Netbook Coding
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You could make do with it at that size, but you might want to get an external monitor for any long-term coding...
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Well I still do have my full-size laptop, and my serious desktop, both have much higher resolutions. I was just worried about it since VS really boxes the real code in, the toolbox on the left(it can hide though), the debugging at the bottom, the properties on the right, and the multiple toolbars at the top. After all that I am not sure what will be left for the code viewport.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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I'm using a Lenovo netbook right now. It has the same resolution. Since the screen is "widescreen" form, there is really no problem with the smallness of the vertical dimension. All you need to do with Visual Studio is click the little pushpins on the tool windows so that they auto hide, and you'll have enough room for the code. Congratulations and good luck!
I didn't realize that they all could auto hide. Hmm... I'm not so worried about it anymore. I am used to having 1280x1024+ so that was the root of the problem. Thanks, looks like VS will do.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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I just got myself an MSI Wind. It is a netbook, i.e. tiny notebook. It has a max screen resolution of 1024x600. I would like to put Visual Studio on it, but have never used it on a screen less than 1024x768, not sure how it will look. Anyone used VS on a small screen, any suggestions how to get it to look right, have enough of a view on the code, yet easy access to controls, properties ect. I also am open to another IDE, but only if it will surely be better with the small form factor. Thanks for the suggestions ahead of time.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
you could change your display settings to a lower resolution and find out for yourself how it looks and feels... :)
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Fixturized forever. :confused:
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Well I still do have my full-size laptop, and my serious desktop, both have much higher resolutions. I was just worried about it since VS really boxes the real code in, the toolbox on the left(it can hide though), the debugging at the bottom, the properties on the right, and the multiple toolbars at the top. After all that I am not sure what will be left for the code viewport.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
I just grab the boxes and stretch them open or closed as I need to... How much code do you really need to see at any one time anyway?
-------------------------------------------------------- Knowledge is knowing that the tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad!!
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Well I still do have my full-size laptop, and my serious desktop, both have much higher resolutions. I was just worried about it since VS really boxes the real code in, the toolbox on the left(it can hide though), the debugging at the bottom, the properties on the right, and the multiple toolbars at the top. After all that I am not sure what will be left for the code viewport.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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you could change your display settings to a lower resolution and find out for yourself how it looks and feels... :)
Luc Pattyn [Forum Guidelines] [My Articles]
Fixturized forever. :confused:
I was actually thinking there would be another IDE that was a little better on the user space than VS is. I love VS, but it does take up a ton of space.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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I just got myself an MSI Wind. It is a netbook, i.e. tiny notebook. It has a max screen resolution of 1024x600. I would like to put Visual Studio on it, but have never used it on a screen less than 1024x768, not sure how it will look. Anyone used VS on a small screen, any suggestions how to get it to look right, have enough of a view on the code, yet easy access to controls, properties ect. I also am open to another IDE, but only if it will surely be better with the small form factor. Thanks for the suggestions ahead of time.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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I just grab the boxes and stretch them open or closed as I need to... How much code do you really need to see at any one time anyway?
-------------------------------------------------------- Knowledge is knowing that the tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad!!
The way I code I use alot of space, that might be my problem, but I prefer is at is makes it more readable, at least to me. I prefer ifs to be formed like so: if(test) { //Do something } instead of just if(test) //Do something
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
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Well I still do have my full-size laptop, and my serious desktop, both have much higher resolutions. I was just worried about it since VS really boxes the real code in, the toolbox on the left(it can hide though), the debugging at the bottom, the properties on the right, and the multiple toolbars at the top. After all that I am not sure what will be left for the code viewport.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
I have a baby laptop, Compaq, with a 13" screen that I use when travelling (not for work) it is primarily for internet access but I have SQL and VS installed in case I need/want to do some work. It works fine, you spend a lot of time flipping and scrolling but it works. Compile is slow, debug is nasty, chasing through the IDe is painful but it does work.
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I just got myself an MSI Wind. It is a netbook, i.e. tiny notebook. It has a max screen resolution of 1024x600. I would like to put Visual Studio on it, but have never used it on a screen less than 1024x768, not sure how it will look. Anyone used VS on a small screen, any suggestions how to get it to look right, have enough of a view on the code, yet easy access to controls, properties ect. I also am open to another IDE, but only if it will surely be better with the small form factor. Thanks for the suggestions ahead of time.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
:laugh: Some of us cut our teeth coding on CGA or worse, I think you'll be fine. Of course there are many here who claim they will refuse to get out of bed for less than dual HD monitors...spoiled brats. ;)
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I just got myself an MSI Wind. It is a netbook, i.e. tiny notebook. It has a max screen resolution of 1024x600. I would like to put Visual Studio on it, but have never used it on a screen less than 1024x768, not sure how it will look. Anyone used VS on a small screen, any suggestions how to get it to look right, have enough of a view on the code, yet easy access to controls, properties ect. I also am open to another IDE, but only if it will surely be better with the small form factor. Thanks for the suggestions ahead of time.
The best way to accelerate a Macintosh is at 9.8m/sec² - Marcus Dolengo
I was ready cash in hand to buy one the other day, then I realized it was not one with a 6cell battery, as advertised... Still looking though...
xacc.ide - now with TabsToSpaces support
IronScheme - 1.0 beta 1 - out now!
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I was ready cash in hand to buy one the other day, then I realized it was not one with a 6cell battery, as advertised... Still looking though...
xacc.ide - now with TabsToSpaces support
IronScheme - 1.0 beta 1 - out now!
((lambda (x) `((lambda (x) ,x) ',x)) '`((lambda (x) ,x) ',x))We're looking at the Samsung NC10[^] for the same reason - it has a 7 hour runtime on battery.
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We're looking at the Samsung NC10[^] for the same reason - it has a 7 hour runtime on battery.
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Well, if I could find one, I would get it! But only 1 place in South Africa offers it, and a bit expensive too, around R7700. Ah, I just found Lenovo S10 with 3 cell at R5000 :)
xacc.ide - now with TabsToSpaces support
IronScheme - 1.0 beta 1 - out now!
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Well, if I could find one, I would get it! But only 1 place in South Africa offers it, and a bit expensive too, around R7700. Ah, I just found Lenovo S10 with 3 cell at R5000 :)
xacc.ide - now with TabsToSpaces support
IronScheme - 1.0 beta 1 - out now!
((lambda (x) `((lambda (x) ,x) ',x)) '`((lambda (x) ,x) ',x))Yeah, the NC10 is more expensive than most netbooks. It's battery pack uses somewhat larger cells than any of the rival 6 cell models, and sammy's also charging a best in breed tax on top of the extra hardware cost. :rolleyes:
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