Would I be crazy for selling both my PC's and get a real nice laptop?

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: MWink

a desktop machine is much more durable than a notebook. Desktop warranties are usually 3 years for parts (you have to pay "extra" for notebook's 3 years).

How do you define "durable"???

du·ra·ble Pronunciation Key (dr-bl, dyr-)
adj.
Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric.
Able to perform or compete over a long period,

Also about the warranty... Who here buys desktops prebuilt anyway???????

Most CPUs, video cards, monitors, etc. come with a 3-year warranty. And you brought up another interesting point . . . you are "stuck" with a prebuilt notebook and all the crap the manufacturer feels is necessary for you.

I am not going to further defend my choices or my preferences for a desktop in gaming (and a notebook for basic computing). Right now you obviously "love" your notebook . . . I'd love to check back with you in 2-3 years and see how you feel then with you "dead-end" machine.


(j/k'ing about the "dead-end" stuff, but - well, it is something to think about . . . )

 

[Nefrodite]

heh just think about it this way, if your laptop cpu fan cr@ps out, chances are you won't be able to replace it by yourself

if your keyboard has one key die.. well your screwed etc etc etc

 

[Frosty3799]

Originally posted by: apoppin
I'd suggest selling your second computer and getting a cheap (sub $1000) notebook (refurbished Dell, maybe).

All you need for today's gaming is a ATI 16MB DDR Mobility Radeon or a GeForce2Go-32. It will be enough to take care of your schoolwork and give "reasonable" gaming options.

my thoughts also

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: MWink

perhaps, but i'm guessing laptop hd's can't take the same amount of usage a normal one can?

What do you mean "the same amount of usage a normal one can???" Do you mean it won't last as long? If so you are wrong. They can take just as much usage as a desktop drive. In fact they are designed to take more abuse.

Actually I believe that laptop hard drives may last longer, the spin slower, and hence put out less heat then a comparable 7200 RPM drive, which reduces wear and tear on the drive. Of course you do pay for that added longevity with performance...

 

[MWink]

you are "stuck" with a prebuilt notebook and all the crap the manufacturer feels is necessary for you.

I customized my laptop. I bought it with the parts I wanted from Dell and I later added my own parts. What stuff "the MFG feels is necessary" are you referring to???

I'd love to check back with you in 2-3 years and see how you feel then with you "dead-end" machine.

I plan to replace it in 2-3 years. Don't you plan to have a new desktop then? (or one with totally different parts?)

Most CPUs, video cards, monitors, etc. come with a 3-year warranty.

With OEM parts you are lucky to get a 1 year warranty. Also with my warranty I don't have to pay shipping (they send someone to pick it up at my house). In fact, I'm having a problem with the modem and they are sending me a new one and I didn't have to send the old one back first. I think the warranty was worth the extra money.

 

[apoppin]

MWink, it's all good - especially for our original poster You don't have to defend your point of view anymore than I have to defend mine.

I am glad you are happy with your machine. It is a good way to go. It just doesn't suit my style to have only one "all-purpose" machine.

My desktop has been built with retail - not OEM parts - and it's in the same basic form for over 3 years (Same case, PS and MB but - 333 Celeron - 600E PIII - 1.2Ghz Tualatin Celeron; Ati Rage32-GeForce256-Radeon 64). It is time for a new desktop machine that I will again upgrade piece-by-piece (over probably 3 years again) after starting with a new MB and videocard.

My 19" CRT monitor will be replaced when it fails. My "cheapie" notebook - the same (it will serve for watching DVDs, office apps and Internet uses) - until it fails.

My only point is that notebooks - desktop replacements - are more expensive and far less flexible. However, if you have the bucks and need portability it is a great way to go.

Peace and aloha (I'm off to work).

 

[MWink]

Basically it comes down to whether you are going to stay in one place or be moving around. If you are staying in one place a desktop is the best choice. If you are going to be moving around a laptop is probably a better choice.

Peace and aloha (I'm off to work).

And I'm off to bed.

Edit: BTW, in terms of reliability, I think both will well outlast their usefulness. I have a 6 year old Dell Latitude XPi P133 that still runs perfectly.

 

[bonk102]

i'd say go for it, but it all depends on waht you intend on using it for