Laptop or Desktop... - Page 2

moxom · 02-03-2007, 04:06 PM

I have two notebooks; a VAIO and a Thinkpad. I prefer my desktop cause the keyboard is full size, has a bigger screen and it has better speakers. So basically for me it's about the input/output, not performance.

Avenger · 02-03-2007, 05:58 PM

Compaq laptop with a 32" LCD secondary monitor, a secondary keyboard, and a secondary mouse.

It's a bit on the slow side......but works great for older games and new apps like office 2007.

new06Civic · 02-03-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

I had a mini hooked to my 42" lcd......but really did not like it at all

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PS nice counters loved the rolled edges...................

I like my HTPC on the 56" DLP display and the 7.1 Elite and Bose surround sound a lot. It is crisp and clear as my other smaller LCD.

**Gonzo** · 02-03-2007, 09:30 PM

Selfbuilt desktop for games.

Powerbook for everything else.

JerrfyLube · 02-05-2007, 08:01 AM

My main computer i use is my Macbook which goes just about everywhere with me. I have a desktop PC that i use occasionaly when theres a program i cant use on my mac or when i want to play games, but mostly, it just sits there collecting dust.

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-05-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerrfyLube

My main computer i use is my Macbook which goes just about everywhere with me. I have a desktop PC that i use occasionaly when theres a program i cant use on my mac or when i want to play games, but mostly, it just sits there collecting dust.

My imag G4 is on ebay for 299.00 as once i go back to a laptop....I hate sitting at a desk....

Civic_Sista · 02-19-2007, 07:19 PM

I have the smaller G4 Ibook. I want to upgrade and get the new macbook, but I don't use my laptop for that much, mostly internet.

Si4Life · 02-19-2007, 10:02 PM

i say laptop all the way.....i bought a sick 14.1 inch Hp from wal-mart.com for 899. i am in information technology and know my $hit about computers. this was the best i could find even with my employee discount for major companies.

skiddy · 02-20-2007, 02:48 AM

2 desktops (one is a server) and 2 laptops (personal & work). A few years back I actually had 4 working desktops at once

Sony and Lenovo laptops, and both desktops are self-built.

new06Civic · 02-20-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si4Life

i say laptop all the way.....i bought a sick 14.1 inch Hp from wal-mart.com for 899. i am in information technology and know my $hit about computers. this was the best i could find even with my employee discount for major companies.

It is depending on model of the 14.1" HP. Here are the prices:

14.1" HP pricegrabber.com

14.1" HP at epinions.com

HP by Frys Electronics

**twistedframe** · 02-20-2007, 10:14 AM

I currently have a desktop but I am in the market for a laptop. I love the flexibility it offers. I spend alot of time at friends houses and it nice to be able to check in on things from a laptop. Also I hate sitting at a desk too, I like to lay on the couch and be able to surf the net.

***Sleepy*** · 02-20-2007, 10:25 AM

I have a desk top at home, it is only for video games. I do some work at home but I try to not do work at home.

**wing_gundam** · 02-20-2007, 05:24 PM

Lap for home, Desk for work!

**Cookstar** · 02-20-2007, 07:21 PM

Have a desktop. Want to sell it and get a laptop.

Si4Life · 02-20-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new06Civic

It is depending on model of the 14.1" HP. Here are the prices:

14.1" HP pricegrabber.com

14.1" HP at epinions.com

HP by Frys Electronics

i didnt see my model on there.
150GB HD
2 GB RAM
AMD TURION DUAL CORE 64x2
windows vista
bluetooth
6 - in - 1 card reader
litescribe
dvd burner
cd burner
HD brightview
integrated camera and microphone
altec lansing speakers
some other stuff.

psyshack · 02-25-2007, 12:22 PM

I voted both.

kevzSi · 02-26-2007, 04:01 AM

I use a laptop. However theres also a Desktop in my house, but I dont use it.

Invaznpt2 · 02-26-2007, 07:22 AM

lol i just bought a dell laptop online for 1282.00 online...the original price was 1682.00... but i found an online coupon for $400.00 dollars off the laptop..and think i got a pretty good deal.

I do like the ease of desktops though for gaming...however since i'm currently a college student...i'd like to be able to use it in quiet areas where i can study.

337 · 02-26-2007, 11:00 AM

Both. I built our computer, won't ever buy one again (from a store). And just got a laptop 2 weeks ago and I am loving it so much. Right now I am laying in bed listening to the radio (Rovers Morning Glory) and about to take a test. Feels great not to have to be stuck in a damn chair and I can stretch out n do HW.

I don't really care for the KB cause I screwed around in typing class in HS and I type fast but not the asdf method, so I keep hitting the keys next to the one I want. I had to get a wireless optical mouse too cause this pad shit sucks

Cr8tive_leo · 02-26-2007, 01:50 PM

4 Laptops, 6 windows desktops , 3 Macs, and a nice hydro bill each month.

Woot!

~Cr8tive... it's a render farm, I do 3D animation, yes I need all those computers... one laptop is in the Civic.

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02-03-2007, 04:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
moxom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 960 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have two notebooks; a VAIO and a Thinkpad. I prefer my desktop cause the keyboard is full size, has a bigger screen and it has better speakers. So basically for me it's about the input/output, not performance.

02-03-2007, 05:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Avenger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON Age: 29 Posts: 897 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	Compaq laptop with a 32" LCD secondary monitor, a secondary keyboard, and a secondary mouse. It's a bit on the slow side......but works great for older games and new apps like office 2007.

02-03-2007, 09:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,689 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Selfbuilt desktop for games. Powerbook for everything else.

02-05-2007, 08:01 AM	#25 (permalink)
JerrfyLube Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheyenne, WY Age: 26 Posts: 282 Jeff iTrader: 0 / 0%	My main computer i use is my Macbook which goes just about everywhere with me. I have a desktop PC that i use occasionaly when theres a program i cant use on my mac or when i want to play games, but mostly, it just sits there collecting dust.

02-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
Civic_Sista Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, Wi Age: 24 Posts: 1,116 Tracy iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have the smaller G4 Ibook. I want to upgrade and get the new macbook, but I don't use my laptop for that much, mostly internet.

02-19-2007, 10:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
Si4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hopewell Junction Posts: 2,159 Whos High Pitch? iTrader: 0 / 0%	i say laptop all the way.....i bought a sick 14.1 inch Hp from wal-mart.com for 899. i am in information technology and know my $hit about computers. this was the best i could find even with my employee discount for major companies.

02-20-2007, 02:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
skiddy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 24 Posts: 410 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	2 desktops (one is a server) and 2 laptops (personal & work). A few years back I actually had 4 working desktops at once Sony and Lenovo laptops, and both desktops are self-built.

02-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#32 (permalink)
*Sleepy* Lover of the ladies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere Age: 33 Posts: 12,445 Susan iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have a desk top at home, it is only for video games. I do some work at home but I try to not do work at home.

02-20-2007, 05:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,796 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 9 / 100%	Lap for home, Desk for work!

02-20-2007, 07:21 PM	#34 (permalink)
Cookstar Sensible member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 34 Posts: 4,078 Chris iTrader: 9 / 100%	Have a desktop. Want to sell it and get a laptop.

02-25-2007, 12:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
psyshack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Okmulgee, Oklahoma Age: 47 Posts: 705 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I voted both.

02-26-2007, 04:01 AM	#37 (permalink)
kevzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cali Age: 21 Posts: 868 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I use a laptop. However theres also a Desktop in my house, but I dont use it.

02-26-2007, 07:22 AM	#38 (permalink)
Invaznpt2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lol i just bought a dell laptop online for 1282.00 online...the original price was 1682.00... but i found an online coupon for $400.00 dollars off the laptop..and think i got a pretty good deal. I do like the ease of desktops though for gaming...however since i'm currently a college student...i'd like to be able to use it in quiet areas where i can study.

02-26-2007, 11:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
337 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland OH-IO! Age: 31 Posts: 283 337 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Both. I built our computer, won't ever buy one again (from a store). And just got a laptop 2 weeks ago and I am loving it so much. Right now I am laying in bed listening to the radio (Rovers Morning Glory) and about to take a test. Feels great not to have to be stuck in a damn chair and I can stretch out n do HW. I don't really care for the KB cause I screwed around in typing class in HS and I type fast but not the asdf method, so I keep hitting the keys next to the one I want. I had to get a wireless optical mouse too cause this pad shit sucks

02-26-2007, 01:50 PM	#40 (permalink)
Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 8,251 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	4 Laptops, 6 windows desktops , 3 Macs, and a nice hydro bill each month. Woot! ~Cr8tive... it's a render farm, I do 3D animation, yes I need all those computers... one laptop is in the Civic.