Do you get more speed and space?

NCIS330 · 07-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Do you actually get more space and more speed on a desktop computer than a laptop?

sup2jzgte · 07-18-2006, 11:20 PM

I would have to say yes, because you can fit a lot more stuff in side a desktop as opposed to a laptop and laptops tend to not allow you to change the processors, but that is just what I think. i would have to say if you are looking to save 1000 of files and play some hard core games I would go with a desktop, but there are a few laptops out there that will work

NCIS330 · 07-18-2006, 11:26 PM

Well right now I have a laptop but as I found out, I use it all the time on the desk and it tends to get really hot. Any suggestions on what brand to buy? I don't want to build one because I don't know anything about computers.

**The_Other_One** · 07-18-2006, 11:49 PM

Laptops are typically slower due to lower power consumption devices inside. Laptop drives are typically slower too because they are limited to how fast they can go. DVDs are limited to 8x(at least all I've seen), CDs around 24x, and harddrives by around 7200RPMs.

Storage is less, harddrives are usally 100G max. I don't really look for these drives so there might be larger ones around now...

NCIS330 · 07-19-2006, 12:01 AM

Well I don't do much on my current laptop so I think that another laptop would be more than enough speed and prolly enough space to.

footballstevo75 · 07-19-2006, 04:15 AM

100GB isn't that max now

its up there, but there is bigger ones

07-18-2006, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
NCIS330 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 186	Do you get more speed and space? Do you actually get more space and more speed on a desktop computer than a laptop?

07-18-2006, 11:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Laptops are typically slower due to lower power consumption devices inside. Laptop drives are typically slower too because they are limited to how fast they can go. DVDs are limited to 8x(at least all I've seen), CDs around 24x, and harddrives by around 7200RPMs. Storage is less, harddrives are usally 100G max. I don't really look for these drives so there might be larger ones around now... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

07-19-2006, 04:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
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sup2jzgte Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Gay State Age: 26 Posts: 1,596	I would have to say yes, because you can fit a lot more stuff in side a desktop as opposed to a laptop and laptops tend to not allow you to change the processors, but that is just what I think. i would have to say if you are looking to save 1000 of files and play some hard core games I would go with a desktop, but there are a few laptops out there that will work

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NCIS330 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 186	Well right now I have a laptop but as I found out, I use it all the time on the desk and it tends to get really hot. Any suggestions on what brand to buy? I don't want to build one because I don't know anything about computers.

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NCIS330 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 186	Well I don't do much on my current laptop so I think that another laptop would be more than enough speed and prolly enough space to.