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Brad Russ · 11-15-2008, 05:49 AM

Which do you prefer?? I got a laptop for my birthday and figured I'd prefer it by a long shot, but in reality, while I like the convenience of it, it's sometimes uncomfortable, and I'll prefer the comfort of sitting in a chair at my desktop. When I feel that way, I'll usually just move my desktop screen, and put my laptop up on the table. Overall I'd say I like both equally, but laptops are definitely not as handy as I had once figured they would be. What do you all think??

bandito · 11-15-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Which do you prefer?? I got a laptop for my birthday and figured I'd prefer it by a long shot, but in reality, while I like the convenience of it, it's sometimes uncomfortable, and I'll prefer the comfort of sitting in a chair at my desktop. When I feel that way, I'll usually just move my desktop screen, and put my laptop up on the table. Overall I'd say I like both equally, but laptops are definitely not as handy as I had once figured they would be. What do you all think??

I got a Laptop a few months ago and I love it! I like how I can take it anywhere with me.

TVFactFan · 11-15-2008, 03:05 PM

Laptops are overrated, the Mouse is in the middle and the sentences are hard to type

Give me a desktop any day of the week

InspectorExstead · 11-15-2008, 03:32 PM

laptop. it took a little getting used to because it is so different from a desktop, but i love being able to take it anywhere with me- the living room, my bed, the kitchen. it's really convenient & easy to use nowadays.

catlover79 · 11-15-2008, 03:34 PM

Funny you should ask - I just bought my first laptop last night!! In fact, this is my first computer of my very own. I haven't got the internet set up yet (I'm writing this from the library) but I spent last night and the better part of today ripping my CDs onto it. Then I can get my iTunes set up. I'm really excited about it!!!

ekkostar · 11-15-2008, 03:36 PM

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but I'm more picky about the OS. Windows, Unix, Linux, ect. are great but I think the Macintosh OS is incredibly overrated. I stopped at series 7. The problem I have with Macs is that after a period of time, the hardware deteriorates and creates operating issues. These days you also have to send it to the APPLE STORE to get it fixed or the warranty is null. I'm a do-it-yourselfer.

BarneyFife · 11-15-2008, 03:40 PM

I've only tried a laptop once and i hated it. I'd much rather have a desktop.

Brieannas21 · 11-15-2008, 04:02 PM

Laptops for sure, that is all I own, I gave my desktops away.

Wreckless · 11-15-2008, 04:52 PM

It depends, desktops are better but if you get a laptop that's really good or that you can't refuse, it might be worthwhile for you.

I have a laptop now and the mouse in the middle like Solomon said, is annoying as hell. So many other little errors are present on laptops- yet it can be used as a great, mobile device.

dawsongirl · 11-15-2008, 05:36 PM

I have both, but I like the laptop better because then I can sit on my bed. I don't like being confined to a chair. Plus....NO MONITOR CORD, NO KEYBOARD CORD, etc. You get me.

Superstar · 11-15-2008, 05:45 PM

Desktop.

I bought a laptop a few years back but I just couldn't adjust to it. I ended up giving it to my dad, who never gets off it

robyrob · 11-15-2008, 05:57 PM

i prefer the laptop for surfing and the desktops for working and tinkering.

Hollow · 11-15-2008, 08:29 PM

laptops. they can be awfully delicate though. i never take mine off my desk.

TJL · 11-15-2008, 09:04 PM

I've always owned desktop computers, but my next computer will be a laptop. Hopefully I'll be getting one soon.

Corolla · 11-15-2008, 10:13 PM

I've had a laptop for two years and I don't think I could go back to using a desktop computer. I love portability!

11-15-2008, 05:49 AM	#1
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11-15-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	laptop. it took a little getting used to because it is so different from a desktop, but i love being able to take it anywhere with me- the living room, my bed, the kitchen. it's really convenient & easy to use nowadays.
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11-15-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Funny you should ask - I just bought my first laptop last night!! In fact, this is my first computer of my very own. I haven't got the internet set up yet (I'm writing this from the library) but I spent last night and the better part of today ripping my CDs onto it. Then I can get my iTunes set up. I'm really excited about it!!!
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11-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but I'm more picky about the OS. Windows, Unix, Linux, ect. are great but I think the Macintosh OS is incredibly overrated. I stopped at series 7. The problem I have with Macs is that after a period of time, the hardware deteriorates and creates operating issues. These days you also have to send it to the APPLE STORE to get it fixed or the warranty is null. I'm a do-it-yourselfer.
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11-15-2008, 03:40 PM	#7
BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,459	I've only tried a laptop once and i hated it. I'd much rather have a desktop.
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11-15-2008, 03:05 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,015	Laptops are overrated, the Mouse is in the middle and the sentences are hard to type Give me a desktop any day of the week

11-15-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	Laptops for sure, that is all I own, I gave my desktops away.

11-15-2008, 04:52 PM	#9
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	It depends, desktops are better but if you get a laptop that's really good or that you can't refuse, it might be worthwhile for you. I have a laptop now and the mouse in the middle like Solomon said, is annoying as hell. So many other little errors are present on laptops- yet it can be used as a great, mobile device.

11-15-2008, 05:36 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I have both, but I like the laptop better because then I can sit on my bed. I don't like being confined to a chair. Plus....NO MONITOR CORD, NO KEYBOARD CORD, etc. You get me.

11-15-2008, 05:45 PM	#11
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Desktop. I bought a laptop a few years back but I just couldn't adjust to it. I ended up giving it to my dad, who never gets off it

11-15-2008, 05:57 PM	#12
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,176	i prefer the laptop for surfing and the desktops for working and tinkering.
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11-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	laptops. they can be awfully delicate though. i never take mine off my desk.

11-15-2008, 09:04 PM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I've always owned desktop computers, but my next computer will be a laptop. Hopefully I'll be getting one soon.
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11-15-2008, 10:13 PM	#15
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	I've had a laptop for two years and I don't think I could go back to using a desktop computer. I love portability!