New Computer or new laptop?

[TOGSolid]

I wouldn't purchase a new laptop these days. Apart from my obvious dislike of Windows Vista, you're really spending a lot of money for poor specifications. OK, my second-hand laptop has worse specs, but I use Linux (Debian, KDE 3.5) on it, which is capable of running simple applications efficiently, such as the ubiquitous word processing and internet applications which seem to be everything that most laptop owners ever seem to run on their machines.

Excuse me sir.
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I think it's pretty much common consensus that you can get a much better pc that still looks good if you take the time to browse for your own hardware and build it yourself. If you really feel like you just have to have one of those two computers, then get the laptop. At least that thing doesn't have a severely jacked up price due to a gimmicky screen.

 

[heven786]

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[Soulreaverm]

There's no contest.
You can't really play games on a laptop, can you?

 

[Eclectic Dreck]

There is really only one rule when deciding between a desktop and a laptop, and that is are you going to travel with the computer? If not, then buying a laptop is a fools course since you inevitably pay more for each measure of computer power.

If you will "sometimes" travel with your computer then a desktop replacement is the way to go, but such systems are often exceedingly expensive and do not fare well when pressed into service as a true laptop.

If you travel with the computer often but still want a bit of power, the standard "Laptop" (usually refers to a system built around a 15.4" screen) will probably suit you.

If you are constantly using your system on the go, the ultra portable class might be the way to go, but keep in mind thanks to the size you pay a premium for each measure of computing power you recieve.

If you can't decide, a compromise solution is a desktop and a netbook such as Acer's Eeepc (Or Dell's Mini 9 - all the vendors have them these days). At about the price of a top of the line iPod they provide an excellent solution for tasks that are better suited for a desktop but don't really require the power or bulk of a laptop.

 

[Archaon6044]

i agree, if you're not making use of the laptops' portability, then you might as well get the desktop

 

[Laughing Man]

You do know that this topic died in October last year and that it was only revived by a bot posting an advert?