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When I get my settlement from this idiot's insurance company, part of this money will go to a new and real computer. I was wondering what would be the advantages of buying a laptop or a desktop. I'm starting to lean towards the laptop, but give me some input about pros and cons. I'm quite willing to get rid of web tv!!


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definitely laptop. It takes less space and it is portable, you can have it with you when you travel. It is more expensive than desktop but not that much more.


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Depends on your requirements really --

If you want to browse the web, use applications like MS Office, and do email and things like that, then a laptop is good for portability. If you get a wireless router as well, it gives you the ability to use the internet remotely from anywhere on your property (including the back yard). Also, if you get a laptop, you can also get a docking station (like at the desk you would usually sit at) to have a full size monitor, keyboard and mouse (since using the laptop keyboard and touch pads are often a pain in the backside).

If you were looking to play high end games, do high end graphics or video/audio manipulation, then a good desktop may give you the higher end hardware that you need for those applications. (Note - a laptop will still let you play games, and do graphics and video/audio). If you plan to stay in one place and not move around, or don't want to take a laptop with you if you're travelling, the a desktop may give you a chance to get some higher end hardware.

For example, i have a laptop with a docking station to a Montor, mouse and keyboard. I do all my photo editing, word processing, internet use, downloading, uploading, as well as some pretty memory intensive programs for technical writing (amongst other things!). A laptop is really fine for most peoples' usage these days, and gives you the ability to move around and use a computer from anywhere.


edit: you would think i could actually spell the word 'Like' correctly


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Laptops! I have one and they are awsome! But you have to connected a wire to a phone jack and the laptop.


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LapTop definatly! Every time I"m on here I"m on my laptop. Its a brand new Compaq and I just love it! Not only do laptops come with wireless cards now and I can take mine all around the house and have internet, but they are so portable. You can take everythign that's on your laptop with you!
I find them very fast working and seems to be less prone to viruses too. I don't know why, but I've never had anyone with a laptop get a virus. And there are definatley much less wires


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I'm going to be the dissenter here...I detest laptops. I am on one now and typing is much more difficult for me. I don't like laptop keyboards at all. I just thought I would give the oldster's opinion. My klutzy fingers just don't do very well on these keyboards.


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For anyone who hates the keyboard on laptops (like me too) - you can get a portable keyboard that rolls up and can tuck away in your laptop bag --

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3075946&CatId=533



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Originally Posted by mugsy
I'm going to be the dissenter here...I detest laptops. I am on one now and typing is much more difficult for me. I don't like laptop keyboards at all. I just thought I would give the oldster's opinion. My klutzy fingers just don't do very well on these keyboards.
Mugsy, you could be right. My fingers are stubby and have trouble on a web tv wireless keyboard which is a little bigger keyboard.


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Someone told me today that laptops wear out quicker than desktops. I was wondering if this was true and anyone experience this?


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laptop def i love mine


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Originally Posted by boris91
laptop def i love mine
First of all boris91, welcome to Pet talk! Right ow I'm making do with a web tv system, but when I get my settlement from the guy who broadsided me when he ran a red light, I'll be able to afford a good laptop.


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David, get a Mac!