Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I just got a laptop for Christmas... I love it. Sitting in bed with wireless DSL and talking shit on the internet.... does it get any better than this? Anyone else out there prefer laptops over desktops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 got both .. prefer the desktop only cause it runs ebtter then the laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 desktop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave_one Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i wish i could afford a 17" titanium apple laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by krie got both .. prefer the desktop only cause it runs ebtter then the laptop Definately the way to go. I have both too, except in my case the laptop is better. The only thing I hate about the laptop is not having a real mouse when I'm away from a desk (I have a portable optical mouse for it). Other than that... it kicks ass. And with two computers, we get some serious games of Battlefield 1942 going.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezpot Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I have both. I prefer the wireless mobility of my laptop although my desktop is faster and has all my downloads on it so its stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoga Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 desktop straight out, only because i can't afford a laptop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsøn Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by Fugazi I just got a laptop for Christmas... I love it. Sitting in bed with wireless DSL and talking shit on the internet.... does it get any better than this? Anyone else out there prefer laptops over desktops? Same here, I have wireless router, but I still have to plug that into the wall and plug in the ethernet cable...but oh well. I like my laptop more than my PC, but I need to get a desk tho, tired of sitting on the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl junkie Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by Fugazi Sitting in bed with wireless DSL and talking shit on the internet.... does it get any better than this? yes it does get better than that... sitting on the shitter with wireless dsl and talking shit on the internet... i have a desktop too (recent kick down) that i'm working on getting updated cuz it has incredibly massive storage space... with the 2 external hard drives, i could fill my laptop completely and still copy the entire fucking thing onto the desktop about 80 times... that thing'll be good fun once i get it up and running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 just how fast is wireless dsl? ive been thinking about investing in it but im not sure some tell me its fast, some say it sucks i love my laptop by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 If you can, I would avoid wireless DSL. It's nice to not have the cords to tie you down but I have experienced a lot of problems such as the following (and keep in mind I have a friend who is a computer tech that has been working on everything since I set it up): 1. We have 4 computers set up on the network. One can only stay connected for about 5 minutes at a time. Who knows why. 2. If you have any 2.4 Ghz frequency phones, whenever someone calls or you call out, everyone will be disconnected from the network due to frequency sharing. 3. If you play any games via a LAN network this shit is confusing as hell. Some computers in our network for some reason can't host (even after we disabled our firewall),and others can't even see eachother. Get the dsl with wires.... easier to set up, easier to trouble shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 id only be using it on my laptop i use 900mhz phones and i dont play many online games i just want something i can take with me but i really dont want to pay the price if its not going to be fast or has alot of problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by When id only be using it on my laptop i use 900mhz phones and i dont play many online games i just want something i can take with me but i really dont want to pay the price if its not going to be fast or has alot of problems It has a lot of problems bottom line and I have read it's only 1/10th the speed of ethernet DSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDY_500 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 got the new HP laptop.........fuckin dope as heller..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S@T@N Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Desktops. The power in laptops will never be as powerful in the same timeframe, the technology is always many months behind. ex: laptop video cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I'm totally spoiled at work with the zany computers here. Some days I'll be at a desk with 2 monitors, an ntsc video monitor and a laptop on the side. So I think I'm ready to make a good choice for my home system. I like the portability of a laptop but hate track pads and the keyboards are usually pretty shit. I dont want to have to lug around an external mouse and keyboard if I'm going to be typing for a long time. I want to get this.... http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/c122-2412.main.jpg'> Cybercube / AMD Athlon XP 2200+ / 256MB DDR PC3200 / 80GB / CD-RW / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Desktop PC with one of these http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/p610-1780.jpg'> but a laptop like this Fujitsu P2000 would be dope too! http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/images/notebooks/gal_p_series_main.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest me IS cool Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I got both. I love my powerbook because I can sit on the bed and chat, play games in other rooms, etc, etc. but this is also the same way I ruined my first powerbook (it fell from my bed onto the floor while I was away. Powermac g4 as a desktop because it rules in video editing/dvd burning/and playing online gaming. :king: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekro Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I've had no problems at all with our 802.11b/g home wireless LAN. You just plug your modem's ethernet cable into the router and plug the wireless router in and you're good to go; especially if your laptop has built in wireless. When installing PCMA cards, follow the directions EXCACTLY. It's pretty sweet to be sitting in the bathroom with my 17" HP laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S@T@N Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by Kilo7- I'm totally spoiled at work with the zany computers here. Some days I'll be at a desk with 2 monitors, an ntsc video monitor and a laptop on the side. Dual monitors is the SHIT dude. I've got my 22" centered on my desk, but I think as soon as I can I'm gonna pick up like a 15" plasma to mount behind the right side of my desk. Sounds cool right? I also want to put up temp walls around it to mount the surround speakers I have on... it would be the ultimate home theater... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26SidedCube Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hah.. I'm on my HP Notebook and I like it for accessablilty reasons more.. my friends and I tend to have giant group sessions on making shit in audio programs so I like being able to have everything I've made at my fingertips just by winding up a cord and packing up. Wireless network cards make shit way nicer. On a simliar note.. my friend has an older Dell laptop and he just got 240g external storage, an extra 90 or so meg of RAM and just ordered 2 more 17" flat screen plasmas along with $5000 in recording hardware... suck a duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I've got a few desktops, but would love the portability of a laptop. As is...I spend too much time on computers at work...so I would probably use a laptop as much as my desktop...not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BROWNer Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 powerbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenoz Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 ibook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 My desktop is a hand built with: Athlon XP 1800+ Processor 1Gb PC2100 DDR RAM Western Digital 40Gb HDD Western Digital 60Gb HDD GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Card 22" Monitor The Laptop isn't hand built, but has: Athlon XP 2400+ Processor 512 GB PC2700 DDR RAM Western Digital 60Gb HDD Some Radeon Graphics Card....pffft 15" Display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S@T@N Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 When the need for a laptop comes along, I'll get in the game. For now I'll stick with my pc: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 2 GB pc2700 ram (corsair and some other crap) 120 GB SeaGate Barricuda 7200 RPM another 120 GB SeaGate Barricuda Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum Pro 22" Flat CRT and Klipsch 5.1 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by S@T@N AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 2 GB pc2700 ram (corsair and some other crap) 120 GB SeaGate Barricuda 7200 RPM another 120 GB SeaGate Barricuda Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum Pro 22" Flat CRT and Klipsch 5.1 system. This is what I'm talking about. :+:HEAVEN:+: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 i dont enjoy my desktop. soon to have a g4 powerbook. somewhere down the line i'd like to acquire a 23'' mac cinema display as well. *orgasm* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king kong Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 dell laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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