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Laptop or Desktop?

FlowerBear — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:53:11 GMT

I had a desktop and when it quit working got a laptop. Now it needs replaced.

Do you have a laptop or a desktop?

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:02:40 GMT

At home I have a desktop and an Ipad, at work I have both and use both, but my preference is Desktop!

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chrystaltree — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:08:25 GMT

I cannot imagine the circumstances under which I would ever have a desk top for home. And I work fulltime from home. It would feel like I was hand cuffed to a desk. Even when I go into work in the office, I take my laptop with me. I like the freedom of being able to move.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:07:41 GMT

Laptop with a lighted keyboard. Very convenient. Can take to any room. Used to have a desk top. No more.

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FlowerBear — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:10:32 GMT

I have a tablet too but since I moved it has not worked. It keeps showing not connected even when the wifi on it is showing connected!

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x Hedge — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:15:30 GMT

Wanted a desktop PC in the 90s because it was the best choice available. (Never bought it, tho.)

But I would never buy a desktop now unless I was running a business from it.

Even a laptop isn't desirable for the way I use a computer.

A tablet that's a comfortable size to hold, carry, read & write on, meets all my needs. (Don't play video games.)

I also bought a Flippy, which let's me use the tablet in the recliner, flat in bed, and while running around busy in the kitchen without having to hold on to the tablet at the same time.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:22:39 GMT

I love my tablet and will never have another computer. I strap it to my hand with a holder, then kick back in my recliner. I can hold it for hours while relaxing.

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GenXmuse — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:31:13 GMT

Definitely laptop or tablet.

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Krimpette — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:55:53 GMT

I have both. I have a deskstop in my upstairs "office". I use it mainly for scanning projects. It's an HP with Windows 10. I have two laptops, both MacBook Pros. One is very old. I mostly use my laptops.

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:02:49 GMT

@FlowerBear wrote:
I had a desktop and when it quit working got a laptop. Now it needs replaced.

Do you have a laptop or a desktop?

I usually have a laptop for work and internet stuff and a desktop for gaming.

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VegasBusinessWoman — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:28:51 GMT

I have both. I used the desktop a lot when we were still in business--just more convenient for making up forms and doing business stuff. I also have a Chromebook notebook, which is OK, but not that great. The Chromebook doesn't handle Windows forms and so I couldn't use it for work. Also has other issues that I just don't like. Had a SurfacePro before that, and I loved it, but it was unreliable and the keypad was not the best. It died pretty quickly and was really expensive, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Had an iPad before that and it lasted a long time, but it just isn't my kind of thing--I wouldn't have another one.

I'd never be without a desktop, but will always need to have a notebook, too. I use the notebook wherever I go, but for the business issues I still have to deal with there is no replacement for a desktop.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:51:05 GMT

Both

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NicksmomESQ — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:02:47 GMT

I only use my iPad & I love it. I can do everything on it that I can do on a laptop or desktop.I write letters, print etc.

DH loves the wireless desktop.It needs to be replaced & I suggested he get an iPad or a laptop. He absolutely refused.

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morganjen — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:26:20 GMT

I have both.

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Foxxee — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:32:37 GMT

No laptops for me. I like large screens. Using a desktop with a 24 inch screen. Next will be 27".

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PinkyPetunia — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:33:00 GMT

No reason to replace the tower and monitor when they died years ago. I have 2 laptops and 2 tablets.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:38:31 GMT

I have a two desktop computers and a laptop.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:56:10 GMT

I have all three...dt, lt and tab. They all serve my needs.

My laptop is a Chromebook which can convert to a tablet where I can use it just like any other Android tablet. I love my CB...it's the best of both worlds and it never needs me to put security software on it. If it dies or when it quits updating then I will get another
CB...absolutely yes! It's maintenance-free.

Get a Chromebook! @FlowerBear You will be so happy you did.

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NickNack — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:27:58 GMT

I have a laptop and can't imagine I would ever want a desktop again. When I first switched to a laptop about eight years ago I was worried that the smaller 13" screen size would bother me. It's fine though. I'm on my second MacBook Air and love it.

I don't have a tablet and don't think I would want one. I like to type on a keyboard.

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Bhvbum — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:14:02 GMT

I have an iPad Pro the big one that’s 12 inches. I use it for everything it is just the perfect size, great picture I can even watch movies on it and with the retina display it’s so clear.

I have a desktop that I use occasionally but sitting hunched over a computer is so tiring. When it dies I probably will not replace it.