Is Desktop PC dying?

Chai · 20th Apr 2008, 05:40 PM

I don't know where to post this...

Notebooks are getting really cheap these days, every tom dick can afford one. Do you prefer having a notebook or the traditional desktop?

Unlike an average joe, I definitely prefer desktop over notebook for far too many reasons.

1. It's far more powerful
2. It's upgradable
3. It's very customizable, up to 30" monitor if you want
4. Full size keyboard and mouse
5. Gaming
6. Cheaper if you want the equivalent specs for both

Desktops these days are more like workstations, powerhouse that serves a specific purpose, like graphics designing, gaming, etc. While I see the usefulness of a notebook, but I still don't really need one.

What about you?

ZuePhok · 20th Apr 2008, 05:58 PM

desktop, obviously

powerful, and bigger display. not to mention comfortable keyboard.

lee_what2004 · 20th Apr 2008, 06:05 PM

as for now, notebook, as I really need the portability.
but wouldn't harm if having desktop also

Chai · 20th Apr 2008, 06:12 PM

I don't mind having a notebook for portability, but 99% of the time, I will use a desktop.

ZuePhok · 20th Apr 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

I don't mind having a notebook for portability, but 99% of the time, I will use a desktop.

LOL

in term of productivity, desktop is definitely better.

No way i can work on X61's 1024x768 screen

Mac Daddy · 20th Apr 2008, 07:23 PM

I have never owned a laptop but if I ever travel for work I would have one for portability. As for performance I like my desktop

Adrian Wong · 20th Apr 2008, 08:41 PM

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.

Of course, I prefer to have a larger display. That's why when I work at home, I have a 20" LCD monitor hooked up to my notebook.

But I do need a desktop too, if only as a testbed and some games!

Chai · 20th Apr 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

LOL

in term of productivity, desktop is definitely better.

No way i can work on X61's 1024x768 screen

Watching movie productivity, yes!

belikethat · 21st Apr 2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

What about you?

5. Gaming

enough said

but i would to have a laptop too

The_YongGrand · 21st Apr 2008, 12:53 AM

Eh, love those desktops because they are modular. You can upgrade it piece-by-piece.

Laptops are good for portability. My old Vaio is still moving around with me at home when the computers are occupied.

20th Apr 2008, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,669 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Is Desktop PC dying? I don't know where to post this... Notebooks are getting really cheap these days, every tom dick can afford one. Do you prefer having a notebook or the traditional desktop? Unlike an average joe, I definitely prefer desktop over notebook for far too many reasons. 1. It's far more powerful 2. It's upgradable 3. It's very customizable, up to 30" monitor if you want 4. Full size keyboard and mouse 5. Gaming 6. Cheaper if you want the equivalent specs for both Desktops these days are more like workstations, powerhouse that serves a specific purpose, like graphics designing, gaming, etc. While I see the usefulness of a notebook, but I still don't really need one. What about you? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

20th Apr 2008, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,606 Reputation: 2854 Rep Power: 42	desktop, obviously powerful, and bigger display. not to mention comfortable keyboard. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

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lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	as for now, notebook, as I really need the portability. but wouldn't harm if having desktop also __________________

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,669 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I don't mind having a notebook for portability, but 99% of the time, I will use a desktop. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

20th Apr 2008, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
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