Laptops vs Desktops

[Tekno Venus]

Hi everyone,

I just created this thread to fulfil a thought I had the other day. I was wondering what people's opinions were on laptops and desktops. I myself have always used a laptop as I need the portability but I know many people don't like the smaller size and the fact they are harder to service.

Which do you prefer? Laptop? Desktop? Or do you really not care what you use?

Tekno Venus
(Stephen)

 

[windude99]

Hi everyone,

I just created this thread to fulfil a thought I had the other day. I was wondering what people's opinions were on laptops and desktops. I myself have always used a laptop as I need the portability but I know many people don't like the smaller size and the fact they are harder to service.

Which do you prefer? Laptop? Desktop? Or do you really not care what you use?

Tekno Venus
(Stephen)

I voted desktops because I use a desktop as my primary computer. I do, however, use a laptop. I can lay down and use my laptop which is something that I can't do with my desktop.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

They really are two different machines and they both have there place. I would add that with a top shelf laptop you can set it up as I have as a screen and CPU and then run a wireless mouse and keyboard along with an additional monitor and now you have a mobile desktop masquerading as a laptop.

 

[x BlueRobot]

I have a netbook but prefer using my desktop.

 

[Fantail]

I'm going to admit never to have owned a laptop untill early this year.
Found it to be a very usefull thing. Still lots I do with the desktop because it's the htpc and all. But for basic tasks, checking email etc., a laptop with a 14-15" screen is great. I can also run mine completely off solar my power system. That won't happen with the desktop, 2 monitors & a 37". Heck of a difference in footprints.

 

[seavixen32]

Desktop at home as I need the screen size, laptop to go with us on holiday or weekend breaks as I can use it on the train or anyone of 3 million wi-fi hotspots around the world using BT Fon.

 

[Tekno Venus]

All interesting stuff.

I myself only have access to a laptop and have had to get use to working on a smaller screen. It's quite a shock when I've been using the school desktops all day and then coming back to my 15 inch laptop. I do all sorts of stuff on my laptop, photo editing, video editing, being on here!, homework etc.

 

[fseal]

Heh, where is the "Both" option?!?!

I use my laptop when out in the field phtographing to preview/store images and my desktop at home for actual processing.

 

[Tekno Venus]

Heh, where is the "Both" option?!?!

I use my laptop when out in the field phtographing to preview/store images and my desktop at home for actual processing.

Doh! Didn't think of that!!!

 

[chris1neji]

I own both I can say Desktop. It has larger screen size and more powerful hardware. Programs like photoshop, video editing, music editing or gaming tends to happen on my desktop.

Laptop I mainly use it for school to do facebook when I am bored

 

[Bertison]

I have both also. Actually, when I say "I have both", I mean that the lappy is only mine when the missus or one of the grandchildren are using it and something goes wrong.

'Big Box' is connected to a 24" Lyama monitor, have to readjust eyesight when allowed to return to the lappy!

But both have their place and I have always loved our 17" HP Pavilion DV7, at least since I removed all the krap HP software.

 

[Joan Archer]

I've only ever used a desktop, but it would be nice sometimes to have the portability of a laptop, hubby's been on about it but getting one is a different matter. I've told him I don't think he'd be able to manage one because of the screen size and the keyboard.

 

[Chilidawg]

I use both, but admittedly, the desktop (dumpster special running Ubuntu) is used mainly for streaming audio.

 

[M1GU31]

A desktop because they are upgradable and i'm into gaming so I need my desktop.

 

[whs]

I need my big screens and use the laptop only for classes at the computer club - but there I sit such that I can read things from the big projected screen.

I hate to deal with the wife's laptops - which she loves. But I sometimes have to bail them out. Then I use the magnifier.

 

[smarteyeball]

Got both, but use my desktop primarily.

 

[Bertison]

I've only ever used a desktop, but it would be nice sometimes to have the portability of a laptop, hubby's been on about it but getting one is a different matter. I've told him I don't think he'd be able to manage one because of the screen size and the keyboard.

Why would you have a problem, Joan? Do you have a disability or vision problem? (I have disabilities, both wife and self have failing eyesight.)

Our lappy has a 17" widescreen and under Win7 there are ways to minimise vision and other accessibility problems. Try <Control Panel> <Ease of Access Centre> and there are many tools to help with this.

If you use a lappy mainly at home, you could also connect a separate monitor. Keyboards are usually OK, except for the smaller Netbooks. I would suggest a visit to a large computer reseller, just to try out the models there. Note down the model best suited to you, then buy cheaper online. (Cheeky, I know, but works!)

EDIT:
Just noticed where you live. We have spent many happy holidays in West Wales, what a beautiful place to live.

 

[Joan Archer]

Hubby's eyes are worse than mine so I know he'd have problems plus the keyboards on Laptops would present a problem for him. I know you can add a monitor or keyboard but then you're taking away the portability, which is after all the benefit of a laptop.

Although the main drawback at present is cost, he's only just had his machine, well late last year, so there's no way we can afford to buy another yet.

I agree it is nice living down here, so peaceful away from the madding crowd.

 

[mickey megabyte]

horses for courses.

i use my desktop when i'm at my desk, as it's got quite a bit of 'oomph', large screen, mouse and keyboard.

i use my laptop when i'm out-and-about, or in bed.

(and then i use my android smartphone anywhere and everywhere.)

 

[Joan Archer]

I use my Smartphone if I'm at the other end of the bungalow or I've shut down the computer, but so far only to check Facebook or Sevenforums or my mail.