Not all of us want a 4 door or other spec. And some cars are more expensive to fix as well.
The "one size fits all" mentality would have us all driving FIRE TRUCKS since that's the only vhicle that would fit all persons and needs.
Not very practical.
Bob
PS. I have both. Why? At home I have a desktop for what I develop and the laptop is for when I head out to demo the product.
Hi,
I have a friend who thinks because notebooks are smaller than desktops they must be easier to use and "better". I searched for ?desktops vs. notebooks? in the forums here and couldn't find a general discussion.
Maybe I am just a Luddite but at our age - over 60 and retired - i.e. no travel, I see no real advantage for us on a fixed income, with bifocals, and arthritis to buy a notebook over desktop. Here is my proposed email to him on the topic. Am I all wrong or have I just failed to keep up with the latest developments?
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As for the laptop: Mark my words you will regret it. Not only is the Notebook technically at least as hard to use as a desktop, it will break and be more expensive to fix. It's the same operating system as a larger desktop - except harder to see and harder to type on. Actually you can't do as much on the smaller machine. You may not be able to easily backup your DVDs and music CDs. Note that you are primarily paying extra for the miniaturization of the physical parts, and they will break before you can say, "boo". And, of course, the battery will run out faster than your cell phone does. Unless you really need to use the computer on an airplane or in a hotel room - it's a waste. Are you going to be doing a lot of travel and need to bring the notebook along? I think the real problem is that you seem to believe that a smaller machine will somehow be simpler or easier to use. Why? It's the exact same software - so the exact same steps to run Word,Outlook Express, or Internet Explorer. (You say you only need the Internet and Email.) The programs don't change on a laptop. And personally as I get older I find it harder and harder to read the small type. Surely you are eligible for bifocals by now and arthritis will make the small keys a pain to use. Buy an E-machine and monitor. They're $500 cheaper and no harder to use. End of Sermon. This is the last time I will try to explain why your wish to make life easier and simpler is doomed. There are no easy short cuts in life! Last suggestion - why not check out PC Magazine or CNET or at least Google some reviews. Again End of Sermon!
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So how wrong am I?
Jason

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