Wondering what should I get for my WFH set-up as a virtual IB SA. Currently have an HP Spectre (15.6" diagonal 4K UHD, AMOLED, i7, 16GB ram). I have a 20in. by 40inch desk to work with.
Thinking about getting a 27inch monitor. Would I also need a keyboard and a mouse to work efficiently? Ideally would like a monitor under $200.
Any suggestions for monitor/keyboard/mouse?
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If this is for SA22, then I would hold off on buying anything. I think its highly unlikely SA22 will be virtual given how we are progressing.
If it is virtual, still hold off on buying anything. My bank for this summer sent laptops, keyboard, mouse, headset and gave us a stipend to buy a monitor.
Yeah sorry, my bad I meant to type SA 21. Starting in about 1.5 week's time (1st June) and the bank hasn't communicated anything so assuming I am not getting anything.
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Two monitors, ideally 24inch, keyboard and mouse, ergonic chair
Do I need two monitors? I don’t think I have space on the desk haha
I had worked in all the three different variations (w/out, 1monitor 2 monitor) at least one but two also helped me a bit. Minimum is one monitor and a good chair (15hours/day your back will hurt if you don't have a decent chair). Said that I also have friends who completed the SA with only the laptop and still got the return offer (S&T not ibd)
At least one monitor, keyboard and headset.
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