Poll: Laptop or Desktop?

[gmer412]

Which do you prefer? I prefer desktops because they're much better for gaming.

Edit: argh, sorry about thread title.

 

[zen5887]

I love my laptop, mainly because of its portable song writing capability.

I would like a desktop for games tho.. I'll have both one day.

 

[ellimist337]

They're far too different to pick just one. Laptops that you can use for gaming are so ridiculously expensive, and even the best ones can be matched by a much cheaper desktop. On the other hand, you can't really sit a laptop on your lap in class or on the train like you can a laptop. They're good for very different things; not really a good versus situation.

 

[Noamuth]

I've only ever had a desktop computer. I like it, but I wouldn't mind having a laptop to take out with me, especially if I'm travelling.

So.. I don't know. I like my desktop computer, but I really like the idea of having a laptop handy. o.o

 

[gmer412]

They're far too different to pick just one. Laptops that you can use for gaming are so ridiculously expensive, and even the best ones can be matched by a much cheaper desktop. On the other hand, you can't really sit a laptop on your lap in class or on the train like you can a laptop. They're good for very different things; not really a good versus situation.

If you could buy a laptop or a desktop (not both), which would you buy? Assume these are the average models for both.

 

[Inverse Skies]

Lappy for sure. I'm on mine right now. The fact it's portable (and I can sit on the couch whilst browsing the internet) more than makes up for the lower hardware specs.

 

[ellimist337]

They're far too different to pick just one. Laptops that you can use for gaming are so ridiculously expensive, and even the best ones can be matched by a much cheaper desktop. On the other hand, you can't really sit a laptop on your lap in class or on the train like you can a laptop. They're good for very different things; not really a good versus situation.

If you could buy a laptop or a desktop (not both), which would you buy? Assume these are the average models for both.

Very well, I suppose I shall play by your rules; it is your thread. If I had to pick I would go laptop, just because I'm not a huge PC gamer and I take my laptop everywhere and use it for portability all the time.

 

[CertifiedWaffle]

I would use my desktop for games mostly
My laptop serves the same purpose but I would prefer it more just because I can lay down.

 

[Peach_hat]

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

 

[Ronwue]

Desktop for gamin by a long shot. Laptops aren't made for gaming.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

Don't worry...when you get out into the real world, you won't be saying that.

 

[gmer412]

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

Cool, even poll. And I wholeheartedly agree. This is my position.

Edit:

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

Don't worry...when you get out into the real world, you won't be saying that.

Right... that makes sense...

 

[BasicMojo]

For gaming? Desktop. Can't compete with that kind of raw power.

 

[090907]

desktop because it's upgradeable and power. I know about 4 people who bought laptops for "portability" but they always sit at the same desk.

 

[Peach_hat]

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

Cool, even poll. And I wholeheartedly agree. This is my position.

Anyone who would trade a powerful rig for mobility fails.

Don't worry...when you get out into the real world, you won't be saying that.

WHO AM I MEANT TO BELIEVE!

Nah I've had like 4 laptops but they just couldn't do what my PC did for me.

I am not an objectifile..

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

I prefer my desktop to a laptop. I'd rather just wait to get online rater than use a tiny keyboard with an annoying mouse.

 

[Frizzle]

I move and travel a lot, so I'm very glad I have a laptop. When my desktop finally reaches where I've moved to, though, mmmmmmmm powerrrrrrrr.

 

[DoomDispenser]

The desktop, obviously because it is Large and in Charge, the Big Cheese, the Tower with Power... you get the idea

 

[Arayis]

Laptop, cause then I can take it to Uni with me too.

 

[Abedeus]

As much as I love playing Neverwinter Nights and Diablo 2 on my laptop... I'd rather have my desktop. I had to use only laptop for about 2 weeks (my Samsung 22" broke down and I didn't have my old monitor yet) and it was horrible. I know, it's been 3 years and I just MUST update RAM...

But I can't play anything less than 3 years older. And even then I'm not sure.