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By Mansized, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 8:41am 
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Laptops will overtake desktop PCs as the dominant form of computer in 2011, according to a report by analysts IDC. Which do you prefer?

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By PJ, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 8:44am 
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Laptops- known affectionately at work as lapdancers.

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By shutupacut, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 8:51am 
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If you could get the same spec for the same money in a laptop, I would go for one any day of the week over a desktop.

Unfortunately, I would rather get a desktop as you get more for your money. I don't need a laptop, it would just be more versatile.

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By andy, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 10:24am 
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I prefer a desktop, full sized/normal keyboard and a 20"+ monitor.

However, I do also have a very decent spec laptop for times when I need to code on the move.

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By SilentGuy, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 10:25am 
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Desktops.

Laptops are still too expensive for the specs you get. And upgrade potential is poor in comparison. I don't want to buy a new laptop just to get better graphics or better battery life.

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By Chris, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 10:29am 
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SilentGuy wrote:

Desktops.

Laptops are still too expensive for the specs you get. And upgrade potential is poor in comparison. I don't want to buy a new laptop just to get better graphics or better battery life.



I love my laptop and have had 4 in the past 6 years. (admittedly my first got stolen at uni and I had to replace it prematurely and the one I have now replaced my third one as an impulse buy rather than actually needing a new one).

I love their convenience. Particularly with Wireless and the performance of my laptop is sufficient for everything i use it for, including high intensity 3D graphic games such as MMORPG games.

I'd prefer to use a laptop at work if I was able to!!

I do wish they were cheaper though!

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By SilentGuy, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 10:31am 
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Chris wrote:


I'd prefer to use a laptop at work if I was able to!!

I do wish they were cheaper though!



I hate using a laptop's monitor and keyboard though. So I hook up a external keyboard, mouse and monitor when i can which kind of removes the portability factor.

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By Chris, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 10:33am 
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I Prefer my laptop keyboard, but yes, having a separate monitor can be better, especially on your neck.



It's smaller and the keys are closer together which gives me less pain than desktop keyboards. And I can type a fraction quicker on it.


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By JustThe5, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 2:23pm 
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SilentGuy wrote:

Desktops.

Laptops are still too expensive for the specs you get. And upgrade potential is poor in comparison. I don't want to buy a new laptop just to get better graphics or better battery life.




Agree with SG and if something goes wrong it costs a lot more then a desktop. I would only get a laptop, if it helped my work otherwise I will not.

It does save space, but that can be a negative thing too, with it being small.

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By Phoenix, Thu 22 Mar 2007 at 2:26pm 
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I have an apple mac laptop, it was more convenient at the time. I have a PC at work, the laptop lets me carry work home (oh joy) and does everything useful. It is annoying to type on, and screen is a bit small for watching dvds, but I have no spare space in my room so convenient to have portable computer that I can store away.

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