Rose in BC Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Our desktop computer has breathed its last breath. We have a lap top in the home but too many users so we have to replace the desktop. Question is should we replace it with a desktop or a lap top? Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 We went with a desk top. We found we could get much more computer for our money by going that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Laptop. Even the less expensive ones have a lot of power these days. Unless you have someone who is doing extensive software applications (high res photo editing etc) or gaming, a laptop will give you plenty of oomph for your $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Laptop. Plenty of gigs and far more portable. The only reason for getting a desktop (barring the photos mentioned above) is if you want to ensure that it stays in its place in the kitchen where you can easily see what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 If you need to monitor use then get a desktop. Laptop if you can let kids move around with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 depends on what you plan to do with it, how you use the computer in your home. Dh had a laptop for gaming but no one ever games together anymore so he's getting a desktop next. The kids have a desktop so I can always check on them. I just got off that desktop and bought a laptop. I need to be able to have our household info with me and sometimes that means on travel. I made sure I have enough gigs for all my photos :-) We also have several tablets though and the kids do a lot on those now. But school work is on the desktop in the school room. Wouldn't change that for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 If you need to monitor use then get a desktop. Laptop if you can let kids move around with it. OR plug a monitor into the laptop! :D LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I would get a desktop--you already have a laptop, desktops last longer-fewer repairs, you can get more for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I would get a desktop--you already have a laptop, desktops last longer-fewer repairs, you can get more for your money. That. When I needed a laptop for work, we had laptops. You have one for portability already, so that's covered. We went with a Lenovo all in one pc w/ touch screen last year and LOVE it. It's easy to move (only a power cord), but not what I'd call "portable". It's a monster. Nice for watching videos in the school room, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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