Laptop vs. Desktop

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Yeah, you can do a lot with laptops..

You can even hook it up to a docking station, which makes it almost like a desktop. You will have external mouse/keyboard/speakers/monitor.

**Spaz** · 06-25-2008, 04:42 PM

but the problem is... if you wanta gaming platform... a lap top can't hold a match....

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

but the problem is... if you wanta gaming platform... a lap top can't hold a match....

Yeah exactly. So it goes back to my original question - What are you going to use it for?

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

Yeah exactly. So it goes back to my original question - What are you going to use it for?

no games at all.........multi-tasking

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 05:34 PM

For what programs, though?

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

For what programs, though?

convertodvd, photoshop elements, dvd shrink, adobe pro, utorrent etc........

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

For what programs, though?

convertodvd, photoshop elements, dvd shrink, adobe pro, utorrent etc........
would like one that plays blue-ray disc

**redls1** · 06-25-2008, 05:42 PM

Get a good dual core and 4gb of memory and your good to go.

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 05:43 PM

Yeah either would be fine.. Just depends on the specs of the machine. If you're looking for something to watch movies on, I would also look into spending some extra money and get a real nice monitor.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by redls1

Get a good dual core and 4gb of memory and your good to go.

how much is memory for Laps ?

**supercharged woman** · 06-25-2008, 06:08 PM

I don't know if my 2 cents matters, but I have had my lap top for over 3 years now. I take it everywhere, it is so much more conveint than a PC. I bought some nicer speakers for it. (those don't travel as well). I paid $1300- (with a 3 yr warranty)for it new and just recently we bought one for my husand for $480- (with a 2 yr warranty) and his is 3 x's better than mine.The price has really came down.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by supercharged woman

I don't know if my 2 cents matters, but I have had my lap top for over 3 years now. I take it everywhere, it is so much more conveint than a PC. I bought some nicer speakers for it. (those don't travel as well). I paid $1300- (with a 3 yr warranty)for it new and just recently we bought one for my husand for $480- (with a 2 yr warranty) and his is 3 x's better than mine.The price has really came down.

you input is always welcome.........I am looking for one in the $480 price range, whats the specs/brand on his ?

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 06:17 PM

What's the max you are planning on spending?

**redls1** · 06-25-2008, 06:22 PM

Most newer laptops use ddr2 which is pretty cheap. My wifes laptop use ddr which is a little more expensive. Just dont buy it from a retail store you can find it cheaper online. For less than a grand you can have a great laptop. Something with like a 250gb hard drive,web cam,dvd burner, the typical and probably even upgrade from 2-3 gb ram to 4gb of ram.

**supercharged woman** · 06-25-2008, 06:25 PM

Both are Toshiba Satellites
His has Intel Pentium dual care processor T2330, 1024MB, PC5300, DDR2, SDRAM, 120GB, (5400 RPM), HDD, DVD SuperMulti drive, 15.4 diagonal widescreen TruBrite display, 802.11 wireless Lan, built in speakers. Model #A205-S5803SYSTEM UNIT. Hope this helps.

We bought it at Office Depot here in Oregon *****NO SALES TAX******

**redls1** · 06-25-2008, 06:25 PM

Just saw your price range. Something like this with upgraded memory would be good.
Although only upgrade to 2gb ram.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204332500697

For alittle bit more you can buy this and have the ability to upgrade.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1203815723334

**Spaz** · 06-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

convertodvd, photoshop elements, dvd shrink, adobe pro, utorrent etc........
would like one that plays blue-ray disc

ps3 is the cheapest and most reliable bluray out there... the abilities of teh ps3 are amazing!!!

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 06-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

What's the max you are planning on spending?

$500

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 06-25-2008, 06:31 PM

So are you wanting a laptop to save money? Or because you really need one because you travel?

**M-Ten** · 06-25-2008, 06:33 PM

Check these out.. Look at the third one in the list, it's only $568.

Has a dual-core processor, 2 gigs of 533MHZ ram, 120GB HD, 256MB radeon video card (integrated), and a 15.4" LCD screen... Not a bad system for the price..

The more you spend, the better the system.. Obviously.

http://www.dell.com/content/products...tab=bundlestab