Mobility 7-1
7Mobility
Although notebook computers can replace the desktop computer, the only
reason to pay extra for a notebook computer is mobility. This chapter
describes all the considerations to help you take advantage of your
computer’s mobility.
Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the desktop . . . . . . . . 7-2
Moving around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Taking the computer home . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Traveling with the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
International traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Disconnecting from
the Desktop Disconnecting from a DockMate . . . . . . . . 7-3
Disconnecting from external accessories . 7-3
Moving Around Preparing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
What to bring for short meetings . . . . . . . 7-4
What to bring for long meetings . . . . . . . . 7-4
Taking the
Computer Home Preparing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
What to bring with you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Special considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Setting up a home office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Traveling with the
Computer Preparing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
What to bring with you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Special considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Traveling
Internationally with
the Computer
Preparing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
What to bring with you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Special considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

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