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Laptop or Desktop

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Anathema
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which do you have?

which would you rather have?

i'm going to be snagging a new computer at some point or another, and i'm not sure what to do. a laptop would be convenient for college and whatnot, but realistically, who in college actually brings their computer to class to take notes n shit? i figure a desktop should be sufficient, but i just don't know

throw some thoughts in my general direction..

peace
Jul 10 2006 10:29PM
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kabozo101
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i have a desktop now but im still in high school.
btw, what does everyone use in college? desktop/laptop?
Jul 10 2006 10:41PM
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Grimace.
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meh
its all up to you, you will of course have better performance on a desk top, unless your just going on newschoolers. but laptops are more expensive.
Jul 10 2006 10:42PM
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BigJew
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I'm also in High School and I have a desktop. Laptops are generally slower, overheat and have short battery life. 2 hours is garbage. Also, the keyboards are stupid and the touchpads are annoying.
Jul 10 2006 10:43PM
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Anathema
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the components in laptops are like twice as much too a believe, since everything is miniaturized. probably not as much room for expansion either..
Jul 10 2006 10:44PM
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PLJaCks
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your right, no one takes their laptops to class to take notes. plus laptops are easier to steal in dorm rooms if your not careful. I say go with the desktop.
Jul 10 2006 10:49PM
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Beamer12
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desktop
Jul 10 2006 10:50PM
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hendrik.
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im spoiled in this situation...i have both...i actually took my laptop to class (boarding school)...and its nice to have one when you travel as well.
Jul 10 2006 10:53PM
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mad_540_trix
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desktops suck when you have to move tho.

i've been trying to make this decision too, and i still can't decide.
Jul 10 2006 11:10PM
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RudyGarmisch
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A desktop totally wins on bang for your buck, availible upgrades and average performance. However, laptops have one feature that makes them worthwile; portability. However, in college, I cant say I've really ever moved my laptop off my desk. Sure, its small and doesnt take up much space, but I'd trade it in for a desktop anyday. Desktops are just better in so many ways, like having a full keyboard, a nice screen that can be upgraded and just better performance. Go for the desktop, its really better for college.
Jul 10 2006 11:16PM
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Kajex
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yea at first i was bummed about my college requiring a desktop, but now i think about it, so much better performance for the money
Jul 11 2006 12:32AM
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N.Skinner
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i like my laptop a lot cause i can sit wherever i want and be on the internet and stuff
Jul 11 2006 12:36AM
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Capt.Flannel
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Most colleges that require computers require laptops. I have a laptop and it's soooooooo convenient.
Jul 11 2006 12:37AM
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ski_cartel
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i have both, a laptop for most things and a desk top for editing pictures/video. I also can use my desktop as a tv and i use to to network my whole house so that when im working on my laptop i can send it to any of the computers in the house. 
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