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I used to believe in laptops as a main computer for awhile, but I went back to the desktop world after I built my i7 920 desktop. And now I can run 4 24" monitors at 1920 x 1200 if I want to with my 460 SLI setup. You can easily build a desktop to specs better than any laptop... ever see a laptop with 12 gb of memory? Or 5.5 gb of hard drive space which I got?
I used to believe in laptops for their portability which is their only advantage over a desktop. I once thought a laptop would be a great htpc with it's low power but my current i7 920 460 sli desktop only draws 188 watts with no monitors running - and a desktop HTPC can be built to run 4 tv tuners and record 4 tv stations at the same time.
And desktops are easily fixable with common components. Laptops have special components that you need a good warranty to service.
So in my world, desktops rule. Only use laptops for portable moments, vacations, and car gps.
I used to believe in laptops as a main computer for awhile, but I went back to the desktop world after I built my i7 920 desktop. And now I can run 4 24" monitors at 1920 x 1200 if I want to with my 460 SLI setup. You can easily build a desktop to specs better than any laptop... ever see a laptop with 12 gb of memory? Or 5.5 gb of hard drive space which I got?
I used to believe in laptops for their portability which is their only advantage over a desktop. I once thought a laptop would be a great htpc with it's low power but my current i7 920 460 sli desktop only draws 188 watts with no monitors running - and a desktop HTPC can be built to run 4 tv tuners and record 4 tv stations at the same time.
And desktops are easily fixable with common components. Laptops have special components that you need a good warranty to service.
So in my world, desktops rule. Only use laptops for portable moments, vacations, and car gps.
That is true, but to me the portability trumps a desktop.
I think in the end though, as with any computer, performance depends on the needs of the user, so it's an either/or thing IMO.
That is true, but to me the portability trumps a desktop.
I think in the end though, as with any computer, performance depends on the needs of the user, so it's an either/or thing IMO.
Agreed. If I need my computer it is next to my couch. Not in an "office" somewhere.
Have I seen a laptop with 12GB's of RAM? No. Do I need a laptop with 12GB of RAM? No.
Do I need 4 monitors? No. 1 is all I NEED, 2 is nice to have.... 3 and 4? What do you use 3 and 4 for, I wonder?
For gaming I have a PS3. Which I like very much. It has never crashed and I never have to check specs before I buy a game.
Agreed. If I need my computer it is next to my couch. Not in an "office" somewhere.
Have I seen a laptop with 12GB's of RAM? No. Do I need a laptop with 12GB of RAM? No.
Do I need 4 monitors? No. 1 is all I NEED, 2 is nice to have.... 3 and 4? What do you use 3 and 4 for, I wonder?
For gaming I have a PS3. Which I like very much. It has never crashed and I never have to check specs before I buy a game.
I tried to rep you, but I have to spread it around first.
I could have written this post. (Key the theme to The Twilight Zone)
Hopelessly addicted to Battlefield2: Bad Company. I traded Call of Duty in for it. LOVE both games. Slight edge to BF: BC2. The "squading tactic" adds such a great layer. And driving tanks and flying helo's is cool, too.
Also: Red Dead Redemption. Never was a huge GTA fan but I like the Western twist to this game.
Getting ready to finally trade in Little Big Planet. That is a pretty fun platformer.
Blur is a super fun car racing game. I downloaded the demo for that. Might buy.
And, of course, the Staple of every system I've owned including PC: Tiger Woods Golf.
I love golf games.
We keep looking at Little Big Planet. Perhaps it's time to do it.
I found COD 4 to be really short. Perhaps I am spoiled by Wolfenstein, which is a long game.
I'll look into Battlefield2: Bad Company.
Thanks.
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Agreed. If I need my computer it is next to my couch. Not in an "office" somewhere. 
) but what do you play on the PS3? I'm always looking for new games.
