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    HDX ... is it really portable, and should it really be classed as a laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Toryglen-boy, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. Toryglen-boy

    Toryglen-boy Notebook Consultant

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    as title

    :)

    looks really heavy, and i dont think i would like it on my lap ....
     
    Toryglen-boy, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Personally, I believe you'd be much better served with a desktop than these extremely large "notebook" machines. Not only is it cheaper, but more powerful and fully upgradeable.
     
    Lithus, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It's portable but not laptop IMHO.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. 2.0

    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    True, but a lappy, even one this big, is more "green" than a desktop. A desktop's watts at idle is almost invariably more than a lappy's at full tilt. Plus all lappies come with a built in long running UPS known as a battery.

    Upgradeablility is mostly a thing for enthusiasts. I'm still rolling with a 6 year old Dell Inspiron. Bought new stuff lately, but still. And all I ever upgraded was the RAM, HD and CPU.
     
    2.0, Jun 19, 2008
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  5. Heathkidd

    Heathkidd M860TU

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    if it cant be used on your lap... and has less than 2hours of battery its just a nice small well cased Desktop with less wires thats my view.
     
    Heathkidd, Jun 20, 2008
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    Its classified as a desktop replacement, its still more portable than a real desktop.

    Its not really as big as it sounds.
     
    flipfire, Jun 20, 2008
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