[andersonsonson]

and did you regret it or was it the right decision?

[Desolate one]

I have both desktop and Laptops and using either i see no difference both run well and no issues.

If you are a gamer then a desktop may be better as Laptops do not have quite the same specs as desktop so not ideal for gaming at all.

Saying that there are desktop replacement Laptops which offer the specs of a desktop which allow high end gaming, but i have never used one as i am not a gamer so cannot comment on how well they perform.

I am happy with the transistion from desktop to Laptop.

[emptybox]

I suppose if you're only allowed one computer, then a laptop covers all the bases.

But if you're in charge of your own destiny, then have a desktop for serious work and gaming, and a tablet for gaun aboot.

[Izak]

I did kind of make a switch from desktop to laptop back in 2007. I needed a new computer and went and got a laptop, but had a lot of problems with it and after having to send it back for repair about 3 or 4 times, once the warranty had expired, I bought a desktop PC, at least with that one, I could always fix most hardware problems myself.

However, that is starting to show its age now so I'm looking at getting a new one but am undecided on whether to get a desktop or laptop. I do like the idea of portability of a laptop, especially as I spend a lot of time using my iPad for that very reason.

[s2k]

I pondered the idea when specing up my new system cos of lack of space. In terms of specification, a laptop of the same sort of budget would have covered my requirements. Decided against it on account I already have a nice 22" LCD monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse that would be basically going to waste.

Compromise - built a small form factor machine instead.

[andersonsonson]

Originally Posted by s2k

I pondered the idea when specing up my new system cos of lack of space. In terms of specification, a laptop of the same sort of budget would have covered my requirements. Decided against it on account I already have a nice 22" LCD monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse that would be basically going to waste.

Compromise - built a small form factor machine instead.

I would but they usually have atom processors or slow ones. I want a low power i5 or i7

[mred2000]

Originally Posted by andersonsonson

I would but they usually have atom processors or slow ones. I want a low power i5 or i7

Not if you build your own using a Shuttle case or similar as a starting point they don't. Pick your own cpu.

[RobinOfLoxley]

I found my Desktop upstairs made me too ant-social.

Until a few years ago, laptops were very expensive, but I dug out an old work one I had bought for £150. (orig W98). It was dismal and fortunately went Bang soon after.

I am now a happy anti-social Pig-In-Shit with a newer laptop in the Living room.
Everyone else is on phones and tablets so I don't feel too bad.

[s2k]

Originally Posted by andersonsonson

I would but they usually have atom processors or slow ones. I want a low power i5 or i7

There are plenty of ITX boards that can accept a regular CPU. Mine is a Z77 chipset running an Intel Core i5 3570k. It could take an i7 but it would be overkill for my current needs.

[call100]

It depends on your usage....I changed to an 17" desktop replacement laptop....I've not really noticed any difference in the way it serves me. I've never regretted it...
That said, when I replace it I may go for a desktop again, simply because, I can't remember the last time I moved the laptop from the office desk.....

[evil c]

I made the switch in 2010 and haven't regretted it at all. Quite the opposite. I keep the laptop in a laptop bag in the lounge and when I want to use it, I just take it out of the bag and fire it up. I don't know whether I'll feel the same if anything goes wrong, as it'll be very difficult to get at the guts. But so far so good.

[ironjade]

I never even considered a desktop.

[Kargo]

I have a desktop and a laptop but find myself still using my desktop a lot more then the laptop. I'm just so much more comfortable using a mouse and having a nice big monitor rather then a 15.6 screen. Maybe upgrading to a 17" laptop would make me think otherwise but I've just always preferred a desktop.

[stud u like]

I prefer my desktop to my laptop.

[ashe17]

I have both. With me being a gamer my preference is desktop but laptops alright. I leave mine on sleep then if i want to check something fast its there.

[jackbell]

Changed to laptop in 2002 (ten years ago!) and no regrets whatsoever.

[whoever,hey]

Again, it depends what you want to do with it.

For me it would really be portability vs games and power apps tbh.

[alan1302]

I would not like to only have a laptop for my main PC - I like to have a desktop, but have a Tablet and Smartphone as well.

[alias alias]

I put up with my laptop for 4 years it was a lot of money but the graphics were poor and out off date 6 months later and you cant upgrade it can you, i don't think i could ever go back from my new desktop to another laptop now as main pc.

I still have it if i ever need it on the move but it's gathering dust.

[neo_wales]

I use a laptop when abroad and after a couple of days I'm really happy with it; then return home to a PC with a 27" monitor and the moment that lights up I'm hooked on the desktop again. Good desk, good lighting, comfortable chair, and a desktop is hard to beat IMHO.

[d'@ve]

Have an old and many times upgraded desktop, a decent laptop and a netbook.

But I do everything on the desktop (at the end of a long living room so not too anti-social) and have no interest in the other two, they have too many limitations and annoyances for my liking. Not interested in portable or bedroom computing/internet, so the 'portables' sit rather sadly in the corner.