Why did you go with a notebook?

Wasn't sure where to post this, but I was just wondering, what made you go with a notebook versus a desktop which would probably be less money, and more upgrade options/power.

 

For obvious reasons: my bedroom is cramped enough as it is, and I like the mobility factor. Whenever I have a huge project due, I just bring my notebook over to my friend's place and we can work on it together. This way, I don't have to worry about making my code run on his machine, something that is always a headache. (It's not the code, it's the path values and project settings that need to be tailored to the machine. The binary produced always runs on any compatible OS.)

 

Yup, and what a pain with the wires on the desktop...that is one of the reason I prefer notebook over desktop, I have only 1 wire on my notebook, which of course, the AC adapter. Other reasons...

1. Move easily
2. WAY SMALLER
3. Take with you EVERYWHERE.

JC

 

portability mainly......plus I now have a 15.4" portable DVD player

 

One, you can take it with you. Two, you have a built in UPS (the battery). and Three, it works out of the box (spent too many years configuring computers for work - I just want my own to work without hassle).

Oh, yes, you can get a desktop of similar capability for less, but the price delta is shrinking every month. Remember, the notebook is pretty much complete, where as a desktop needs a monitor, keyboard, pointing device, and in many cases, additional ports, all with their own drivers.

Wayne

 

Portability for my Job (I have owned laptops/notebooks computers since 1987)

I do own 2 notebooks;

a VoodooPC Envy M855 (See Specs below)
A Dell Latitude C400 as a backup lightweight notebook.

and 2 desktop computers:
AMD 64X2 4200 (This one will run a small milling machine)
Intel Core2Duo E6600 with Nvidia 8800 (yet to be assembled)

The last one is a lunch box Biostar Ideq 200N that will be retired to the trash bin as soon as the Core2Duo is completed.

 

Ok, on the shallow side... (1) It's cool and (2) I knew my geekery would not be complete without a laptop. The Luke Skywalker statue in my living room just wasn't geeky enough!

On the serious side... I'm a military wife. I end up traveling a lot. My computer becomes my easiest means of connecting with people. With a laptop I can take that connection with me, keeping all my favorite programs and information. It's like taking a bit of "home" where ever I go.

I also like to sit on my duff in the living room a lot. My couch is much more comfortable than my computer chair. With a laptop I can just move where ever I feel like instead of being tied down to a desk.

It's cool too. Oh wait, didn't I say that already?

 

1) On par with Desktop PC (i say at least TurionX2 or CoreDuo)
2) Lighter than Desktop PC
3) Smaller than Desktop PC
4) Has a built in LCD monitor
5) I can easily bring my notebook everywhere

That's my reason and i believe that's the reason of almost everyone in NBR.com! (or maybe even more reasons)

 

Just love my notebooks. Hardly ever use the desktop. I love being able to take my notebook outdoors while I have a smoke.

 

I got a notebook so I can take it to Uni with me when I go, and because my dad said I wasn't allowed a desktop.
I really wanted a desktop rather than a laptop, but it's grown on me now and I like it.

 

Because I fly every week for work and having a great desktop sitting at home is well... kinda useless when you aren't at home.

Plus I like being able to take it anywhere I choose.

 

1. Working in the backyard on a nice day. My new NB really does have the power of a desktop. Now, if it could reliably synchronize files, Outlook, and a couple of other apps between the NB and the desktop, like I can with my Treo, it would be tremendous!

2. Freedom to go pretty much anywhere and still surf/check email.

3. The unending need to be an ubergeek babe magnet!

 

been using aportable since about 1986(???) when I bought my first real computer a Compaq "portable" that weighed in at 22lbs. Had built-in crt, keyboard & two 5-1/4" FDD's no hdd and obviously no battery...it was awesome. Looked like an old singer sewing machine case and weighed, I think, about 10lbs more...hehehehe...but I was in college getting a new degree in Comp. Sci. (what it was called then). And could really see the benefit for mobility being a student.

Over the years I bought only one desktop system around 1990 from Northgate. It was nice but I felt lost w/o a portable. Soooo, everything since then has been a laptop, about 8 of them so far counting my most recent...nothing beats the ability to simply need to get away from everyone and still be able to work. So, for me it has pretty much always been the convenience of portabilty.

 

I got a laptop because carrying my desktop, monitor, peripherals and cables to school daily would be much too difficult, and I cant work while on the bus either.

For some reason, I get the strange feeling that those terms contradict each other.

 

1. Mobility
2. Theres barely enough space in my room for a desktop
3. Requirement for all Computer Engineering students at my University

But hopefully in a year or two I'll be able to get a desktop

 

I have to work with lots of files and projects at home and in office so its pain to transfer data between the computers because all data has to be latest. Its easy on laptop. Previously i used to work on home computer then transfer files to my laptop to work on it then i just stoped using my home PC and started working whole time on my laptop. I always connect external keyboard and mouse on my laptop and use it as desktop in office and at home.

My next laptop will be 17 inch. I usually carry my laptop everywhere and it always sits in my car.

 

portability, I can carry it with me if I travel,school,work..

even carrying around the house is still a great portable thing as I don't always need to stay in my room just so I can use my computer.

When I travel, I can take pictures off my camera and save into laptop for space and to see them better.

More and more airports now have internet connections which is great while waiting for flights.

Its also nice to have a laptop in the car incase I get lost and it shows the maps for me

 

A notebook is beautiful technology. Desktops are ugly, space occupying, boxes. Everything in a notebook works gracefully togeather in harmony. The Cooling system works efficienty even when plenty of chips overlap each other.

 

Laptop...to stay in bed longer, to reduce stress on body caused by long periods of sitting or standing. Laptop is most ergonomically correct, allowing freedom to choose any pose while using it.

 

I needed to upgrade my computer anyway, and I thought it would be useful to have a laptop for college, and it would be easier to bring it to LANs. So far, I'm very happy with my choice