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joshchan214 · 04-20-2008, 07:07 AM

hi all,
Lets put you in my shoes.
I'm getting a new computer soon and is struggling to decide whether to buy a desktop or a laptop.

The budget is approximately 800 USD.
I like laptops but everyone told me to get a desktop first then buy a laptop when i go for higher education two years from now.
But i can use my laptop when i'm in places like starbucks (here in Malaysia there are plenty of starbucks-like that offers not-so-expensive coffee and Wi-fi access).
Plus, i can attend to LAN parties sometimes.

So, how?

ardit · 04-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Hmm, I retract my original choice (laptops)

I think you should go for a desktop.
for $800 you won't get a very good laptop
But a pretty awesome desktop

Then after you make some good money doing web mastering, buy a laptop

Fanta · 04-20-2008, 01:29 PM

laptop - for sleeping on the bed and doing work

ardit · 04-20-2008, 01:55 PM

^ I DO THAT!
Its good, but his budget won't allow for a very good one

joshchan214 · 04-21-2008, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wunir

laptop - for sleeping on the bed and doing work

.
ya right, i forgot i can do that with a laptop.

Kelevra · 04-21-2008, 08:47 PM

I will go with wunir here but arbit has a very good point. Cant you save your 800 and ad some more when you have earned little bit more. I mean its just 400 to 1200 instead of you spending 800 now on something that you want to change later and start saving another 1200

Ikki · 04-21-2008, 10:21 PM

Personally, I prefer desktops over laptops. Desktops are easier to upgrade and "pimp". Don't know about you guys, but here in my country all computer parts for laptops are way more expensive than desktop parts.

ardit said it right: with $800 you can buy a really good desktop.

joshchan214 · 04-21-2008, 10:38 PM

But i'll need one when i goes for higher education. Should i buy when now or then?
I will get a laptop after 2 years. But how bout now? My current desktop is 6 years old.

Kelevra · 04-22-2008, 08:14 PM

I would go for a desktop for now... if you really dont need a laptop or find a really cheap one (800USD) since laptops cost more that desktops...

Hell the one im looking for right now costs over 6K (WidowPC) ;)

joshchan214 · 04-23-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelevra

...now costs over 6K (WidowPC) ;)

widowPC? I like that term.

And i could get an intel quad core for 800 USD over here but i don't need that much.
And IF i have 1000 USD i'll get a Macbook. Too bad, i don't have and extra 200.

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joshchan214 Get Linux,you'll be happy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perak, MY Posts: 1,099 My Mood: Credits: 23	laptops or desktops? hi all, Lets put you in my shoes. I'm getting a new computer soon and is struggling to decide whether to buy a desktop or a laptop. The budget is approximately 800 USD. I like laptops but everyone told me to get a desktop first then buy a laptop when i go for higher education two years from now. But i can use my laptop when i'm in places like starbucks (here in Malaysia there are plenty of starbucks-like that offers not-so-expensive coffee and Wi-fi access). Plus, i can attend to LAN parties sometimes. So, how? __________________ Corevor - portfolio + blog

04-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
ardit Pro Drop Kicker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Im 2-64 my home Posts: 815 Credits: 0	Hmm, I retract my original choice (laptops) I think you should go for a desktop. for $800 you won't get a very good laptop But a pretty awesome desktop Then after you make some good money doing web mastering, buy a laptop __________________ All My Sites GTA Gamers \| Cool Directory \| Football Forums Hot Electronics \| Get-Firefox \| Make Easy Money I Hate Stupid SiteTalkZone The Ardit

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Fanta Wunir Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK - London Posts: 137 Credits: 4	laptop - for sleeping on the bed and doing work __________________ Nekrif - My first Wordpress theme :deal:

04-20-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
ardit Pro Drop Kicker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Im 2-64 my home Posts: 815 Credits: 0	^ I DO THAT! Its good, but his budget won't allow for a very good one __________________ All My Sites GTA Gamers \| Cool Directory \| Football Forums Hot Electronics \| Get-Firefox \| Make Easy Money I Hate Stupid SiteTalkZone The Ardit

04-21-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
Kelevra Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monaco Posts: 351 Credits: 3,005	I will go with wunir here but arbit has a very good point. Cant you save your 800 and ad some more when you have earned little bit more. I mean its just 400 to 1200 instead of you spending 800 now on something that you want to change later and start saving another 1200

04-21-2008, 10:21 PM	#7
Ikki Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Caracas, VE Posts: 448 My Mood: Credits: 11	Personally, I prefer desktops over laptops. Desktops are easier to upgrade and "pimp". Don't know about you guys, but here in my country all computer parts for laptops are way more expensive than desktop parts. ardit said it right: with $800 you can buy a really good desktop. __________________ Rauru.com \| Web Development Blog

04-21-2008, 10:38 PM	#8
joshchan214 Get Linux,you'll be happy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perak, MY Posts: 1,099 My Mood: Credits: 23	But i'll need one when i goes for higher education. Should i buy when now or then? I will get a laptop after 2 years. But how bout now? My current desktop is 6 years old. __________________ Corevor - portfolio + blog

04-22-2008, 08:14 PM	#9
Kelevra Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monaco Posts: 351 Credits: 3,005	I would go for a desktop for now... if you really dont need a laptop or find a really cheap one (800USD) since laptops cost more that desktops... Hell the one im looking for right now costs over 6K (WidowPC) ;)

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