Desktop vs. Laptop - Page 3

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

Gardenman, I usually agree with you but on heat and a notebook computer, I don't. Heat build up is the number one reason for notebook computer's hardware to fail. While they do have heat sensors to shutdown if overheated, the day in day out heat from use/abuse will cause issues. Vents on the bottom also contribute since a lot of people use a notebook on their lap. Since most of the components are on the motherboard, replacing a failed "hardware part" is expensive. Depending on the age and price, it's better to buy new. I also think people get their computers so infected with malware, they buy new rather than fix it. There have been many posts on this board from people who claim a virus broke their computer. With the introduction of recovery disks and recovery partitions, restoring back to factory condition is easy even for the technically challenged.

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

We have a 27" iMac and an iPad. Personally, I pefer the iMac because the screen gives me the space I want to work on multiple documents. The iPad is good for the small stuff. I had a 15" Apple laptop prior to the iMac. The laptop was my desktop; it never left my home. The problem was that I forgot to "exercise" the battery often enough and it finally quit working.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/27/2014 Cats3000 said:
We have a 27" iMac and an iPad. Personally, I pefer the iMac because the screen gives me the space I want to work on multiple documents. The iPad is good for the small stuff. I had a 15" Apple laptop prior to the iMac. The laptop was my desktop; it never left my home. The problem was that I forgot to "exercise" the battery often enough and it finally quit working.

How is that possible? It should still work on AC power.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/26/2014 letsgoplaces said: Question for chickenbutt what laptops have you bought that out lived your desktops? My issue is the other way around. I have a 17 inch HP laptop that is 3 years old and already having issues. I'm the only one using it and I'm Careful with all my things. As to the OP's question. After 3 years using the full laptop keyboard I'm still not happy with it and recently bought an all in one desktop and love the keyboard. I got used to the laptops keyboard but never liked it. Also for me it seems Each laptop I've had through the years ( HP, Dell, Asus and Acer) have only lasted 3 years on average WITH cooling stands and normal usage. The batteries tend to still get heated despite cooling stands and then issues arise. I'm back to a desktop now.

Hi! Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. When I tried to come back here in the afternoon something bad seemed to be happening on this website. Not only could I not get in (weird messages and errors going on), but I started having problems with that computer after I tried to come here. Hopefully it's ok.

Anyway, My various laptops have lasted well with only one that 'died' (or something) after 5 years. My first one was a Dell and it is 7yrs old. It's still fine but to be fair I have to say that I removed it from my network when I replaced my router a couple of years ago because XP didn't seem to be compatible with the higher level of security.

I have a Toshiba that is 6 years old, still runs great. I have a Toshiba that is 4 years old and is fine but that one is a special Best Buy build (NEVER again!) so it has problems with updates. Other than that it is perfectly fine. I just won't use IE with it anymore. I have a Lenovo that is 3 years old and it's been a champ.

My two newest ones are a Sony that is almost 2 years old and is great, and another Toshiba that I just got two months ago that has been great until yesterday when I tried to come back here and something was VERY wrong with this site. Hopefully it's fine - I'll get back on it later and have my fingers crossed.

One choice I made, when I did research before getting my first laptop (yeah, I'm like that), was to use laptop stands, NOT laptop pads with fans. The result of my research was that those will not only further heat up the laptop due to having to be plugged in the whole time, in addition to everything else running, but they could cause dust to be blown into the computer. I use steel mesh laptop stands that provide for excellent air circulation around the venting areas, and the entire bottom, of the laptop so my laptops never heat up, even if I'm on one for many hours. I also turn off and unplug each one when not in use. HTH

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

I have to admit that there is no comparison in keyboards from a desktop to a laptop. Even with my crooked fingers, I'm twice as fast on a desktop keyboard as I am on even the largest laptop keyboard. I have a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse, so although I use a laptop, there are times when I'm working on a large project that I use the wireless keyboard. I just have to rearrange my desk a little. I always use the wireless mouse. That square pad only gets used when my kids and grandkids come over.

And this is after seven years or more . . . so I expect it will always be that way. It's also the reason why I would never put any money into the "pad" products.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

I have a laptop & a desktop, and I haven't used the desktop in a very long time. I far, far, far prefer my laptop.

I've never felt the need for an external keyboard or a mouse - I'm very happy with laptops as is. I think a laptop is just so super versatile. The small ones are too small for me, but I'm very happy with the one I have. I'm ready to give my desktop away because I don't use it at all anymore.

The transition from desktop to laptop was easy - and I'm the kind of person who hates change of any kind.

Kiss

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

On 8/26/2014 glb613 said:
On 8/26/2014 letsgoplaces said: Question for chickenbutt what laptops have you bought that out lived your desktops? My issue is the other way around. I have a 17 inch HP laptop that is 3 years old and already having issues. I'm the only one using it and I'm Careful with all my things. As to the OP's question. After 3 years using the full laptop keyboard I'm still not happy with it and recently bought an all in one desktop and love the keyboard. I got used to the laptops keyboard but never liked it. Also for me it seems Each laptop I've had through the years ( HP, Dell, Asus and Acer) have only lasted 3 years on average WITH cooling stands and normal usage. The batteries tend to still get heated despite cooling stands and then issues arise. I'm back to a desktop now.

I like to play games and it causes a notebook/laptop computer to overheat. I prefer a desktop for games, photo editing, video editing and just about everything else. I have a 27 inch iMac and the big screen is great. My computers are in my living room where I spend the majority of my time so being portable isn't an issue.

I've never had that issue with any laptops I've owned, and I play games all the time.

(Not trying to argue with you - Just giving another point of view!)

Kiss

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

On 9/5/2014 NYC Susan said:
On 8/26/2014 glb613 said:
On 8/26/2014 letsgoplaces said: Question for chickenbutt what laptops have you bought that out lived your desktops? My issue is the other way around. I have a 17 inch HP laptop that is 3 years old and already having issues. I'm the only one using it and I'm Careful with all my things. As to the OP's question. After 3 years using the full laptop keyboard I'm still not happy with it and recently bought an all in one desktop and love the keyboard. I got used to the laptops keyboard but never liked it. Also for me it seems Each laptop I've had through the years ( HP, Dell, Asus and Acer) have only lasted 3 years on average WITH cooling stands and normal usage. The batteries tend to still get heated despite cooling stands and then issues arise. I'm back to a desktop now.

I like to play games and it causes a notebook/laptop computer to overheat. I prefer a desktop for games, photo editing, video editing and just about everything else. I have a 27 inch iMac and the big screen is great. My computers are in my living room where I spend the majority of my time so being portable isn't an issue.

I've never had that issue with any laptops I've owned, and I play games all the time.

(Not trying to argue with you - Just giving another point of view!)

Depends on the game. The ones that are graphic intensive will heat up a notebook computer.

knmt · ‎07-14-2010

I switched from desktop to laptop over 15 years ago. Had worked on a computer all day at work and had absolutely no problem when I switched to a laptop at home. For me, it's a lot more versatile. I don't have to sit up at a desk, and can get comfortable anywhere and work on my laptop. Would never go back to a desktop. Laptops suit me just fine.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

On 9/5/2014 knmt said:
I switched from desktop to laptop over 15 years ago. Had worked on a computer all day at work and had absolutely no problem when I switched to a laptop at home. For me, it's a lot more versatile. I don't have to sit up at a desk, and can get comfortable anywhere and work on my laptop. Would never go back to a desktop. Laptops suit me just fine.

Me too. For years I used a desktop at work and a laptop at home. It was never a problem at all.

Then we got laptops at work too, so I'm laptop all the way now. And very happy!

Kiss