Laptop V Desktop

Ramirez67 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 02:35 AM

I am going to buy a computer, becuase I am sick of having to share the family one with the other three people in the house lol and the problem is that I can't decide if I should get a laptop or a desktop.

A laptop would be good becuase it is portable and takes up less space, and a desktop would be good for.... other reasons. My best friend is trying to talk me into getting a desktop, but I would prefer a laptop, becuase its portable and takes up less space - I have a space issue in my room.

However, I will be using the computer for school assignments, music downloads (I have around 6000 songs on the family computer atm) and all of my photos off of my camera and other images (on the family compter I have around 5000). So, my best friend keeps telling me that a laptop won't have enough space, for all that, plus email and all of the other normal things - oh and a few random games I have.

I have been saving up and so I have around $1500. And I could scrounge a bit more if I needed it. I would prefer a decent one. So basically my budget is around $2000.

I would like to know what people think of thier computer. What do you all prefer? What do you all use? What brands? e.t.c I need help, please

Thanks

**bobdole.b** · 11-03-2007, 06:41 AM

Well if I were you I would buy a desktop. Its not that the laptop wont have enough space(because almost all pc pasted the $1000 mark have at least a 80 gig hard drive), but it will become EXTREAMLY sluggish. In my opintion get a desktop because if you goin to use it for media it will give you the best performance.

However you might be able to find a nice media laptop here: CyberPower, Inc - building the best Gaming PC is not only our profession, it is our obsession.

if i were going to buy a laptop from there I would get this one.
Xplorer X5-C90S Pro Notebook

Its specs look nice, but also on all laptops you have to watchout with its cooling. (they like to overheat)

Let me know what you end up doing. you could build your own to...

Static · 11-03-2007, 07:39 AM

Well, if I were you, I would most definently buy the parts seperate and build the computer (desktop) myself, doing it this way will save you unbelievable amounts of money and it doesn't take much effort to hook everything up yourself, you could probably get something twice as good for half the cost.

I'm sure you could get a friend to help, or google exactly how to do it, it's honestly really easy, I hate it when people buy the thing already put together, they get INSANELY ripped off, it's a huge joke in Best Buy and Frys I'm sure, the guys just sitting around saying "how the fuck are we doing this? aren't these people smart enough to build it themselves and save a ton of money?!"

it's like a puzzle that you already know how to solve, there's like a maximum of 10 different pieces you need to hook up and screw down to the case.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! is a pretty useful site, my buddy uses it a lot, he says the prices are pretty decent for the parts they sell.

Ramirez67 · 11-04-2007, 01:14 AM

Thanks to both of you

Yeah, my younger cousin (insane 14 year old genius lol) builds computers from scrap parts and stuff. I have no idea to do anything like that at all, but I would like to learn. I have acctually heard that building the computer yourself, from new parts and stuff works out to be more..? I don't really know that much about any of that. Can you go somewhere and tell them what you want and then they build it for you? I'd be to afraid I'd fuck it up, if I did it myself. Btw, is it safe buying computers and stuff over the internet (I mean from well known sites and stuff) ? I never use the internet to buy anything... except for concert tickets.

11-04-2007, 04:56 AM

You could get a laptop with 200Gb Harddrives now, so all that music, pictures etc would be fine, the battery on the laptop may struggle mind you, you may want to have it near a powersource at all times,

You only seem to want it for school/mucis/pics and basic internet surfing, then you will be ok with a laptop, if your a gamer then a laptop will not give the same power as a desktop, nor would it have the same speed as a desktop, keep in mind, you can get desktops with real small cases now, and the LCD screens take up no space, but its going to come down to what you want,

Just do your research before you buy.....

**HeartAttack** · 11-04-2007, 07:28 PM

Well, if you're traveling a lot and find that you need to use a computer when you're out-and-about, than the answer is obvious: get a laptop. Plus, it sounds like you don't do any hardcore gaming, either.

A larger hard drive doesn't mean more battery power used. It's rather the speed of the drive that determines battery usage. A 4500 RPM laptop drive will take up less power than a standard 7200 RPM drive, so if power savings is a must, you should look into a lower-speed drive.

Most sub-$700 laptops come equipped with 100-160 gigabyte hard drives now, so hard drive space will NOT be a concern since your budget is around $1500.

Spending $1500-2000 will get you a damn decent laptop nowadays.

If you don't need it to be portable in any way, then a desktop could fit the bill perfectly. It doesn't sound like you do any kind of graphics work or video/music editing, so you don't really need much power.

SarahLessThan3 · 11-18-2007, 08:03 AM

I vote get a laptop. If you are worried about space, it really is the best choice outside of buying a compact desktop. If you want to take your laptop with you to school and stuff, you REALLY should get something smaller in size. I am kind of kicking myself because my laptop is fucking HUGE. 17" and upwards of 7# taking it to class is a pain in the ass.

Get something with a HUGE Gig. NewEgg.com should be able to let you choose the specifications you want and then you can go from there. Have your cousin help you choose one. I have an HP and I really like it, but the fan seems to be a bit loud, but with such a huge laptop that is to be expected.

Plus if/when you go to college you can take it with you!

can.you.feel.my.808? · 12-08-2007, 01:35 AM

desktops are a lot easier to upgrade and shit than laptops as well.