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Would you purchase hardware with your own money to use at work to do your job better?

At work, I was given a reasonably-spec'ed machine (dual quad 2GHz, 4GB RAM, 160GB 7200RPM drive, Win7), but it was lacking in a few places (HDD / RAM). The IT staff was OK with me replacing hardware ...
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Are computers just means to an end, or can they contribute to the productivity and creativity of programmers?

This is not a question with a single answer, but I am fascinated by the diversity of computer set-ups in the office. Some people work on ancient machines that are absolute donkeys with CRT monitor, ...
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Best boost to productivity : SSD or second screen?

Within the same budget, which do you think would be the best boost to productivity for general web development : An SSD as boot drive, or a second screen ? I currently use a 16.4" laptop with full HD ...
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Laptop Rig, specs for programmers

I'm not interested in a brand recommendation for a laptop. I'm wondering about the actual specifications of a laptop to do the job and do it well. I work primarily in the Microsoft stack and moments ...
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Does hybrid hard drive improve programming experience?

I'm tired of how luggish my developments PC is. It's Core2 Duo, 2GB RAM, Seagate ST3500320AS HDD - not the top model, but quite a decent one. Typically I open several copies of Visual Studio 2008, ...