Laptop or Desktop - what do you use?

IDENTITY · Feb 22, 2005

I recently bought a new laptop. i think i prefer it because of its mobility but the desktop was easier to use (mouse) and typing (numberpad). what do you guys use?

sherman · Feb 22, 2005

have both available, but since i bought laptop in april, ive used the desktop three times.....

DarrylParsons · Feb 22, 2005

Desktop because of the bigger monitor, laptop if on the road of course.

THE SHRINK · Feb 22, 2005

Both...

Desktop in the office...

Lapdance, err, laptop in the bedroom.....:toast:

THE SHRINK

quantumleap · Feb 22, 2005

ID:

You can use a keyboard and mouse on your laptop. There should be a port for the keyboard in the back and you can use the USB port for a USB mouse. Heck, you can even plug a monitor into the back of a laptop for a bigger screen.

There are also docking stations for laptops that allow you to connect to all 3 more easily.

WorldNumberOne · Feb 22, 2005

had my laptop for 1.5 years . love it.

quantumleap · Feb 22, 2005

THE SHRINK said:
Both...

Desktop in the office...

Lapdance, err, laptop in the bedroom.....:toast:

THE SHRINK

Shrink, a couple weeks ago you said "Oh baby" in a post of yours and I responded "Oh behave" to which you promptly flipped me off. I didn't read it until later so I didn't respond, thinking you wouldn't read the response. What I was referring to was Austin Powers. I didn't mean to scold you.

So in response to this statement made by you I say:
[as Austin Powers]: Oh behave!

VaultedTreehouse · Feb 22, 2005

Saw something on 20/20 that using a labtop on your lap will fry your sperm. Seems better than condoms to me.

Whoson1st · Feb 22, 2005

It's amazing to me that the laptop makers do not make an easier mouse to use with their product. That is the biggest reason that I haven't bought one. I know as soon as I do--up they will come with a useable mouse attached!

sherman · Feb 22, 2005

try a wireless mouse....

herefinally · Feb 22, 2005

sherman said:
try a wireless mouse....

Use the laptop always anywhere, but with a wireless mouse and keyboard when in the office.

softballchick · Feb 22, 2005

i have both, but none work very well, so i use the desktop at work.

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nimue77 · Feb 22, 2005

I am planning on getting a laptop at some point. Does anyone here use a wireless internet service so you can just use it online anywhere? How reliable is the service and how much does it cost?

quantumleap · Feb 22, 2005

numue77:

I used to have a Sprint card that would fit in the pcmcia slot of my laptop. I don't know how much it cost since my employer paid for it. I could use it in most major cities. It was basically a dial-up Internet connection and would work anywhere.

REDEYE · Feb 22, 2005

I use both, pros and cons to both

jwblue · Feb 23, 2005

nimue77 said:
I am planning on getting a laptop at some point. Does anyone here use a wireless internet service so you can just use it online anywhere? How reliable is the service and how much does it cost?

In Los Angeles, Verizon has a wireless internet service that can be used anywhere. It is currently available in most major cities. $79.99/month.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobileoptions/broadband/index.jsp

Responding to another topic.

I bought a nice desktop a couple years ago. Wish I would have gotten a laptop and bought a monitor to use at home.

IS