Candy
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
My home computer has bit the dust. I am in the market for a new computer.
Do you prefer laptop or desktop? Why?
Do you prefer laptop or desktop? Why?
Laptop or Desktop
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Paul N
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Desktop.
Easier to fix and upgrade. That goes for the hard disk, the display, memory, the chip and everything else you could think of. And, the spare parts are way cheaper for the desktop.
Easier to fix and upgrade. That goes for the hard disk, the display, memory, the chip and everything else you could think of. And, the spare parts are way cheaper for the desktop.
W.C.Framer
PFG, Picture Framing God
Agreed, but a laptop travels, can be used anywhere in the house and is now equally competitive with desktops. And, having disassembled many a laptop, and changed harddrives in them, they're not as bad as they appear.
If I do mostly business on the machine, it'll be a desktop. If I play, its the laptop.
Although, the trendy thing to do is to buy a somewhat economically feasible desktop. Then buy a "netbook" computer for your traveling. Spend about $800 on the big one, and $200 for the little guy, you now have two computers for the price of one laptop. The netbooks are good for traveling, blogging, emailing, and sales demos on the road. Have a look at it!
OTH, if its just your harddrive that took a dump, there's DriveSavers that will repair a broken, fried, burned, and abused hard disks. It'll cost more than a new computer, but they usually can return some or all of the data to you.
If I do mostly business on the machine, it'll be a desktop. If I play, its the laptop.
Although, the trendy thing to do is to buy a somewhat economically feasible desktop. Then buy a "netbook" computer for your traveling. Spend about $800 on the big one, and $200 for the little guy, you now have two computers for the price of one laptop. The netbooks are good for traveling, blogging, emailing, and sales demos on the road. Have a look at it!
OTH, if its just your harddrive that took a dump, there's DriveSavers that will repair a broken, fried, burned, and abused hard disks. It'll cost more than a new computer, but they usually can return some or all of the data to you.
How about a little of both.
If a laptop appeals to you but you don't like using their small cramped keyboards and monitor; get a laptop and add a decent keyboard, rodent and monitor.
You can take your laptop with you any time and when it's home and plugged in, you have a decent desktop.
If a laptop appeals to you but you don't like using their small cramped keyboards and monitor; get a laptop and add a decent keyboard, rodent and monitor.
You can take your laptop with you any time and when it's home and plugged in, you have a decent desktop.
Candy
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I am not concerned about losing anything. The biggest thing was my photos that are stored on there, but I have everything on CD.
Right now, I am off the net just about completely because my other computer has a virus. It is disconnected right now.
Right now, I am off the net just about completely because my other computer has a virus. It is disconnected right now.
Jeff Rodier
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
While desktop computers are easier to build out I have never modified a single computer I have owned. Laptops are priceless and external monitors can be added along with things like docking stations and wireless keyboard and mouse. I currently own 7 computers and only one is a desktop. The new computer I purchased to run the daily business at the store is a laptop. Computers have become basicly disposable considering how fast technology changes. I have found it less expensive to buy a new one than reconfigure to all the desired upgrades.
Laptop first, desktop second.
Laptop first, desktop second.
I have both....Course they have both been brain damaged as I type
.....Desktop comes home tomorrow,Lobotomized....laptop off limits at home until it is healthy...These mind wipes ain`t cheap!! L.....(Oh boy an afternoon of scanner software re-installs!)
.....Desktop comes home tomorrow,Lobotomized....laptop off limits at home until it is healthy...These mind wipes ain`t cheap!! L.....(Oh boy an afternoon of scanner software re-installs!)
Bob Doyle
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Paul is correct in that desktops are easier to upgrade. So looking at your desktops honestly, have you upgraded either?
Laptops can survive a power bump, desktops reboot unless they are on a power backup.
Get the one that fits your bhudget.
Laptops can survive a power bump, desktops reboot unless they are on a power backup.
Get the one that fits your bhudget.
Pat Murphey
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Desktops are cheaper with higher performance and better monitors. If you don't need to move around, a laptop is a waste. If you do, pay the extra.
nikfrz
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I have a couple desktops and a laptop. All serious stuff is on my desktop. The laptop is a toy.
If I didn't have a friend who can build and upgrade my computers for $50 bucks a shot I would do a laptop, for convenience, around the house.
Couture's Gallery
PFG, Picture Framing God
have both...desk top is better all around, but need the mobilityb sometimes.
DanGray
MGF, Master Grumble Framer
We have both, and our important files (pictures mostly) are stored on CD and an external hard drive.
The Laptops dont seem to last as long due to air colling issues. And I have upgraded my desktops so they givce me longer life.
But we cant do without the laptop for home and traveling issues.
The Laptops dont seem to last as long due to air colling issues. And I have upgraded my desktops so they givce me longer life.
But we cant do without the laptop for home and traveling issues.
Kirstie
PFG, Picture Framing God
We do a lot of graphic work for the web and for print ads, brochures, etc. at the shop and so a large monitor and mouse are a must. I have a 12" laptop for travel and for propping on my lap to read the Grumble and contribute to Facebook while watching American Idol ;-) I have a 20" monitor in my office here at the shop, and a 24" at home. Could not do graphic work without these computers. I have no plans for an ipad, BTW, but love my iPhone. For example, I checked my mail while getting my hair cut yesterday and was able to inform the shop that a customer had left a personal item of value in the shop. Storage is on back up drives and online on drop box.
In answer to your question, desktop first, laptop second.
In answer to your question, desktop first, laptop second.
MaJa
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
Jeff - 7 Computers!! Wow, you win, I only have 4 and a 1/2 at the moment, lol. 'Course I am the only one who uses them ... kinda scarry!
I would say that it depends on what you want to do with it. PhotosShop and/or gaming?? You might want to consider a desktop.
I have desktops to run my heavy programs, but I LOVE my lappy at home. He travels well around the house or the country! I do my personal bookkeeping and tons of internet on him. He is mostly used to stream TV shows and movies.
You might want to think about looking at the Dell Outlet store. That's where my last laptop and desktop came from. I got great deals and full support, just in case!
Have fun finding your new friend.
I would say that it depends on what you want to do with it. PhotosShop and/or gaming?? You might want to consider a desktop.
I have desktops to run my heavy programs, but I LOVE my lappy at home. He travels well around the house or the country! I do my personal bookkeeping and tons of internet on him. He is mostly used to stream TV shows and movies.
You might want to think about looking at the Dell Outlet store. That's where my last laptop and desktop came from. I got great deals and full support, just in case!
Have fun finding your new friend.
Emibub
PFG, Picture Framing God
I have both. Use the laptop pretty much exclusively. How about a desktop and one of those notebooks for basic surfing and email?
Kirstie
PFG, Picture Framing God
Nine. I win.
One in custom area upstairs Mac
One in office my desk Mac
One in office Jeff's desk Mac
Three in design area- 2 Macs, 1 Dell (runs visualization)
One for Wizard -Dell
One in home office Mac
One laptop Mac
We only use PCs when we have to.
Jim3535
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
I generally perfer desktops to laptops. Laptops are generally tuned for mobile use and aren't as fast as desktops. Last I checked, most laptops aren't designed to be run all the time either. Lots of them have overheating problems and they are very hard to clean when the fans and heatsinks get dusty (which happens when you run them all day, every day).
I really think it comes down to mobility. Do you need to move the computer all the time? If not, get a desktop. If you do, get a laptop.
My desktop computer has 2 24" monitors, 2TB of file storage, and a 10,000 rpm system drive. Try getting that from a laptop.
I really think it comes down to mobility. Do you need to move the computer all the time? If not, get a desktop. If you do, get a laptop.
My desktop computer has 2 24" monitors, 2TB of file storage, and a 10,000 rpm system drive. Try getting that from a laptop.
Jeff Rodier
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Forgot the Wizard so I guess it is 8.
Matt Whitaker
True Grumbler
Laptop. I have a Mac Pro for business with a 27" NEC monitor that is nice for graphic purposes, but I also have a 17" MBP that never leaves my side. It goes from the business to the home with me and a lot of other places too. If I had to choose one it would probably be the laptop truthfully, but it's nice to have both.