Computer Ownership
Sep 20, 2019 08:58:41 #
It would be nice if this forum had the ability to create polls, as I've seen on other sites. Anyway, here's my question. How many of you use a laptop as your main computer? I began with desktops, and although I also have laptops, it's hard for me to take a laptop seriously. It's the same with cameras. Unless it's a big, heavy DSLR, I can't take it seriously. I know I'm wrong on both counts, but since I began with the big stuff, that's what I tend to use.
So - desktop or laptop?
So - desktop or laptop?
Sep 20, 2019 09:05:16 #
Sep 20, 2019 09:08:23 #
I have an HP Laptop, a Dell Desktop, and my wife has a MacBook Air. The desktop is my go to computer.
Sep 20, 2019 09:09:18 #
connievloutely
Loc: Quaker State (PA)
sodapop wrote:
Desk top, I'm with you on the "big stuff"!
DESK TOP
Sep 20, 2019 09:09:24 #
Desktop unless mine is temporarily disabled. Laptop when traveling.
Mark
Mark
Sep 20, 2019 09:13:28 #
I have two Dell laptops (one is ancient, but still works) and wife has a MacBook Pro. Desktop is a Dell XPS8700 with dual monitors and is my go to computer for 90% of what I do. Size matters.
Sep 20, 2019 09:21:39 #
Sep 20, 2019 09:24:03 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
27" Apple and Apple laptop when I travel. A 2"X2"X 1/2" external hard drive with my laptop. External for 2 reasons. 1) to move my work to the 27" when I get home and 2)so I hav a double back up from the start.
Sep 20, 2019 09:24:07 #
I have both a desktop 21" imac and a 15" MacBook Pro Laptop.
The laptop is my go to computer 99% of the time.
The laptop is my go to computer 99% of the time.
Sep 20, 2019 09:30:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It would be nice if this forum had the ability to create polls, as I've seen on other sites. Anyway, here's my question. How many of you use a laptop as your main computer? I began with desktops, and although I also have laptops, it's hard for me to take a laptop seriously. It's the same with cameras. Unless it's a big, heavy DSLR, I can't take it seriously. I know I'm wrong on both counts, but since I began with the big stuff, that's what I tend to use.
So - desktop or laptop?
So - desktop or laptop?
My dream setup is a midrange 15" MacBook Pro with an OWC 14-port external peripheral dock, plus a keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and a large BenQ monitor or two. With one disconnect of a Thunderbolt 3/USB-C connection, the computer is ready to slip into a case and go. Plug it back in, and it's a desktop again.
Ten years ago, I had a similar setup without the dock feature. It took a few seconds longer to unplug wired network, three daisy-chained FireWire 800 drives, the NEC DVI monitor, the power supply, the FAX phone modem, the powered speakers... BUT, that machine also ran all my Windows XP software in Parallels Desktop, in addition to and at the same time as, Mac apps.
It was the perfect machine for me then, as I was creating training content and delivering it all over the country. I got a lot of work done in airports and hotel rooms. I did the "heavy lifting" stuff back in the office.
Sep 20, 2019 09:32:14 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
Definitely Desktop. More powerful, faster and easier to fix. I do use a laptop when I'm away from home,but that's mostly for backup storage.
Sep 20, 2019 09:34:39 #
I use both.
(Maybe the laptop more?)
Desktop is faster and has dual monitors.
Laptop is in the family room (with the TV).
It depends on what I'm doing.
(Maybe the laptop more?)
Desktop is faster and has dual monitors.
Laptop is in the family room (with the TV).
It depends on what I'm doing.
Sep 20, 2019 09:58:11 #
Sep 20, 2019 09:58:24 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Well I'm in the minority here and trying to figure out why...
I'm guessing it is because of slowing down because of old age - darn!
Built my first computer in the mid seventies from a chip - Motorola 68 (maybe 680) - scavenged from a "black box" controller out of a Lincoln Continental. Was able to create a stick horse on the little TV screen monitor by using sets of keys. Was bitten by the home-brew bug! When Windows 95 came along, I was in heaven building bigger and better computers nearly every year.
Fast forward to a couple years ago when I purchased a little white MacBook laptop and was bitten by the smaller is better bug.
Now typing on this little 13" MacBook Pro with tremendous speed and tons more memory on a SSD with ample Ram to run just about anything, I wonder how I got along with all those boat anchors taking up many square feet of desk space - on top and underneath heating up the room.
Guess the best part is now I'm kicking back in my recliner sipping a cup of tea and looking out the window seeing the sun rise while typing this...
I'm guessing it is because of slowing down because of old age - darn!
Built my first computer in the mid seventies from a chip - Motorola 68 (maybe 680) - scavenged from a "black box" controller out of a Lincoln Continental. Was able to create a stick horse on the little TV screen monitor by using sets of keys. Was bitten by the home-brew bug! When Windows 95 came along, I was in heaven building bigger and better computers nearly every year.
Fast forward to a couple years ago when I purchased a little white MacBook laptop and was bitten by the smaller is better bug.
Now typing on this little 13" MacBook Pro with tremendous speed and tons more memory on a SSD with ample Ram to run just about anything, I wonder how I got along with all those boat anchors taking up many square feet of desk space - on top and underneath heating up the room.
Guess the best part is now I'm kicking back in my recliner sipping a cup of tea and looking out the window seeing the sun rise while typing this...
Sep 20, 2019 10:21:04 #
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