$200 Work Laptop Research - June 2026

Thank you for responding to our survey! We've had a lot of technology studies recently -- this one is a bit different so please complete this survey even if you've filled out our previous technology study surveys.

Below are the details for this particular study:

Study details: $200 for participating in a 2 hour in-person discussion group
Dates: June 25 - June 29
Demographics: We are looking people in Austin, TX who use a laptop for work

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Please be aware that you will only receive compensation if you are selected and participate in the study, not for filling out this short pre-qualifying survey.

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* 1. Please leave blank-for office use:

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* 2. Contact Info

Name:

Employer:

Occupation:

City

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 3. In the past 6 months, have you participated in a paid research study about computer keyboards?

Yes

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* 4. With which gender do you most closely identify?

Female

Male

Non-Binary

Prefer to Self-Describe

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* 5. What is your age?

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* 6. Please select which of the following best describes your employment status:

Employed full-time (30+ hours weekly)

Employed part-time

A student

A homemaker or caregiver

Retired

Unemployed

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What industry do you work in:

Advertising, public relations (PR), media or marketing

Banking

Market research

Consulting of computers and electronics

Manufacturing or design of computers and electronics

Retail sales of computers and electronics

Technology-related manufacturer, producer, distributor or reseller

Education

Engineering / Design

Financial Services

Government (Federal, State or Local)

Healthcare, Medical

Nonprofit, Trade Association

Retail

Telecommunications

Utilities

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Including all locations in the US, how many people work at your company?

Less than 10

11-24

25-49

50-99

100-125

125+

Don't know

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* 9. At your work, do you have direct reports OR run a department of managed people; or are you an individual contractor?

Direct reports / manage employees

Individual contributor

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* 10. Which of these have been provided to you by your employer and also is your primary work device?

Desktop

Laptop/Notebook

Tablet

Mobile Device

Other (please specify)

None of these have been provided by my employer, or my primary work device isn't listed

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* 11. Thinking about your PRIMARY laptop that was provided to you by your employer, which of the following best describes this device:

Thin and Light: A light-weight, thin and ultra-portable 13” or 14” laptop with standard performance and storage capabilities, under 3 pounds

Thin and light with a large screen: A light-weight, thin and ultra-portable 15”+ laptop with standard performance and storage capabilities, under 4 pounds

Heavy duty: A 15”+ laptop with maximum performance and storage, 4+ pounds

Portable and powerful: A 13” or 14” laptop with performance and storage comparable to a heavy-duty laptop, ~3 pounds

I do not own a laptop that was provided to me by my employer

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* 12. What brand, model, & screen size is the laptop you use for work?

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* 13. From the list below, please select any of the following software programs you use for work:

CAD / Technical Drawing (2D or 3D)

Engineering Simulation or Structural Analysis

Solid or Parametric Modeling (mechanical, industrial, or architectural)

Scientific Modeling, Simulation, or Imaging

Industrial, Chemical, Biological, or Geoscience Applications

Graphic Design, Illustration, or Photo Editing

Video, Film, or Post-Production Editing

Animation, Motion Graphics, or Visual Effects (VFX)

Game Development or Interactive Media

Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality

Web Design or Web Development

Rendering or Visualization (technical, scientific, or creative)

Financial Modeling, Forecasting, or Data Visualization

Spreadsheet use only (no other specialized software)

Email & Calendar

Word Processing (documents, reports)

Presentations (slides)

File Storage & Sharing

Team Chat or Video Meetings

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 14. Which best describes you and your typical behavior for work?

On-the-Go Professional: Someone who works more than 50% of the time away from the office, traveling and going to off-site meetings

Corridor Warrior: Someone who is working away from their own desk but within their company more than 50%, going from meeting to meeting and/or working from multiple locations, but typically within the company building(s)/campus

Desk Centric: Someone who is working at their own desk in the office more than 50% of time. (By desk, we mean assigned/cubicle/desk space, enclosed office, etc.)

Remote Worker: Someone who is working full time (at least 30 hrs/week) outside of the company office/building/campus from home or another location.

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* 15. Using a 1 to 10 scale, where 1 means NOT AT ALL FAVORABLE and 10 means VERY FAVORABLE, what is your overall opinion of the following desktop or laptop brands?

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Apple	Apple 1	Apple 2	Apple 3	Apple 4	Apple 5	Apple 6	Apple 7	Apple 8	Apple 9	Apple 10
Dell	Dell 1	Dell 2	Dell 3	Dell 4	Dell 5	Dell 6	Dell 7	Dell 8	Dell 9	Dell 10
HP	HP 1	HP 2	HP 3	HP 4	HP 5	HP 6	HP 7	HP 8	HP 9	HP 10
Lenovo	Lenovo 1	Lenovo 2	Lenovo 3	Lenovo 4	Lenovo 5	Lenovo 6	Lenovo 7	Lenovo 8	Lenovo 9	Lenovo 10

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* 16. What percentage of the time do you use the internal keyboard on your laptop (vs an external keyboard?)

100%

75-99%

40-74%

1-39%

Never

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* 17. How would you describe your typing abilities?

I have to look at the keyboard using a “hunt and peck” method

I am a pretty slow typer, and have to look at my keyboard often

I am a decent typer, and rarely look at my keyboard

I am a good typer and can type quickly without having to look at my keyboard