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Laptop versus desktop
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bobwarasila <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:08:26 -0500
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This is a hardware question but not a building question:^))

I'm trying to help my son who runs a small architecture firm decide if he should upgrade some desks to high end laptops as replacements for desktops.  These machines would be loaded with AutoCad or AutoCad LT depending on who uses them.  His IT person is recommending DELL Precision M70 with a 2.13GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM and a FX Go1400  256 MB graphics card.   We understand that a separate issue is: does the user travel with the laptop.  The current price on these computers is about $3700 with XP Pro and Small Business Office Suite.   A Dell Precision Workstation with Xeon CPU and 2 GB runs about $3100 including monitor.

So the question is:  Does it make sense to use laptops for AutoCad architectural work?

Bob Warasila

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