hate sitting in the library between classes so i just sit under some trees.
4nope, i'm afraid someone will snatch it away from me!
plus, i just got a new mac about 2 weeks ago and so far i haven't even let it out of the house!
5Nope! For my design classes I usually need to be around a printer.
6I am sitting outside as I type!
7Yes! I love going outside on my porch with my laptop and coffee and enjoying the fresh air! I think its much more enjoyable that way. Although I do have to sit in the shade to see my screen, that is the downside.
8Since I am in Canada, and such a few free wi-fi spots, I can't say I do laptop outdoors. *sigh*
9I did when I was in school on campus, but now that I'm in the real world I don't do it that often. Maybe once I have a backyard!
10I'm a college student, if I didn't use my laptop outside my skin would probably be slightly transparent due to lack of sunlight.
11It takes a good amount of effort to find a nice place outside but it is possible. I think I feel a new geek trend coming on- fun new geek toys to make using your laptop outside easier and more enjoyable. Yes?
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