can you place this computer on its side
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Yes, the one I bought is running on it's side with no problems. In fact, the DVD/CDRW drive is sideways, for that reason it makes more sense to run it sitting on it's side than standing up. As some of the other answers point out, outside of the DVD player orientation, it looks like it was made to stand up.
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You can but I will not advice it. The desktop has air vents at the top portion which provides cooling in the unit. If you place it on the side, you limit cooling the desktop because you will hinder air circulation.
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This is a very bad PC with very little memory. Your better off getting something from Dell or another manufacturer. Gateway has always failed me and I don't wish that to be the same for anyone else.
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You could... but I would not. It's not designed to be used that way, so it would not be convenient and there could be an issue with the venting. It has a large vent on the side - you would not want that on the bottom and you would not want to put anything on top of it. The power switch is on top and would be inconvenient on the side. Lastly, it has rubber feet on the bottom and they would look weird on the side, plus you would not have feet if you laid it on its side. Otherwise, you COULD do it.
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I don't see why you can not lay it on its side ,one side has not vents for cooling so lay that side down, hope this helps
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No. The stand has an angle to it and as a stand alone item will fall. The item is designed to be placed between your legs for support so that your laptop is resting at a comfortable height
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You may be able to mount it upside down, but it was so wobbly that I returned the item. Also, the computer that rested on it was too heavy for the laptop holder part - leaned badly to the side which was quite uncomfortable for the user. I bought it originally for an office environment and we use Dell Latitude laptops. I suppose if you are using a small, lightweight notebook computer it might be ok. I opted instead for a monitor arm and purchasing another, very simple laptop stand at Walmart.
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It tells you to keep it flat, like in the pictures, when you start it up. I have seen them up on their sides like the Xbox 360, and they seemed to work, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's probably just putting in a disk that would hurt it on it's side. If you only download, it probably wouldn't really hurt it to have it on it's side.
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I would imagine you could. But a friend of mine and my brother who work on computers don't advise having the bottom of your lap top to close to a surface so the fans have room to cool. This is why I bought this. Because I'm in my bed a lot due to spinal surgery and other medical problems. I want to do every thing I can not to have the expense of having to buy another lap top. I've added little rubber feet to keep it on the stand.
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I am not sure about that. I would think tha a sales person could give you the answer. It seems like it would be possible to open up as the hard drive is in the base, not on backside of monitor.
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I don't think you can put them on the other side because of the keyboard tray. It was an easy install though.
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If the computer you are getting is the one in the photo then it can be used in either orientation. There was a family of optiplex computers (http://aceofalltrades01.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/optiplex_755_family.jpg) so make sure it isnt the "tower" version if you want to lay it on its side.
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Possibly. You could put the laptop on the shelf and adjust the table top to let it be used, putting the second monitor on the top / adjustable shelf. I think it would be awkward
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Yes you can, it does not interfere with your other tasks on the computer. I have been using it for a couple of years without any problems. I highly recommend it.
786093
Yes on the sides but you need to use two hands. Think of it like an ice chest/cooler.
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I don't think so. There was another model that we were considering that tilted, but that one had a ledge or something to keep your laptop from sliding off when it's in a tilted position.
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If you are facing the computer, it's on the left side next to the usb port.. right behind the screen.
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You could, but the computer would still be off to your side. The main table (without the wings) would only overhang your bed by about 9".
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You definitely can. Upside down, sideways. It was built for that. Just be careful to attach/secure it properly as this router is powerful. No additional parts required
859129
Yes, it's on the right side . . . this is a great computer . . . you will enjoy using it.
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Unfortunately no, it needs to have a stable surface to provide usefulness. Otherwise the laptop will tip.