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    Laptop Vs. Pc

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by o1d1e1d1, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. o1d1e1d1

    o1d1e1d1 Notebook Consultant

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    Would it be right to say, that a PC (with identical specifications and configuration) would preform better then an equivalant laptop ?

    The subject is being argued among my bud's for a while.
    Thought I bring the debate to the pro's. :cool:

    What do U guys think ?
     
    o1d1e1d1, Jun 30, 2007
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  2. panteedropper

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    I dont know if it would be right to say, but I personally would assume that a PC would outperform a laptop with the same specs, assuming both computers are using good quality parts.
     
    panteedropper, Jun 30, 2007
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  3. taelrak

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    Identical specs and configuration? How are you going to accomplish that?

    Processors and GPUs all have their own notebook and desktop versions, and of course the notebook versions have less performance, but better for battery life and heat. Even RAM is different.

    There's been a recent trend with the c90 and d900 to put desktop processors into laptops, but that's still only one part out of who knows how many others.
     
    taelrak, Jun 30, 2007
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    A PC and a laptop won't have the exact same specs. Most laptops have a 667mhz fsb while PCs have 800mhz or 1066mhz. Also, the ram used have different number of pins, although I'm not sure if that affects performance. However, PC ram usually have better latency at the same speed than laptops. Therefore PCs have an advantage just because of better components. PCs are also much cheaper especially if you decide to build it yourself.
     
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  5. vaw

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    Do you mean desktop vs. laptop? (one talks about PC vs. Mac, isn't it?)

    Seems laptops have more heating disadvantages and so may have shorter lives?
     
    vaw, Jun 30, 2007
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    If they DID have the same specs, then one can only assume they would preform the same. Only difference being the package they come in.
     
    xnothingpoetic, Jun 30, 2007
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    If you can afford a Laptop to have the same top of the line specs of a desktop then it would perform the same but instead of the $2000 you paid for the desktop you would have paid $6000.
     
    tebore, Jun 30, 2007
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