Laptop or Desktop...

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Just wondering I had a macbook then sold it when the current model came out, Bought a G4 imac... to hold me over,,,,,so today bought another Macbook because i hate sitting at a desk,,,,,,,,Period!

So I just would like to know.....
Desktop or laptop....what do you use????

***Special Ringpop*** · 02-02-2007, 05:47 PM

Both.

But they're both Compaq/ HP's, so they give me a lot of hell.

I prefer using a desktop, keyboard is easier to use...I dunno.

But the flexibility of having a laptop is always nice.

new06Civic · 02-02-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

Just wondering I had a macbook then sold it when the current model came out, Bought a G4 imac... to hold me over,,,,,so today bought another Macbook because i hate sitting at a desk,,,,,,,,Period!

So I just would like to know.....
Desktop or laptop....what do you use????

Both..! We own two HTPC, a desktop and a laptop! If I have access to a desktop, it is my first choice. Laptop is great for traveling, but around the house desktop gets the most uses!

skittleslegend · 02-02-2007, 06:19 PM

Both. Two laptops, two desktops, various purposes, none of which include porn btw.

**firmhonda** · 02-02-2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

Both. Two laptops, two desktops, various purposes, none of which include porn btw.

You ain't gotta lie to kick it..

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-02-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firmhonda

You ain't gotta lie to kick it..

LOL...

**Nomar06** · 02-02-2007, 10:17 PM

Desktop with wireless keyboard and mosue so I have a little flexibility

mattSi · 02-02-2007, 10:28 PM

HP Media Center desktop w/ a 21" flat panel monitor. I used to play poker online in college for extra money and I could 4 table w/ no overlap

8thgenuser · 02-02-2007, 10:35 PM

Added a poll. I use a desktop. :)

new06Civic · 02-02-2007, 11:07 PM

The HTPC is connecting to the 56 inches HDTV and another one connects to the 32 inches HDTVs. It is mainly use for record the shows and playback movies. Both HTPC included wireless remote and keyboard. It is connect to wired and wireless network. Video and audio files can be transferred through wireless network.

The laptop is mostly use for travel or in the back and front patio. It is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter.

Upstairs desktop is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter mostly use for surfing the net and office works!

I don't considered Xbox 360 and its HD-DVD add-on as a PC, but it connects to the Belkin router through CAT5. It is use for HD games and playback HD movies. It is control by wireless remote control and wireless game controllers

JeShUa · 02-03-2007, 02:29 AM

I like notebooks.. everything is right here.. but I want to buy a keyboard.. just to have at the desk.. where I always am anyways.. cause I can type so much faster.. I cant cope with this stupid 70wpm on the notebook keypad :[ haha!.. and optical mouse is a must!!

***GameTraveler*** · 02-03-2007, 02:39 AM

Both. Depends on the purpose. Business and work stuff (definitely different things, as I hold down a somewhat part-time job while consulting for clients).

I've turned a desktop into a file server/DNS/firewall watchdog on home network, and use another desktop for games only (serious games that push framerate performance but aren't RPGs). Older gaming desktops end up as machines for my GF or gaming servers. *shrug* Absolutely no office apps on the gaming machine...but that doesn't stop from adding any games to the work laptop...

Streethonda06 · 02-03-2007, 02:47 AM

That would be Both FTW

cny · 02-03-2007, 09:16 AM

I used to swear by desktops, but I bought a laptop a little bit over a year ago and I love it.

I have it on a laptop stand

and then I have a wireless key board and wireless optical mouse. I feel like I have a desktop at the desk, but I can easily grab the laptop and take off with it, if need be.

**Yodums** · 02-03-2007, 09:34 AM

I use both a desktop and a laptop. I love being able to surf from my bed. I do prefer the laptop a bit more though. I used to be all anti-laptop till I got one. I don't game or run anything computer intensive, so laptops are great!

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-03-2007, 09:38 AM

The funny thing is this poll came around due to the twister we had the other night.....I keep all and i mean all records on the desktop.....so went out and bought a new macbook....

new06Civic · 02-03-2007, 10:35 AM

HTPC-

Laptop-

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-03-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new06Civic

HTPC-

Laptop-

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

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

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 02-03-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new06Civic

The HTPC is connecting to the 56 inches HDTV and another one connects to the 32 inches HDTVs. It is mainly use for record the shows and playback movies. Both HTPC included wireless remote and keyboard. It is connect to wired and wireless network. Video and audio files can be transferred through wireless network.

The laptop is mostly use for travel or in the back and front patio. It is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter.

Upstairs desktop is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter mostly use for surfing the net and office works!

I don't considered Xbox 360 and its HD-DVD add-on as a PC, but it connects to the Belkin router through CAT5. It is use for HD games and playback HD movies. It is control by wireless remote control and wireless game controllers

Sounds like my house too. Though I minly use laptop for surfing and desktops for gaming and cpu intensive tasks

***darna*** · 02-03-2007, 02:37 PM

both ftw!

View Poll Results: What do you use?
Laptop	25	34.72%
Desktop	22	30.56%
Bothtops	25	34.72%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2007, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,722 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Laptop or Desktop... Just wondering I had a macbook then sold it when the current model came out, Bought a G4 imac... to hold me over,,,,,so today bought another Macbook because i hate sitting at a desk,,,,,,,,Period! So I just would like to know..... Desktop or laptop....what do you use????

02-02-2007, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nomar06 a birdie w/o a Katana.... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 22,252 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Desktop with wireless keyboard and mosue so I have a little flexibility __________________

02-03-2007, 10:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
new06Civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 799 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Photos of my HTPC and Laptop! HTPC- Laptop- Last edited by new06Civic; 02-03-2007 at 10:46 AM.

02-03-2007, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
*darna* Tang Na! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: anaheim Age: 34 Posts: 2,814 christian iTrader: 6 / 100%	both ftw! __________________ *The last time I was inside a woman was when I went to the Statue of Liberty*

02-02-2007, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 22 Posts: 7,272 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Both. But they're both Compaq/ HP's, so they give me a lot of hell. I prefer using a desktop, keyboard is easier to use...I dunno. But the flexibility of having a laptop is always nice.

02-02-2007, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Both. Two laptops, two desktops, various purposes, none of which include porn btw.

02-02-2007, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattSi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Age: 25 Posts: 777 Matt iTrader: 1 / 100%	HP Media Center desktop w/ a 21" flat panel monitor. I used to play poker online in college for extra money and I could 4 table w/ no overlap

02-02-2007, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Added a poll. I use a desktop. :)

02-02-2007, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
new06Civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 799 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The HTPC is connecting to the 56 inches HDTV and another one connects to the 32 inches HDTVs. It is mainly use for record the shows and playback movies. Both HTPC included wireless remote and keyboard. It is connect to wired and wireless network. Video and audio files can be transferred through wireless network. The laptop is mostly use for travel or in the back and front patio. It is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter. Upstairs desktop is connecting to the wireless network through Belkin Pre-n adapter mostly use for surfing the net and office works! I don't considered Xbox 360 and its HD-DVD add-on as a PC, but it connects to the Belkin router through CAT5. It is use for HD games and playback HD movies. It is control by wireless remote control and wireless game controllers

02-03-2007, 02:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,586 add camber and stir iTrader: 12 / 100%	I like notebooks.. everything is right here.. but I want to buy a keyboard.. just to have at the desk.. where I always am anyways.. cause I can type so much faster.. I cant cope with this stupid 70wpm on the notebook keypad :[ haha!.. and optical mouse is a must!!

02-03-2007, 02:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
*GameTraveler* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Both. Depends on the purpose. Business and work stuff (definitely different things, as I hold down a somewhat part-time job while consulting for clients). I've turned a desktop into a file server/DNS/firewall watchdog on home network, and use another desktop for games only (serious games that push framerate performance but aren't RPGs). Older gaming desktops end up as machines for my GF or gaming servers. shrug Absolutely no office apps on the gaming machine...but that doesn't stop from adding any games to the work laptop...

02-03-2007, 02:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Streethonda06 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 845 Greg iTrader: 1 / 100%	That would be Both FTW

02-03-2007, 09:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
cny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Slapping Criminals NY Age: 26 Posts: 615 Jim iTrader: 0 / 0%	I used to swear by desktops, but I bought a laptop a little bit over a year ago and I love it. I have it on a laptop stand and then I have a wireless key board and wireless optical mouse. I feel like I have a desktop at the desk, but I can easily grab the laptop and take off with it, if need be.

02-03-2007, 09:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,321 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 9 / 100%	I use both a desktop and a laptop. I love being able to surf from my bed. I do prefer the laptop a bit more though. I used to be all anti-laptop till I got one. I don't game or run anything computer intensive, so laptops are great!

02-03-2007, 09:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,722 iTrader: 3 / 100%	The funny thing is this poll came around due to the twister we had the other night.....I keep all and i mean all records on the desktop.....so went out and bought a new macbook....

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