Desktop vs. Laptop

[Street Preacher]

I'm thinking of buying a new computer soon,but i'm not sure whether to get another desktop pc or go for a laptop.

I only really use my pc to surf the net and to store a bit of music and some video files on.I'm not a big games player on my pc either.

So any suggestions would be wealcome.

[JangoSolo]

laptop then, pc is easier to upgrade and has quicker dvd burners and the like, also better graphics capabilities

 

But if you are just surfing and watching/listening to stuff then laptops are ace

[bri]

laptop every time.

 

have a look at the new mac g4 on apple.com

[RedinSweden]

I'm thinking of buying a new computer soon,but i'm not sure whether to get another desktop pc or go for a laptop.

I only really use my pc to surf the net and to store a bit of music and some video files on.I'm not a big games player on my pc either.

So any suggestions would be wealcome.

 

I have a desktop because i sit at it a lot and can borrow a laptop from work if I want. The laptop is good if you set up a wireless network and then can just connect wherever you are. That rules. You can get one with TV out and watch stuff on your TV direct off the laptop as well, which is nice.

[RedinSweden]

laptop every time.

 

have a look at the new mac g4 on apple.com

 

aye, lovely things

[Mav]

Desktop vs laptop? Where's the poll?

 

Gotta have poll if there is an either or choice.

[Gav]

get yerself a laptop /mac

 

I've both and I set up a wireless router at home of my net connection so I have wireless BB connection all over the house ...it rocks .Can sit inthe living room watchin the footie and have the laptop sittin on the arm of the chair...class

[reder]

Desktop is always the way to go. You can repair or upgrade it yourself which you can never do with a laptop. I have same base unit since '98 and have built it up myself at a fraction of the cost of a new pc.

[Dirk]

Desktop is always the way to go. You can repair or upgrade it yourself which you can never do with a laptop. I have same base unit since '98 and have built it up myself at a fraction of the cost of a new pc.

 

Laptop = trendiness.

 

Desktop = greater functionality.

 

I would have a desktop everytime unless I was travelling a lot due to work.

[Cath]

Laptops are for reps.

They're only good for producing pointless spreadsheets and hiding behind in meetings cos you've got the communication skills of an autistic gorilla.

[aws]

I prefer to be in control so I always opt for the top of my desk.

[Guest rushscored4]

I'm frigging confused now because my laptop is not on my lap but on top of my desk and my desktop is not on top of my desk but under it - next to my lap...

 

 

;)

[Brownie]

Laptop all day for me - i've got a wireless router in the living room and have my laptop in my bedroom. In fact I have Sky in my bedroom too so it's all good.

[Paul]

Laptops allow you to post on TLW (and other leisure internet activities) without having to be anti-social when the Mrs is watching crap on the box. You are in the room to do the "yes dear", "no dear", "yes she does sound a cow" stuff that husbands have a duty to do. The downside is that when relatives arrive that you don't like you can't pretend to be "working" in the other room quite so easily.

 

You can also, with a wireless network, take the online versions of the Sunday papers into the toilet with you - but they aren't as useful as the printed versions should there be a shortage of toilet paper in there.

Got to go wireless.

[BatChainPuller]

I've got my desktop in the living room - dinky little small form factor thing with wireless keyboard etc - nearly the best of both worlds as it works as a second TV and can do time-slip recording etc and connect with the normal TV.

[Captain]

I'm thinking of buying a new computer soon,but i'm not sure whether to get another desktop pc or go for a laptop.

I only really use my pc to surf the net and to store a bit of music and some video files on.I'm not a big games player on my pc either.

So any suggestions would be wealcome.

Most of the differences between the two have already been covered, but:

 

One major difference is you you can get much larger screens if you go for a desktop. For example, if your eyesight is not 20/20 that is something to consider. Or if you just like big screens. :smile:

 

The same goes if you decide a laptop is the way to go. The difference between an XGA/SXGA* screen is massive. I would advice you to try/view both before you make a decision. A SXGA screen will fit much more info on you screen, but with smaller print. You can change font sizes on an XGA screen as well, but they look nowhere near as good as on SXGA. There simply is no substitution for real resolution.

 

You mentioned video files. If you're planning to download/view HDTV to some extent, I would consider a widescreen laptop.

 

*xga -> 1024x768

sxga -> 1400x1050