P_C or Laptop
I need a new desktop for my home. Was wondering about getting a laptop and using a big screen on my desk. Are laptops as durable as desktops?
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tpi wrote:Why be old fashioned when it serves no purpose?
You can get all those things with a lapop. At the office, slip the laptop into a docking station and have twin 20" screens, an old clicky keyboard. Functionally, you can't tell the difference other than you don't have a big box under the desk.
Why eat broccoli instead of carrots?
I just like the big ol box. Parts are still cheap, I have an equally big ol desk with a compartment for the box. I can put the data drives in the box instead of USB external drives hanging outside. Same with a high end audio adapter vs. USB equivalent. Swap display adapters, power supplies easily. Lots of interesting internal hardware available. It is completely user repairable. It is neater than a laptop with a bunch of stuff hanging off it.
It is my permanent home workstation. Portability is not a factor.
My requirements for travel are so different than home that I use two computers. The Macbook Air draws 10-15 watts normally and is perfect for dry camping.
But full time at home, I'll use the tower desktops till they are no more.
Carrots and broccoli provide different vitamins and minerals. Laptops vs PC not so much.
If you just like to tinker, yes a desktop is easier to modify. For a typical user, there is no advantage.
