Well it depends on what you want to do with the computer. You're going to
need a big HD, maybe an 80 or even 120GB. A DVD-R would be good for saving
pictures on. I would hope you have a DSL or cable modem for the downloading
of music and pictures. I would consider getting one of those 4-in-1
printer/scanner/copier/fax machines, it takes up less space. A CDR would be
good for saving music on, at least a 52x24x52 for fast coping. You can get
that in a laptop or a desktop, it all depends on what you want to spend. A
desktop would be less expensive compared to a laptop of the same caliber. I
would get a fast CPU, a P4 2.5Ghz or an AMD XP2800. That depends on what
brand you like better. And last but not least, do you want to take it with
you? I hope this will help you with your decision on what to get. Don't be
afraid to ask anything else you might need answered.

Carl Richard

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Sowders" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 11:41 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Desktop vs Laptop ?


> Need some advice / suggestions as to the advantages / disadvantages of
replacing
> a 6 year old desktop with a top of the line laptop.
>     Now have a 17 inch crt moniter, tower with floppy,  CDR , CD/ DVD
player, 2
> harddrives, excellent sound system , a scanner & printer.
> Do not play games, other than Solitary and Free Cell. Use scanner weekly,
> printer many times a day.
>     Save lots of pictures and music; 100 + or - emails a day, and surf the
web
> several times a day.
>     What do you knowledgable people suggest, a laptop, or another desktop,
and
> advantages or disadvantages I should know about for my mentioned use,
please?
> Thanks,    John
>
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