Laptop or Desktop?
Which do you use most, a laptop or a desktop? Which one do you like better?
I only have a desktop and I really like it. I kinda wish I had a laptop to take places, but they are really expensive and they aren't upgradeable like a desktop. I don't know if I should buy one or not. I really want two 24 inch LCD displays from dell. Four feet of desktop real estate would be nice...
demonhale posted this at 02:32 — 4th August 2006.
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I like the desktop, you can easily upgrade things, modify specs cheaply. And in the long run, less hassle to maintain... On the other hand my laptop helps me when I need to work away from home... Its easy to lug around especially when Im having a party and I need a sound source, I usually use the laptop...
steve40 posted this at 11:28 — 4th August 2006.
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Laptops have their place, as originally planned work. They do not make good big time use friends. Two of my sons have one, one uses it for away from home convenience, the other bought his for his sole computer. He has been through three hard drives, a video card, and two batteries in about two years.
I wouldn't have one unless it was mandatory for my job, then I might think about quitting my job, and finding something else. My desktop machine is running on two hard drives, and a video card that are all over 7 years old - still kicking. In fact my board is around that old also.
Before you accuse me of running a dinosaur, I will state I like dinosaurs. This machine has a AMD 600 thunderbird chip, and a AMD server board. Its just as fast as a 1 gig if not faster, and rock stable. The only thing I have replaced was the crappy DVD drive, with a Lighton burner about a month ago.
So don't even go laptop around me they SUCKKK. If you will notice my underware is up in the crack of my a**, and I have been in a real choice mood for the last few days.
Megan posted this at 13:06 — 4th August 2006.
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My home computer is really old too but I'm planning on replacing it soon. It's just getting too clunky and I'm running out of hard drive space .... although if I was running linux that might not be an issue
I thought about getting a laptop but I think I've decided against it now. I use one at my mom's and at my boyfriend's when I'm there and I do like it. It's nice to have that mobility, but I don't think I could do a lot of work on it. I find the keyboard position to be awkward and if I had to spend long hours on it I'd get repetitive stress injuries for sure. Of course, you could get a laptop and hook it up to a regular keyboard and mouse if you needed to do a lot of work on it. I thought about doing that, and keeping my old monitor too.
It helps now that Liam is (hopefully) going to be moving here in a few weeks with his laptop. Wouldn't make sense for us to have two laptops and no desktop until he can get his desktop machines moved over here
Wait... how many computer is that?? 4 ?!?!? 5 if I don't get rid of my old one... We're going to need a bigger apartment 
What geeks, eh? Well, really, it's just him because only one of them is mine 
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steve40 posted this at 14:36 — 4th August 2006.
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We have 6.
DC_Sara posted this at 19:27 — 4th August 2006.
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We have 2 desktops *one for hubby and one for me!* and 3 laptops. One is mine, one is my daughters *it went to her when I bought a new laptop* and one is my hubby's. We use the laptops on trips. Sometimes I use it when I'm sick on the couch and I want to use email or surf.
My laptop is a Gateway just like the previous one. I wish I had bought one with a DVD writer, this one only does CD burning, but, everything else I love. It's got a widescreen that's super bright.
My desktop is a HP/Compaq and I had a few problems with the DVD burner when I purchased it, but it's been a good computer so far. Hubby has an Emachine which is a Gateway. No problems with that at all, we bought it in 2004 for under $600 including the monitor. You can get them at Wal-Mart right now for under $400.
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demonhale posted this at 03:17 — 5th August 2006.
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since were talking about it, I constructed my PC from scratch, built it from the ground up, chose the MOBO, put in the CPU and the likes... it was painstakingly exhaustive but it gave me the satisfaction I needed... I set it up so I can updgrade specs for 3 more years until I totally replace them... I got a stacked external HDDs for my files so I have no worries in terms of running out of space...
My laptop is rarely used now, and neices are using it now for their projects, since I only use the LT when I go more than a mile away. Although when I walk around the mountains I use my PPC, (coz of the GPS) and connects well to the net, and had used it to post here at TWF before, hard to type on unless you lug around a foldable keyboard... Well anyways, i would really depend what your using it for... I like the desktop hands-down, i still have my old K6 from HS, and im using it now as my music server...
red_devil52 posted this at 12:46 — 6th August 2006.
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I prefer a laptop's keyboard to that of a desktop. I just find it easier to use.
Having said that, I'd rather have a desktop over a laptop since you can upgrade it and I find it's better overall
Renegade posted this at 20:03 — 6th August 2006.
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How about buying a laptop and having the money for the two LCDs for a desktop upgrade?
timjpriebe posted this at 12:44 — 7th August 2006.
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We have a total of 4 desktops, though one is acting as an arcade and another as a Linux server. The other two are a Mac Mini and an iMac. Just a few weeks ago, we got rid of our ancient IBM laptop, which used to be my wife's main computer. At some point in the next year I will likely be purchasing a MacBook (laptop).
So for me, it's a mixture of the two, though my preference is desktop whenever possible.
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bew4194 posted this at 13:02 — 7th August 2006.
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I use a laptop as I like the mobility and I can take it away for work etc.
However, I worry about the reliability of my laptop as I know a few people who have had a lot of problems with them.
jhonas posted this at 04:23 — 5th January 2011.
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According to me desktops are the best than laptops because laptops are too delicated. I have also desktop.
robartking posted this at 12:54 — 30th April 2011.
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Every coin has two sides. Laptop and Desktop both are useful for us. I am using Laptop because these are reasons :
* Convenience
* Time more efficiently with a laptop
* Low power consumption
* Battery power
* LCD technology
privatelabel posted this at 12:43 — 23rd May 2011.
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I have both, i use desktop at home and in office or outdoor laptop. However both are fine but i love to use desktop. I usually play games and watch movies as well. Also whenever i get time, i used to play loud music on my desktop.
addyj672 posted this at 07:50 — 24th May 2011.
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Both are good but I preferred desktop in office so you have better look. Similarly I like laptop for home usage....
samual james posted this at 11:34 — 25th May 2011.
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Laptops have a great lead in terms of their portability. If you carry a laptop with you, your applications and documents are always immediately available. With a wireless card, your laptop can also access the Internet while on the go, so you have more places to do research, check your email, and be more productive.
tomastamm posted this at 14:49 — 10th October 2011.
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I like laptop
DavidIpswich posted this at 19:37 — 10th October 2011.
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I find a desktop too heavy to carry round!
dnt4gett posted this at 16:38 — 13th October 2011.
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in my opinion laptop is the most convenient option now a days bcz you can take it easily with you anywhere.
bettry timing is extended now a days.
so there is no issue due to which you prefer desktop instead of laptop.
Tofayel posted this at 15:51 — 17th October 2011.
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I like to use laptop. Because easy to carry, easy to place, battery backup facility and price difference between desktop and laptop are not so far. So I think wise to use laptop.
waynemorrise posted this at 16:21 — 24th October 2011.
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I only have a desktop and I really like it. I kinda wish I had a laptop to take places, but they are really expensive and they aren't upgradeable like a desktop. I don't know if I should buy one or not. I really want two 24 inch LCD displays from dell. Four feet of desktop real estate would be nice...:nerdy:
I usually use my laptop any time and anywhere, and sometimes mobile. It was so hassle to use desktop, for you cannot make your self comfortable, unlike in laptop you can use it anywhere the way you wanted to use it.
kettysimpson posted this at 18:23 — 30th November 2011.
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I always prefer to use the Laptop. Because i can carry it anywhere and can work from home and also during the travelling. And desktop has the major drawback is its heavy weight. Both has its own drawbacks and benefits. But choosing the laptop will be better.
ailiyabetina posted this at 16:57 — 1st December 2011.
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Hi friends
I think that Desktop and Laptop both have some advantages and some drawbacks. If i want to play games or want to do work fastly then i give preference to desktop and during traviling or to watch movie then i am in favour of laptop. In short i can say, it depends on our work and place, which one is better.
honeyclarck posted this at 07:04 — 18th January 2012.
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I love laptop and it is the best.
carlhenson posted this at 03:31 — 12th March 2012.
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Desktop is the best if you don't need the mobility of a portable computer. It is easily upgradable and it is easy to fix. You can also play the latest games on it.
I prefer laptop while during travels though. It provide enough computing power that allows me to do what I need to do while having no access from my desktop.
Okko posted this at 02:49 — 14th April 2012.
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I have completely lost touch with the desktop
obaid.ahmed posted this at 07:13 — 24th April 2012.
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Laptop
salman300 posted this at 07:58 — 30th April 2012.
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laptop is new technology .and we differentiated it desktop is 19th century product and laptop is 20th century product. laptop really made our live so easy that we can do work anywhere at any time it own computer.
healthadvise posted this at 07:41 — 10th May 2012.
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I like to have desktop because there are strong and faster than laptops.
carolh posted this at 09:12 — 15th May 2012.
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Yeah desktop is strong and faster than laptop but I can save using electricity if I used my laptop than using desktop..
blesson posted this at 09:46 — 21st May 2012.
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both are good but desktop is more expensive.
Hire Developer posted this at 07:58 — 5th June 2012.
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I’d like to recommend Laptop because you can easily work anywhere through your laptop. But you didn’t forget to desktop as well which also have lots of advantages such as playing games and you work fast on it etc.
tommy21 posted this at 05:39 — 19th June 2012.
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For working purpose Desktop is better than Laptop.
worldtraveler posted this at 07:33 — 20th June 2012.
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For business purpose laptops are the best choice. But for official use i recommend desktops.... i,m having laptop for myself but not quite happy with that... i,m not habitual to it..
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helper27 posted this at 11:19 — 20th July 2012.
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desktop here..........
samiwill posted this at 10:46 — 21st July 2012.
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I think both have their special importance.I prefer desktop because i can upgrade it easily.
harry101 posted this at 09:47 — 30th July 2012.
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the Best is to have both of them,
but if you are not moving a lot along the day, Desktop will be better
nelsee posted this at 05:35 — 8th August 2012.
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I have desktop in my home and i feel it is more convienent for me and it very easy to upgrade also.
Peetter123 posted this at 15:44 — 15th January 2013.
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hello,
I have a desktop at my home and it is true that it is up gradable and less prone to errors but i find laptops useful as we can carry it anywhere because i found a lot of difficulty when i went for a tour to my home town, i missed my system
marycohr1 posted this at 16:03 — 24th January 2013.
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Laptop or desktop, each computer have each different strength! If you use for gaming and working at home, let use desktop! If you use for small game or working at office, using laptop, it is just my private ideal!
tnhamanda posted this at 14:13 — 14th February 2013.
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aha.. both are great and usefull equipment. i use desktop at home and in office or outdoor laptop. However both are fine but i love to use desktop. I usually play games and watch movies as well. Also whenever i get time, i used to play loud music on my desktop.
jasonnikon posted this at 21:46 — 19th February 2013.
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I think Laptops are best, you can go with your laptop anywhere, and it's too light weight.. good in use.
Gurmeet posted this at 06:19 — 21st February 2013.
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I like Desktop rather than Laptop.
percyjackson posted this at 05:31 — 12th March 2013.
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I like desktop only am a gamer freak
CodyDeegan posted this at 05:45 — 16th April 2013.
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I prefer laptops because of its advantages over the desktop which includes: portability, flexibility, accessibility and efficiency. Laptops have the capacity and memory as well as the desktop so why use those big computers.
Mahesh posted this at 05:38 — 13th June 2013.
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laptop would be good choice these days.but if you are going to do animation ,autocad then you must go for PC
chicksen22 posted this at 04:15 — 2nd September 2013.
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I have both, i use desktop at home and in office or outdoor laptop. However both are fine but i love to use desktop. I usually play games and watch movies as well. Also whenever i get time, i used to play loud music on my desktop.
manii posted this at 11:48 — 25th October 2014.
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I prefer laptops because of its advantages over the desktop which includes: portability, flexibility, accessibility and efficiency. Laptops have the capacity and memory as well as the desktop so why use those big computers.
lilysilvia1 posted this at 02:31 — 25th November 2014.
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Similarly I like laptop for home usage. Because i can carry it anywhere and can work from home and also during the travelling. And desktop has the major drawback is its heavy weight. Both has its own drawbacks and benefits. But choosing the laptop will be better.
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Peter Webb posted this at 03:32 — 7th March 2015.
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I like Laptop more since it's more comfortable.
manavforum posted this at 12:13 — 5th April 2015.
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I use both desktop & laptop, so i like both.
Jibon21 posted this at 03:22 — 17th April 2015.
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I like desktop most. I can work in very relax mode when work in my desktop.
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AlbertBarkley posted this at 12:46 — 27th April 2015.
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It depends on the propose of use. If you want to use for programming then laptop will be suitable. If you want to use for graphics then i will suggest you to buy a powerful desktop but however it will be beyond your budget. So think about your propose 1st and then your budget.
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dwk2751 posted this at 08:46 — 13th May 2015.
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As I have to remain online for most of the time to provide Dissertation Services so I prefer using laptop as it is portable and always on to respond to different queries related to the business.
LeoNelson posted this at 15:53 — 14th May 2015.
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I would like to best suggest laptop, because laptop carry easily one place to another place.
malik52 posted this at 15:24 — 4th December 2015.
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it all depends up on your use. Laptop is handy to carry out anywhere and rechargeable. As in many countries like Pakistan which are suffering from energy crises Laptop works more appropriate
Clotilda Alvin posted this at 03:22 — 14th March 2017.
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I prefer laptop because it is very convenient to bring it anywhere and work with anything.
Rineti posted this at 15:33 — 25th December 2017.
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Laptop is the best solution, I suppose.
innotect posted this at 10:37 — 3rd March 2019.
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i use laptop because i can use it office and home 24 hours.
roshan.seoexper... posted this at 06:55 — 19th April 2021.
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Laptop is the best because it is easy to carry.
charleshollins posted this at 04:00 — 27th April 2021.
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A laptop is delicate and much costly as compared to a desktop, but a laptop is easy to carry anywhere and you can do your work anytime anywhere with a laptop. I prefer laptop.
atikslam posted this at 09:39 — 30th April 2021.
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Lite work for laptop better.
ronaldwilcox posted this at 09:35 — 26th May 2021.
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I use both laptop and desktop. A laptop is portable and you can easily carry it anywhere and a desktop is also good if you want to work at one place for a long time, So if you are moving a lot then go for a laptop and also if we see the performance, desktop performance is high as compared to a laptop. So it totally depends on your requirement.
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