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Desktop or laptop ?

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by Gillian44Pal, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. Macdo0dles

    Macdo0dles Level I

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    In the modern day where quickness and efficiency is everything, I'd definitely say laptop. The portable nature of it makes laptops one of the most used electronic. Also, it is always easier to take laptops to repair shops compared to desktops. Although many people are starting to use iPads instead of laptops...
     
  2. whiteknife96

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  3. supracharger

    supracharger Level II

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  4. FishLess

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    I using both desktop for games and laptop for movies and dramas.
     
  5. tristen1230

    tristen1230 Level II

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    O and another thing that is good about a laptop is that is is very easy to hook up to your T.V. to watch netflix if you do not have a console, watch a movie you downloaded or play game and a huge screen! Too bad all my games are on my desktop so to play then I need to unplug everything. Bring it to the T.V. and hook it up.
     
  6. whiteknife96

    whiteknife96 Level I

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    but some laptop with an mouse and keyboards.. fine to play.. :)
     
  7. opentheuniverse

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    I love that my laptop allows me work anywhere and at any time. I've written many a papers on the train; if I didn't have it I wouldn't be able to produce quality assignments whilst commuting.
     
  8. larryisamazing

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    Since I like to have the most screen space as possible, I prefer a desktop by far, but a laptop is convenient for "checking on things" or for making quick changes. I probably average about 20-30mins when I turn on my laptop, while I spend hours at a time on my desktop. When coding, I like to have several pages of code spread across my two 30" screens. After being used to that, a laptop just kinda leaves me wanting and annoyed.
     
  9. kwed5d

    kwed5d Newbie

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    Desktops are what I prefer. I like to dual screen and play games at the highest resolutions. Desktops make that easy by just installing a new graphics card, plus they are super cheap compared to laptop graphics of the same caliber. Although If price wasn't the issue I'd say laptop with an extra screen. that way you can take the laptop where ever and still have a BA gaming setup.
     
  10. captainsmit

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    desktop for me, easier to upgrade, and cheaper
     
  11. mrr_madeline

    mrr_madeline Level I

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    I miss having a desktop, but my laptop is quite easy to carry around and pretty good for games too (at least the ones I play)
     
  12. pepinillooo

    pepinillooo Newbie

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    i prefer laptop because is important if you study in university
     
  13. harrytools

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    laptop. They agree with me.
     
  14. Lizard

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    I like laptops because I can drag them to the university and LANs with ease..

    Would love a desktop for home purposes though.
     
  15. getwellsoon

    getwellsoon Newbie

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    I am a laptop man myself, the desktop is just to big and i hate that you can never bring it anywhere..laptops=freedom!
     
  16. bettybeta

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    Im totes a laptop person...
     
  17. Icarus

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    Laptop.
    Love the mobility.~
     
  18. staticbravery

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    Laptops don't last as long as desktops, they overheat and the components go bad faster.
    Desktops or cheaper and if something ever goes wrong with your mouse, keyboard, speakers, monitor, etc you can just simply replace it. Unlike a laptop which you will most likely have to take somewhere and pay a huge fee to get fixed.


    Yeah laptops are more convenient, but desktops are more cost efficient.
     
  19. JRL511

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    Eh, It depends they both have different uses. Lap-tops are mainly used for school, business, casual gaming etc. I prefer a good old desktop because I am personally at my house a lot and I enjoy siting on a good comfy chair with a huge monitor in front of me :D.
     
  20. uber_fuller

    uber_fuller Newbie

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    I use a desktop if I am at home all the time, but if I am away from home, I always use my laptop.