Laptop or desktop?

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Originally Posted by zoeysmom

The desktop would be nice, however, for when I actually need to get down to work and spend a larger chunk of time on the computer. Plus, you get more bang for your buck with a desktop.
How so? (just curious)
 

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I don't own a laptop so I use my a desktop, but I honestly don't think I would want a laptop. I hate those touchpads, and yes I could get a wireless mouse, but how can you use a wireless mouse if you're sitting on the couch? Also, I have neck problems and I have to have my screen so that I am either looking straight at it or, even better, slightly up at it. If I were sitting on the couch or in bed I would definitely be looking down at the screen and that would be very uncomfortable
 

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You know just in case you decided to think about getting one, laptops can be used with your desktop monitor. My dad does this at times when his neck is hurting
 

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I hate those touchpads, and yes I could get a wireless mouse, but how can you use a wireless mouse if you're sitting on the couch?
Karen sent me a shaped piece of hardboard for my laptop one year and i use the mouse on the side of it, or i use the mouse on the arm of the sofa while i lean on it
 

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I use a laptop at all times - I don't even have a desktop and have no plans to buy one.

Having said that, I should get a laptop board so that I can actually put it on my lap
 

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I prefer my laptop over a desktop. This way I can sit on my big comfy couch and talk to all you guys. =D


Not to mention that my laptop runs things way better than any desktop I've ever had. Like the Sims 3.
 

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Oops! I made a mistake and clicked on Laptop when I voted, and can't change it now.
I meant to click on Desktop. I don't have a Laptop. Can anyone change it?


 

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From reading the replies to this thread I would have thought desktop was running away with the vote (didn't realize there was a poll at first).

We gave up the desktop... I don't even remember how many years ago. Sometime around 2002? 2003? I cannot IMAGINE being tied down to a clunker in one spot! In fact, when we were still working at a firm that belonged to someone else, we asked them to take their desktops back, and we'd just bring our laptops and plug into the network. Which is what we did.

I'm confused about the keyboard thoughts... the only thing different that I can tell between the keyboard size is that there's no numbers pad on the laptop? I never used it on the keyboard to begin with, so I don't miss it.


Prices have come down sooooooo much on laptops - and the power, memory, storage and battery life are all so beyond anything I actually need now. If I were a gamer, I could see needing/wanting the desktop. But this is just too convenient. I can work - and talk - to you guys, anywhere I want to, anytime. My Internet connection is a USB wireless, so I'm not even tied down to some DSL line or wireless hub for my online connection.

LAPTOP!
 

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Laptop: desktops have too many cables that collect too much dust and it just doesn't look pretty...
but I only use my computer for email and facebook and browsing the internet.
 

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A lap top. I don't know how anyone can live without one to be honest?

I have a desk top computer but haven't used it for 2 years.

At school I only use a desk top and at Kieran's house 50/50.

I don't understand why people say laptops have small keyboards? My laptop keyboard is bigger then my desktop keyboard.....
 

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I have a laptop. I really see no point in a desktop, the laptop can do everything a desktop can do, but it has the added bonus of being portable. We have a desktop in our home, but I never use it, Its just so much more convienent to curl up on the couch with the laptop than to be stuck at a desk.
 

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Originally Posted by LDG

I'm confused about the keyboard thoughts... the only thing different that I can tell between the keyboard size is that there's no numbers pad on the laptop? I never used it on the keyboard to begin with, so I don't miss it.
mine has a number pad


Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

I don't understand why people say laptops have small keyboards? My laptop keyboard is bigger then my desktop keyboard.....
I was wondering the same.... my keyboard is the same size as the average keyboard.
 

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Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

A lap top. I don't know how anyone can live without one to be honest?

I have a desk top computer but haven't used it for 2 years.

At school I only use a desk top and at Kieran's house 50/50.

I don't understand why people say laptops have small keyboards? My laptop keyboard is bigger then my desktop keyboard.....
I use my laptop because hubby has his music programs on the desk top so he uses that one. Since I just won a lap top, I guess I'll be stuck with laptops. I do use a wireless mouse with the laptop because I really hate using the touch pad. I find it very cumbersome but am amazed at how fast some folks are able to negotiate it.

As for the keyboard, I don't know if it's so much that it is smaller than that the keys are flatter than on a regular keyboard. I find when my nails get a bit longer if I'm growing them out for a special occasion like the Christmas party and such, that I have difficulty typing on the laptop. It may be different if one is a hunt and peck typist versus a touch typist - I don't know.
 

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For the folks who prefer the regular mouse over the touchpad, my guess is that if you used the touchpad for a while, you'd get used to it. I actually think I prefer the touchpad now (hated it at first)....I don't have to move my hands at all. I type with my fingers and when I want to move somewhere, I just negotiate the touchpad with my thumbs. It did take a while to get used to, but now it seems awkward to have to move my hand somewhere else when I want to move the cursor on a desktop!
 

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I have and love my laptop!! Although I wish I could afford a Mac so I can skype with all my friends away at college! I can take my laptop to school and get on the internet there because itis wireless....its amazing!!! I cant stand having to stay in one place with a desktop, my laptop goes with me everywhere!!!
 

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Originally Posted by Yosemite

As for the keyboard, I don't know if it's so much that it is smaller than that the keys are flatter than on a regular keyboard. I find when my nails get a bit longer if I'm growing them out for a special occasion like the Christmas party and such, that I have difficulty typing on the laptop. It may be different if one is a hunt and peck typist versus a touch typist - I don't know.
I'm an all-finger fast typist, and you're right - when you're fingernails are longer it is a problem because the keys are shorter. Perhaps that's where the difference arose in my "I'm a fingernail polish spaz" thread - because you're right about the keys being shorter on a laptop and that being a problem when your nails are longer.
I only use a laptop.
 

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I personally prefer my laptop over my desk top. I took some getting used to the touchpad but after I got used to my middle finger cramping up from scrolling around TCS (lol) it hasnt bothered me since then. I rent to own my current lap top but Im thinking about trading in and getting one of those mini notebooks but I have to go look and see because I need a cd burner to rip all five million of my bfs cds so I have copies for myself. I also like my lap top because when we go to bfs dads house he has wireless so I can just pack up my comp and take it with to keep surfing on here and I can do my major downloading and stuff there with their high speed internet because my dial up sucks!
 

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I don't own a laptop, but on the rare occasion I've used one, I hate it! The keyboard is just so tiny and the buttons are in different places. Not sure I could stand to type on one too often. I guess I would get used to it though if I had one.
 
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