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Torn between wanting to mock up an ADM3a-style dumb terminal for a project - and wanting something of a similar vitage and style that won't make my spine file a restraining order on me. They're adorable, but the ergonomics would ruin me in short order.

Come to think of it, the classic clamshell-mould all-in-one terminals had the same ergonomic issues as laptops. Keyboard too high, too far away, monitor too low.

A laptop with a nice chunky mechanical keyboard, unibody Moomin-plastic shell and a pantographing-hinge monitor for proper height...

Hmm...

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