A good desktop and a lighter, less expensive laptop, makes a great configuration. You can actually buy both for the cost of a fully equipped laptop. A super-portable laptop only weighs about four pounds, and is a joy to lug around. The only trick is to keep them fully synchronized, so you don't find yourself in trial without your latest jury instructions. Shop the Net.
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