desk top or laptop (1 Viewer)

perlin

Well-known member

• Jan 1, 2012

• #1

need to get a new computer,I use my desktop for my photos,using PS CS5,and internet use,but now laptops are more powerful,I was wondering about getting a good laptop,or should I get a new desktop,which would be best.thanks.

 

YellowBudgie

Well-known member

• Jan 1, 2012

• #2

I guess it depends on how you will be using the computer. If you want to have portability the laptops the choice. If you plan to just keep the computer in one place a desktop may be a better choice. You can upgrade certain components on a desktop that you cant on a laptop, like the video card. Desktops still tend to be better performers in general.

Dana

 

Mono

Hi!

Staff member

Supporter

• Jan 1, 2012

• #3

If you do a lot of photo-editing then it is great to have a big screen, a proper mouse and a tablet. If you can afford it then have those on a docking station with an auxiliary graphics card and plug your laptop into it and you can have the best of both worlds.

 

perlin

Well-known member

• Jan 2, 2012

• #4

Thanks for your sugestions,and a happy newyear to you both.

 

C

captaincarot

Well-known member

• Jan 2, 2012

• #5

there's only 2 reasons for buying a laptop,

firstly you need the portability which comes with a laptop,
secondly you don't have sufficient space to be able to house a desktop.

otherwise for any given sum of money you will get better performance from desktop than you will form laptop,

particularly if you're brave enough to build your own from components.

 

perlin

Well-known member

• Jan 2, 2012

• #6

thankyou cptaincarot.

 

joannec

Well-known member

• Jan 2, 2012

• #7

I just got a new computer, a desktop. I don't need portability and I don't like laptops. The keyboard is too small with the keys too close together and at the wrong level for easy typing and I don't like using the finger thingy as a mouse. If you need or like to write at length, then a desktop is preferable IMO. But if you need portability..........then get a laptop.

 

perlin

Well-known member

• Jan 3, 2012

• #8

thanks Joannec,I think it is going to be a desktop,I dont need the portabilty,thanks again.