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Question

Desktop or go with AiO?

Apr 15, 2017 9:20PM PDT

I currently have a laptop that I want to replace with a ligher, smaller tablet that I can use for Pinterest, checking emails and travel only. In the meantime I want a desktop that I will use exclusively for work: internet, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe and storing personal documents and photos. I've had only bad things about AiO but most are about using them for gaming, which I don't do, I'm not against a desktop but all the cords and most are not touch screen. Any suggestions?

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there is nothing wrong with AIOs
Apr 15, 2017 11:47PM PDT

I have one and had it for a couple of years. It is great and use a second monitor with it. If you get one, just make sure it has the resources for what you want to use it for. They are difficult to upgrade and are limited like laptops. mine is touch screen but never use it as one. IMO, unless you already have one and actually use it, it is a waste of money, otherwise, good chance you will never use it because it is just a pain to reach across the desk to it.

just remember, most people will only complain publicly, not praise publicly.

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AIO
Apr 16, 2017 1:17AM PDT

An aio is a laptop with a large screen.

Meaning you best do your homework before buying one because if something does not work quite right, today or in six months, you have a very limited upgrade path.

Touch screen, folks that use that feature develop gorilla arms.

Cords, you can use a wireless keyboard and mouse that will get rid of a couple