Hi,
Like a lot of people here I run to/from work instead of commuting (luckily it's a 20min run). I'm wondering if it's safe to bring my laptop in my backpack (in a padded softcase), or whether the bouncing will wreck it over time. Anyone any experience/expertise? Can't find much on the internet.
what kind of hard drive? if no solid state i wouldnt do it
Do you run smoothly like an African, or do you bounce up and down like most non-African runners?
definitely wouldn't do it. laptop might hold up for 50 runs or more, but that one time it breaks, you just cost yourself a few hundred on that run. Your best bet would be to get another cheap computer for one of your two locations.
Why not get a second older laptop and sync your files using dropbox or something similar?
IMO, running with laptop sucks and commute running isn't too far behind. If you're that close to work, why no just get a bike? If you're running it in 20 mins how fast could you bike it, 10 mins? With a faster commute and not having to change clothes, etc you should be able to go for a nice enjoyable, bag free run at home.
PS - Look at the Osprey bags. But seriously consider a bike if you are that close.
I've run with my laptop in my backpack many times, and haven't had any issues so far. I keep it padded and secure in the backpack so that it doesn't shift around. It's also a solid state drive. Personally I'd be afraid to run with a regular hard drive.
Agree about running with a regular HD. Make sure it's solid state, less moving parts.
A thumb drive is much easier to carry. Why not just throw everything you need on a thumb drive at the end of the day so that you can pop it into your home computer? No need to carry the whole damn machine just so you can transport a few documents.
they might only give him one machine at work. might be special software he needs to connect to their network, etc.
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they might only give him one machine at work. might be special software he needs to connect to their network, etc.
This is the case for me. I bike to/from work whenever the weather allows (I live in upstate NY).
Honestly, I don't know why the guy doesn't just bike. He's only a 20 minute run from work. How long would that take on a bike?
I would honestly get a fixed gear bike and a nice Chrome backpack. Commuting that distance on a bike is probably faster than driving if you live in an urban area with rush hour traffic.
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A thumb drive is much easier to carry. Why not just throw everything you need on a thumb drive at the end of the day so that you can pop it into your home computer? No need to carry the whole damn machine just so you can transport a few documents.
This. Or online sync (Dropbox, etc).
Rapberry Pi, baby.