Computer Ownership (Page 2): A laptop but, I prefer a desktop. I'm with you on DSLR's.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

A laptop but, I prefer a desktop. I'm with you on DSLR's.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

A laptop but, I prefer a desktop. I'm with you on DSLR's.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

tommy2 wrote:

Well I'm in the minority here and trying to figure... (show quote)

(Probably a Motorola 6800, don't remember when the 68000 came out.)

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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?

What do you mean by, take a laptop seriously? It's a computer, same as a desktop. They do the exact same thing. I guess you prefer a dial phone to a push button phone or a vacuum tube radio to a transistor or integrated circuit radio. When you travel, do you look for airlines that still operate piston pounder propeller powered planes like the DC-3 or C-46 or DC-4 or Lockheed Constellation?
The company I worked at for 38 and a half years before I retired last year is an industry leader in information technology and there is a computer on just about every occupied desk. The employees who weren't required to have their computer with them 24/7 all had desktop machines, mainly because they cost less. I was issued a new laptop PC every five years and have not owned a desktop PC for a very long time. I own two laptop PC'S and two Android tablets. The device I use most often for casual net surfing and idol chitchat is one of my tablets. For serious work like banking and photo editing I prefer to use one of my laptops. On my desk at home I have a keyboard and 40 inch flat panel monitor I use with one of my laptop PC'S. I don't like desktop computers because they are not portable. So for me, Laptop over Desktop.
I'm retired and I have no problem with new technology. Just because I'm getting old doesn't mean I have to continue to use old or outdated stuff. Truth be told, I do prefer my DSLR'S to the smaller MILC'S.

Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil

Desktop. I had a laptop and hated it on all aspects.

Mr. SONY Loc: LI, NY

I'm typing this on my HP ENVY i7 lowly 'ol' laptop.
Where it's resting on my lap. :-)
99% of my computing is done here.
The biggest use of my home assembled desktop computer is for paying bills.
So much easier to write into a checkbook register.
It also runs my HP laserjet printer and an Epson scanner.
They don't fit anywhere near my recliner. Sorry!
Laptops can be just about as powerful as a desktop but with a lot more convenience.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmorrison1116 wrote:

What do you mean by, take a laptop seriously? It's... (show quote)

Desktops are typically faster and have more storage.
I use both. Desktop in the office, laptop in the family room and vacations by car.
It depends on what floats your boat.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

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?

You could post a link to a poll site. Keep in mind that if you post the link in the first message the bot will transfer your post to links where few will see it. So maybe start a little discussion before posting a link.

I use a big heavy laptop for my photo processing. But I bought a Z6 to get my camera weight down.

Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.

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?

Desktop...
And, if and when this one poops out, it well be another desktop for me.
I have used laptops but just something about them that I do not like.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Dell laptop

rond-photography Loc: Connecticut

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?

Laptop. We used laptops to run intensive development graphic software at work, so why not for my photos? It has worked well for the last 5 years. I do often think about getting a desktop, though. The fan runs a lot in the laptop, which indicates it is working overtime. As with smaller cameras having less ability to dissipate heat, so goes the same for laptops vs towers.

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

Desktop but use an iPad Pro 12.9 more frequently... desktop for sure when doing any heavy photo editing. I also have an older MS Surface Pro for traveling.

jcave Loc: Cecilia, Kentucky

MacBook Pro laptop, but going to a desktop. iPad now satisfies needs of something portable.

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

jerryc41, I use a laptop almost exclusively and I love it. I do, however, use a 47" smart TV as my monitor. The resolution and color accuracy of the TV far surpass that of my laptop screen.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

markngolf wrote:

Desktop unless mine is temporarily disabled. Laptop when traveling.
Mark

Ditto... and my desktop is self-assembled and have upgraded graphics card once also HD with SSD.

Jerry, I bet, uses his laptop to warm his fingers in the mountains where he lives.. snowed in all winter selfishly looking forward to global warming.