Is Desktop PC dying? - Page 2

Trinity · 21st Apr 2008, 01:25 AM

Desktop anyday.

Mac Daddy · 21st Apr 2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

I have to use a notebook for work. I do travel quite a bit and when I do, I want to be able to work as well. That's why a desktop is a big no-no for work.

Ya think MR 48 hours

Like I said I will consider a laptop for work if I become as busy as our fearless leader but for now the desktop runs just fine

Lacus · 21st Apr 2008, 07:45 AM

Well, for me..I'll get both. Desktop still won't die since we can't do much stuff on normal/average laptop (don't include those freaking expensive laptops xD). While those high end laptop are capable of doing what desktop can do to~ Like Alienware laptops XD

goldfries · 21st Apr 2008, 08:17 AM

Desktop is da way! but desktop can't follow you when you travel.

Notebook to me has many purpose, one of it is my mobile storage. eg - when snapping in RAW files, run out of space. you can transfer the files over to the notebook and continue snapping again.

of course, arguably bringing multiple memory cards would be more cost effective but then I don't have many CF. Notebook would allow me to have preview too.

PsYkHoTiK · 21st Apr 2008, 09:06 AM

Desktop ftw. Chai covered all of my points nicely.

I use my Laptop for travel but in home it's strictly for RDing to my desktop while I play console games or if I'm sitting @ the throne...

Digerati · 21st Apr 2008, 10:13 AM

Having been stuck to a laptop for 5 months (waiting for money), I can definitely say desktop is far, far better for every single use.

Falcone · 21st Apr 2008, 10:37 AM

Easy.....have both.

Dashken · 21st Apr 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcone

Easy.....have both.

Yup. Normally I use both desktop and laptop at work. Laptop for meeting and mostly everything else... desktop when my laptop is occupied or I want to find source code and code it on my laptop, then I use desktop. Laptop more personal too due to the smaller screen size. I don't want people to know what I'm doing. Like now...

Desktop has a widescreen though, which I don't use much.

Coz lazy want to change source through the menu. I'm linking the VGA to my laptop and the DVI cable to my desktop. Hehe..

At home, desktop!

Zenphic · 21st Apr 2008, 11:45 AM

Laptops also break a lot easier than desktops. And when they do you gotta return it to the manufacturer and that might take a while. With desktops, you just run to a tech shop, buy a replacement and then RMA the old hardware. Almost no downtime

Chai · 21st Apr 2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcone

Easy.....have both.

Yeah, for someone as LICH as you.

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21st Apr 2008, 07:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,122 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 3	Well, for me..I'll get both. Desktop still won't die since we can't do much stuff on normal/average laptop (don't include those freaking expensive laptops xD). While those high end laptop are capable of doing what desktop can do to~ Like Alienware laptops XD

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Digerati Just Started Join Date: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 45 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Having been stuck to a laptop for 5 months (waiting for money), I can definitely say desktop is far, far better for every single use.

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Zenphic Super Active Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,072 Reputation: 467 Rep Power: 8	Laptops also break a lot easier than desktops. And when they do you gotta return it to the manufacturer and that might take a while. With desktops, you just run to a tech shop, buy a replacement and then RMA the old hardware. Almost no downtime