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clickhappy · 11-08-2014, 04:41 PM

After about 16 years of using big desktops I'm tired of their heaviness and immobility and wires everywhere.

My friend has a Lenovo yoga and i love it. Nice and light, reasonably powerful enough, im used to a big monitor screen but I'm getting used to a smaller 14" screen the more I use it.
I'm thinking how nice it would be to get rid of my desktop do all my work on a light thin laptop.
Anyone else on this and happy with their decision?

ctggls · 11-08-2014, 04:43 PM

I'm working on 15.4 inch lapotop for 5 years now and it's more than ok

wehateporn · 11-08-2014, 05:32 PM

laptops too small

kane · 11-08-2014, 05:40 PM

I have both. I have a desktop with two 24 inch monitors for when I need to focus and use both screens to productive and I have a laptop for when I feel like relaxing in the recliner and working at a slower pace.

SilentKnight · 11-08-2014, 05:42 PM

Haven't fired up my desktop in years.

ErectMedia · 11-08-2014, 05:58 PM

Do all my work on a desktop from my home office and don't see that changing until they say fuck you we ain't making them anymore.

sarettah · 11-08-2014, 06:09 PM

I have been using nothing but laptops since about 2008.

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EddyTheDog · 11-08-2014, 06:21 PM

I have a laptop set up so that I can take it to my 'office' and plug it in to a nice big screen, descent KB/mouse and some extra hard drive space - Use a powered USB hub and you only need to plug in 2 things...

My desktop pretty much just collects dust these days.....

MrBottomTooth · 11-08-2014, 06:30 PM

I cant do any real work on a laptop. The only way i can manage is if i attach an external mouse and keyboard, which kinda defeats the purpose.

mineistaken · 11-08-2014, 06:31 PM

It is not the same... Unless you plug in keyboard and mouse. Than it might come close, but still not as comfortable to work with.

If you do not plug mouse and/or keyboard than it is way less comfortable to work with. And most likely takes much more time to do the same tasks.

mineistaken · 11-08-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

I cant do any real work on a laptop. The only way i can manage is if i attach an external mouse and keyboard, which kinda defeats the purpose.

Exactly. Not sure what kind of work people can do on them without sacrificing certain amount of time (takes longer to do tasks on laptop than on desktop).

Supz · 11-08-2014, 07:45 PM

ive been using a laptop for a few years now. I still love a nice desktop. but the portability bring things home for work and vice versa.

candyflip · 11-08-2014, 07:51 PM

Yes, and then went back to a desktop, mobile and tablet setup. Got rid of the laptop.

aka123 · 11-08-2014, 07:52 PM

I use desktop (under desk, not top), although I have laptop too collecting dust. Many people I know using laptops, are using large external screen, mouse and a keyboard. So, I don't really see a point in using laptop. I too have extra keyboard and mouse for the laptop, for the little use it has.

dicknipples · 11-08-2014, 08:16 PM

While I pick up what you're putting down, I really haven't had any issues.

I run an iMac at the office, and carry my MacBook Pro between the office and home. I use a program called Teleport that allows me to just open my MacBook Pro up next to my iMac on a stand and use my iMac's keyboard and mouse on it as if it was just another display.

I am however upgrading my hardware here in a couple months and will get rid of the iMac in exchange for a beefed up MacBook Pro and 2 daisy chained Thunderbolt displays both at the office and at home where I'll just dock my MacBook Pro between the two setups.

woj · 11-08-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

Exactly. Not sure what kind of work people can do on them without sacrificing certain amount of time (takes longer to do tasks on laptop than on desktop).

maybe they consider trolling gfy "work"? but even that, you can do better on a desktop...

Rochard · 11-08-2014, 09:12 PM

I use a PC. I mean, I use a fucking huge, monster, massive Alienware AURORA computer. However, it's behind my desk. I use three monitors while I work.

I have two laptops and then a Mircosoft Surface, and I've been forcing myself to work from a laptop downstairs after hours but.... I'll never be as fast on a laptop as I am on a PC. Using a tiny track pad slows me down, the keyboard is too high on a laptop and flat - Not very ergonomic at all.

At the end of the day your computer is your keyboard and mouse. On a PC your keyboard and mouse is what you choose. On a laptop you are stuck with whatever keyboard they give you, and they never compare to a keyboard you pick yourself.

johnny_d · 11-09-2014, 03:31 AM

Desktop is better for me (bigger screen, and more powerful pc).

yuu.design · 11-09-2014, 07:46 AM

i switch to a macbook on 2007 and was the best thing i do. if you miss the monitor you can connect one when get at home too

Wizzo · 11-09-2014, 07:57 AM

I use a laptop but connected to a monitor and keyboard at home but like having my main machine when I travel.

GUNNER · 11-09-2014, 08:44 AM

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Do all my work on a desktop from my home office and don't see that changing until they say fuck you we ain't making them anymore.

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candyflip · 11-09-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

I use a PC. I mean, I use a fucking huge, monster, massive Alienware AURORA computer. However, it's behind my desk. I use three monitors while I work.

I love how you shit all over people for buying Apple, but you tout your Alienware like it's something special. It's a Dell with a fancy logo.

dicknipples · 11-09-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I love how you shit all over people for buying Apple, but you tout your Alienware like it's something special. It's a Dell with a fancy logo.

Paul&John · 11-09-2014, 09:27 AM

still on desktop

Mark-G · 11-09-2014, 09:35 AM

yes, done is few years ago and never looking back to those large, noisy desktops anymore...

Best-In-BC · 11-09-2014, 09:40 AM

labtops and tablets will never be powerful enough for me ether, atleast there is no sign of it yet

The Porn Nerd · 11-09-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ErectMedia

Do all my work on a desktop from my home office and don't see that changing until they say fuck you we ain't making them anymore.

Isn't that day coming tho?

Desktops for sitting there 12 hours a day working my ass off but laptops for when I travel and only work 6 hours a day. LOL

BTW: People who use tablets or smartphones for all their work are scary freaks and should be avoided at all costs.

SBJ · 11-09-2014, 06:32 PM

This last Fri.I picked up a new Dell i7 laptop and hooked up a 23" hdmi monitor as well as a wireless mouse, and keyboard.

I love it's speed. It works like a desktop but if I just unplug it I can take my laptop anywhere without having to boot up a different machine or worry about if I have the same files on my mobile machine.

Also bought a Samsung 10.5 Tab S that is fast but is used for leasure surfing. And I bought a 55" Samsung 3D tv and I can mirror my tablet or laptop to the new tv.

MPGdevil · 11-09-2014, 08:16 PM

Only device I could see replacing my desktop, would be a Surface Pro 3 with a dock hooked up to my big monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Then again, I am a gamer as well so nothing will ever replace my desktop. I love building my own PCs.

Joshua G · 11-09-2014, 08:21 PM

i'll never use a laptop as the primary. what i do is i have my PC running 24-7 & i use a laptop to remote access the PC via teamviewer. that way i get laptop convenience but all the power of my desktop which a laptop will never match. obviously i need a wifi connection but thats becoming less & less of a problem by the year. go ahead & steal my laptop. nothing of value is ever on it.

mineistaken · 11-09-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

BTW: People who use tablets or smartphones for all their work are scary freaks and should be avoided at all costs.

Babaganoosh · 11-09-2014, 08:51 PM

I tried going to a laptop last year and failed miserably. I'm back to a 3 monitor PC desktop. Laptops are great if you need to type out an email or watch kitten videos while you're pinching a loaf but I can't get any real work done on them.

mightyjoe · 11-09-2014, 09:21 PM

If you're working at home like me desktop is a must.

I only use my laptop (and mobiles) for leisure (jerking at jap teens and a lot of reading) and bring it on when I'm out of town.

So thats it.

Post PC era is a hoax!

TrashyGirl · 11-09-2014, 09:55 PM

My desktop has become more of a hard drive storage unit. I work from my laptop.

11-08-2014, 04:41 PM	#1
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Anyone else give up their desktop and switch to doing their business only on laptop and mobile? After about 16 years of using big desktops I'm tired of their heaviness and immobility and wires everywhere. My friend has a Lenovo yoga and i love it. Nice and light, reasonably powerful enough, im used to a big monitor screen but I'm getting used to a smaller 14" screen the more I use it. I'm thinking how nice it would be to get rid of my desktop do all my work on a light thin laptop. Anyone else on this and happy with their decision?

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sarettah see you later, I'm gone Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,073	I have been using nothing but laptops since about 2008. . __________________ All cookies cleared!

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ctggls Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 898	I'm working on 15.4 inch lapotop for 5 years now and it's more than ok

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	I have both. I have a desktop with two 24 inch monitors for when I need to focus and use both screens to productive and I have a laptop for when I feel like relaxing in the recliner and working at a slower pace.

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mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	It is not the same... Unless you plug in keyboard and mouse. Than it might come close, but still not as comfortable to work with. If you do not plug mouse and/or keyboard than it is way less comfortable to work with. And most likely takes much more time to do the same tasks.

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Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	ive been using a laptop for a few years now. I still love a nice desktop. but the portability bring things home for work and vice versa.

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aka123 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: 64 00 N, 26 00 E Posts: 4,450	I use desktop (under desk, not top), although I have laptop too collecting dust. Many people I know using laptops, are using large external screen, mouse and a keyboard. So, I don't really see a point in using laptop. I too have extra keyboard and mouse for the laptop, for the little use it has.

11-08-2014, 08:16 PM	#15
dicknipples Formerly known as Lensman Industry Role: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 654	While I pick up what you're putting down, I really haven't had any issues. I run an iMac at the office, and carry my MacBook Pro between the office and home. I use a program called Teleport that allows me to just open my MacBook Pro up next to my iMac on a stand and use my iMac's keyboard and mouse on it as if it was just another display. I am however upgrading my hardware here in a couple months and will get rid of the iMac in exchange for a beefed up MacBook Pro and 2 daisy chained Thunderbolt displays both at the office and at home where I'll just dock my MacBook Pro between the two setups.

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,311	I use a PC. I mean, I use a fucking huge, monster, massive Alienware AURORA computer. However, it's behind my desk. I use three monitors while I work. I have two laptops and then a Mircosoft Surface, and I've been forcing myself to work from a laptop downstairs after hours but.... I'll never be as fast on a laptop as I am on a PC. Using a tiny track pad slows me down, the keyboard is too high on a laptop and flat - Not very ergonomic at all. At the end of the day your computer is your keyboard and mouse. On a PC your keyboard and mouse is what you choose. On a laptop you are stuck with whatever keyboard they give you, and they never compare to a keyboard you pick yourself. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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Mark-G Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 168	yes, done is few years ago and never looking back to those large, noisy desktops anymore...

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MPGdevil Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,210	Only device I could see replacing my desktop, would be a Surface Pro 3 with a dock hooked up to my big monitor, keyboard and mouse. Then again, I am a gamer as well so nothing will ever replace my desktop. I love building my own PCs.

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Joshua G dumb libs love censorship Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,198	i'll never use a laptop as the primary. what i do is i have my PC running 24-7 & i use a laptop to remote access the PC via teamviewer. that way i get laptop convenience but all the power of my desktop which a laptop will never match. obviously i need a wifi connection but thats becoming less & less of a problem by the year. go ahead & steal my laptop. nothing of value is ever on it.

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mightyjoe Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,395	If you're working at home like me desktop is a must. I only use my laptop (and mobiles) for leisure (jerking at jap teens and a lot of reading) and bring it on when I'm out of town. So thats it. Post PC era is a hoax!

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