Solved Should I Buy a desktop or a laptop? Should I really upgrade now?

[Comp Cmndo]

It seems like a lot now, but in 1999 laptop prices started at that & went up to $3k. I paid $2100 for a PentiumII-333. Still have it, hard to throw it away given the price paid. It can run Win2k but is too slow for WinXP even with 544MB RAM.

 

[superjose]

Hehehe. But we aren't on 1999.

Hahaha. It's hard to believe that you paid that much for one device that nowadays it's completely useless

 

[strollin]

That's what is great about technology. I paid $2500 for my first computer in 1984, the phone I carry in my pocket is far more powerful and capable with faster processor, better graphics/video, more RAM and more storage. Electronic devices seem to get smaller, faster and better every year while the price keeps falling.

I shudder to think of all the $$$$$s I spent on technology over the years (since the 70's) that is now completely obsolete.

 

[AddRAM]

A Desktop, you can`t tinker with a laptop to much.

Unless it`s memory as the prices keep going up, up, up and away.

 

[pyro90]

I would upgrade the computer. I myself are considering building a new desktop compter from scratch still deciding on a new motherboard myself want to build one for gaming with the best graphics my laptop jst don't cut it lol.

 

[AddRAM]

Quite a few members have an Asus Sabertooth Z77 or Z87. And they like it.

 

[pyro90]

Quite a few members have an Asus Sabertooth Z77 or Z87. And they like it.

this is a post I made about a motherboard I was thinking of getting whats your opinion check out the link provided and post your opinion there

http://www.sevenforums.com/pc-custom-builds-overclocking/306950-motherboard-fm2a85x-itx-views.html

 

[superjose]

Hmm, about the Sabertooh.... Would that AMD be future proof for at least a couple of years?

 

[superjose]

I've decided going on the mobile spectrum. I need to recognize that I, unfortunately move a lot, and with lots of stuff to many places. I believe something slim ala G60, M1771-2, could do the job.

What do you people think?

 

[kbrady1979]

How often do you move? I have a very difficult time recommending a laptop for serious PC usage. Yes, there are some out there that will do it, but you will pay twice as much(or more) for a mobile product that has that kind of power than a desktop equivalent. Also, you can get pretty serious hardware in a pretty small package these days.

 

[superjose]

How often do you move? I have a very difficult time recommending a laptop for serious PC usage. Yes, there are some out there that will do it, but you will pay twice as much(or more) for a mobile product that has that kind of power than a desktop equivalent. Also, you can get pretty serious hardware in a pretty small package these days.

I move daily from my home . Except some days.

On weekends and I'm usually off home.

 

[kbrady1979]

I thought you meant "move" as in relocate to a new living space. Do you need to a high performance PC everywhere you go?

 

[superjose]

I thought you meant "move" as in relocate to a new living space. Do you need to a high performance PC everywhere you go?

Nope!
At uni, sometimes.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I would purchase the most laptop you can afford and then plan for a custom build desktop later.

 

[Comp Cmndo]

That's what is great about technology. I paid $2500 for my first computer in 1984, the phone I carry in my pocket is far more powerful and capable with faster processor, better graphics/video, more RAM and more storage. Electronic devices seem to get smaller, faster and better every year while the price keeps falling.

I shudder to think of all the $$$$$s I spent on technology over the years (since the 70's) that is now completely obsolete.

With the exception of Vintage Stereo. For new equipment, prices are about the same as they were but I doubt they will last 40 years.

 

[superjose]

I would purchase the most laptop you can afford and then plan for a custom build desktop later.

Well Black Friday is coming soon! I believe I can grab a very good deal by then!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I would be shopping now so you'll know a deal when one comes along. Where are you located?

 

[rvcjew]

I love my y510p it ran me $1418 out of the door at frys, its even cheaper on lenovo's site atm. mine is the sli and 24GB cache model with 16GB ram.

 

[superjose]

I would be shopping now so you'll know a deal when one comes along. Where are you located?

Not in the US, so I'll be making Amazon, TigerDirect, NewEgg, and eBay my friends.

@rvcjew:
That's an amazing machine. I'm also considering grabbing it since it has 750 SLI which is more powerful than the 765 alone.

Edit x2:
rvcjew, does the Y510p support 5.1 or greater surround sound when connected to an external speaker?

 

[rvcjew]

I would be shopping now so you'll know a deal when one comes along. Where are you located?

Not in the US, so I'll be making Amazon, TigerDirect, NewEgg, and eBay my friends.

do you have a budget? and are you looking for more of a ultra book or gaming laptop, also do you have a weight and screen size preference?