Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Poll: Do you have a backup or spare computer? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you have a backup or spare computer?".
This poll was originally submitted by Burrell. View the poll results »
| | | inkweaver Germany Local time: 21:31 French to German + ... Not at the moment | Nov 22, 2012 |
My old laptop is broken so I have been without a backup computer for a while. I am planning to buy a new one soon, though. | | |
I've got a laptop computer that allows me to have more freedom when I'm on holiday and need to finish a translation (on a train, for example), or when I feel like translating in the garden. Also, when my family is around and I need absolute silence, I go somewhere quiet and can just continue with what I'm doing. But usually, I prefer to work in my comfortable desktop computer. | | | Julian Holmes Japan Local time: 04:31 Member (2011) Japanese to English
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Yes, several options | Nov 22, 2012 |
I have a laptop which is ready for work should my PC break down. Besides that I have both online and local backup of data. Cheers S | | | Alexandranow Romania Local time: 22:31 Romanian to English + ...
ProZ.com Staff wrote: This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you have a backup or spare computer?". This poll was originally submitted by Burrell. View the poll results » No, and I would like one but not now and no money for such things. First of all I work on PC, but maybe a laptop would be a good thing to have. | | | No change since the 27th October! | Nov 22, 2012 |
2 PCs + 1 laptop and… still no live-in computer consultant! | | | No, but I can quickly assemble one | Nov 22, 2012 |
I don't like portable computers, because there is little I can do to fix them, and they are not prone to gradual upgrades. So I have enough hardware junk around to quickly assemble a desktop computer, if I have to. Otherwise I can use their parts to fix mine in no time. For instance, when a power supply went dead, it was a matter of four bolts and a dozen plugs to swap it. An electric screwdriver is at arm's reach. I use cheap "disposable" keyboards and earsets, and alw... See more I don't like portable computers, because there is little I can do to fix them, and they are not prone to gradual upgrades. So I have enough hardware junk around to quickly assemble a desktop computer, if I have to. Otherwise I can use their parts to fix mine in no time. For instance, when a power supply went dead, it was a matter of four bolts and a dozen plugs to swap it. An electric screwdriver is at arm's reach. I use cheap "disposable" keyboards and earsets, and always have a brand new spare of each standing by. Amazingly, they always work better and last longer than I expect. And there is more... My present scanner is the current multifunctional printer, slower than a snail. I have an old scanner, a real speed demon, however the last driver for it works only under Windows 98. Once I had 400 pages to scan. It took me about three hours to assemble a Pentium I, install Win 98, plug in that scanner, and get that entire book scanned and saved to a CD-ROM on a PDF file, which I could OCR in my normal computer. As a last-ditch option, there is always my stepson's surplus netbook, which anyone here at home will take on a trip. ▲ Collapse | |
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Allison Wright (X) Portugal Local time: 20:31 Situation unchanged | Nov 22, 2012 |
Still have the laptop only. Still dreaming of the fancy desktop with the big screen. | | | Susanna Martoni Italy Local time: 21:31 Member (2009) Spanish to Italian + ... Laptop and two backups on external hard disks | Nov 22, 2012 |
I have a spare computer (laptop) and two backup applications (a very big file saved on my PC and on an external hard disk and another backup directly made to another external hard disk). My past experience about data losses is really very bad! (Edited: a singular verb)
[Modificato alle 2012-11-22 09:41 GMT] | | | Michael Harris Germany Local time: 21:31 Member (2006) German to English
I have a desktop computer as main machine, and 3 laptops, all configured the same and an external drive for backups. | | | neilmac Spain Local time: 21:31 Spanish to English + ... Yes, several | Nov 22, 2012 |
I have one backup PC and 2 laptops. The backup PC is an old one that I had reconditioned - it is now actually faster than my main PC and it's the only one with OpenOffice installed. I mainly bought the second laptop because I was fed up with my colleague's Mac going on the blink (they really aren't ideal for translating IMHO) and her reluctance to invest in a Windows laptop just for translations and I prefer to keep my own laptop for my own personal use and not clutter it up with m... See more I have one backup PC and 2 laptops. The backup PC is an old one that I had reconditioned - it is now actually faster than my main PC and it's the only one with OpenOffice installed. I mainly bought the second laptop because I was fed up with my colleague's Mac going on the blink (they really aren't ideal for translating IMHO) and her reluctance to invest in a Windows laptop just for translations and I prefer to keep my own laptop for my own personal use and not clutter it up with my friends' or colleagues's TMs etc. I also have one older laptop which I use as for television/radio streaming and internet etc through my TV, which could still be used for work in emergencies, although it is slow. ▲ Collapse | |
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When I upgraded I kept the old one, which is loaded with Trados/MQ etc. Since all my files are on an external HD I could fall back onto using that one in an absolute emergency. | | | Ines Burrell United Kingdom Local time: 20:31 Member (2004) English to Latvian + ... Not my doing, I'm afraid | Nov 22, 2012 |
Julian Holmes wrote: Kind of early to have a rehashed poll, don't you think? Small edit [Edited at 2012-11-22 11:06 GMT] I submitted this poll about two years ago and all but forgot about it. At the time it was a hot topic for me as my main laptop crashed and the old spare one was not what you would call 'recent'. Since then I have acquired a state of the art laptop and over the top expensive insurance providing me with an instant replacement while my machine is being repaired. I have a very decent desktop used by kids so I can throw them off at any time. And I bought an entry level laptop as a 'when all else fails' option which in the meantime is used by my husband. As you can see, I took my own poll seriously. Ines | | | Julian Holmes Japan Local time: 04:31 Member (2011) Japanese to English Yes, crashes hurt -- be prepared for the worst! | Nov 22, 2012 |
Burrell wrote: I submitted this poll about two years ago and all but forgot about it. At the time it was a hot topic for me as my main laptop crashed and the old spare one was not what you would call 'recent'. Ines @Ines I'm glad you found the right solution for your particular predicament. You realize you really need that extra 'insurance' only when Old Faithful doesn't boot up and the proverbial hits the fan. I hear your pain since I've been there. Ouch! ![](https://cfcdn.proz.com/images/bb/smiles/icon_eek.gif) It's also a pity that your well-intended poll took a whole two years to filter down and end up on the heels of a similar poll less than a month ago. Excellent planning and timing. Hats off to the powers that be! It must make you feel really good to be passed over for all those anonymous and mundane topics we've all been subjected to recently. As usual, as has been pointed out by other Proz members, more creative selection of poll topics would contribute to livelier discussion and mutually beneficial exchange of opinions between fellow professional translators on this site. FWIW | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: Do you have a backup or spare computer? TM-Town | Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
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