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Desktop vs. Laptop - insight please

Aug 6, 2004 3:36AM PDT

I'm considering buying a new computer. I'm willing to spend around 1500, although I may venture upwards (not exceeding 2000). I'm kinda torn over this though -- laptop vs pc. I've never owned a laptop, so its intriguing due to space, convenience issues, although I realize that with PC's you get more bang for your buck, which is also wieghing on my mind. Can someone help me with any recommendations? I've stuck with DELL over the past 5 years and haven't had any problems. Anyhow, I'm a grad student, soon to be teacher, however, I enjoy using the computer for many things: occasional gaming (not extreme), photo/mp3 & other media things. Anyhow, any suggestions I would greatly appreciate. Thanks.

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Re: Desktop vs. Laptop - insight please
Aug 6, 2004 5:00AM PDT

The only downside to the laptop is that most can't upgrade a video card, change the CPu, toss in a second hard disk and so on. You also lose some speed in places like the hard disk or video compared to a desktop, but that's a laptop for you...

Bob

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Re: Desktop vs. Laptop - insight please (for Bob)
Aug 6, 2004 7:04AM PDT

Do you have any particular recommendations for a desktop? Should I ditch Dell? Whats the best bang for my buck?

Thanks for the help.

~G

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insight please...
Aug 6, 2004 9:31AM PDT

For me, I've stopped any new acquisition until I decide which 64-bit capable system I'll go with. So far, the Emachine 6809 is a contender for the laptop and HP has a AMD-64 that isn't a bad deal at 699 bucks. I'd ditch their DVD+RW for an all format drive though and maybe change the FX5200 they supply for my FX5700.

Remember, this is my choice today.

Bob