Laptops versus Desktop PC's

[ROSE]

Hi,
I was thinking of buying a laptop to replace my desktop PC and I have a few questions you guys might be able to help me with:

1. Is it a good idea in general?

2. If I'am going to use it for the following: Internet, Word Processing etc, Copying cd/dvd's and gameing, what sort of memory, Harddrive and graphics would it need to have?

3. What makes are considered the best??

Appreciate the help.

[Prometheus]

 


ok what kind of gaming are you talking about..... game titles please...... and do you want them to be pretty or run them totaly devoid of great looking graphics?

it seems that you want it to be a desktop replacement....... they are going to run realy freaking hot!!! trust me i know this from exp.

do i reccomend it.... it really depends.....

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

expensive laptops can now play many many games.

but
if you dont :
- take your computer with you to class / job / vacation often
- like to move around your huge house to type your blog entries in the kitchen, living room, jacuzzi room, upstairs
- want to have a clean " i love mac os x icons " design desk

then go for desktop with big screen

[Genesis]

^ Yeah, buy a laptop only if you need it. Otherwise it isn't worth the extra cost. Get a better desktop.

[jabba2]

Desktops always have the most recent technology, notebooks are mobile but ones with good graphic cards are expensive ($1500 for a low end gaming card that can play newest releases) Nvidia is clearly the most powerful graphics cards for laptops, Dell probably has the best prices for them.

My notebook has everything (X2 processor, dual channel RAM) except a good gaming card. but was only $734 shipped.

[anythinggoes]

well i brought a laptop last week and also a copy of Quake 4 out of the 4 settings for Graphics i can use the first 3 but not the last highest, but even setting 3 looks really nice, i have the bonus of having a desktop as well though so copying DVDs and videos id no hassle to me, i brought it so i could keep my lazy ass in bed longer ?

[Chief]

I also agree with this statement!

^ Yeah, buy a laptop only if you need it. Otherwise it isn't worth the extra cost. Get a better desktop.

[Megaguns]

I replaced my desktop with a notebook. I find it really annoying that the keyboard is so close to the screen. Plus i dont type too well, so the miniturised keyboard is a hassle, Many typos.

Plus, another downside is that you should still plug in your old desktop speakers if you intend to listen to music loud, because the built ins burn out quick cos theyre too small.

[MadmanDan]

I hate laptops...of course, ther mobility makes them very useful, but everything's so fuckin small !! I want a real screen, a nice big keyboard, not that little crowded little thing

[ROSE]

Thanks for the comments guys , not sure if they have helped or confussed me even more . But I guess the idea is, only if you need a Laptop, buy one. Would getting a second hand Laptop be a even bigger mistake. Keep the desktop and have the laptop for easy mobility.

[Irish rose]

definitely get a desktop unless you need to carry a laptop around. I bought a laptop a few months ago and i much prefer my pc...he keyboard and screen is better and i just prefer it all around.