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Title: Laptop, Tablet, or Desktop Computer?
Post by: javadog597 on September 30, 2012, 08:21:50 pm
Which do you like best for different aspects of your computing needs? I currently do not own a tablet but I would like to purchase one eventually for casual web browsing. I use my laptop for normal web browsing and FusionCash and my desktop computer when I want to photoshop something together or make documents/presentations ect. - more difficult work. When I'm done with the difficult work I usually take advantage of the larger screen and better audio with a lot of Youtube!
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Post by: iama96 on September 30, 2012, 08:30:48 pm
i like to use my laptop for general use. surfing, watching YouTube videos, making money, etc. i mainly use my desktop to game or stream videos.
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Post by: javadog597 on September 30, 2012, 08:36:16 pm
I forgot about gaming. I do that on my desktop too, much easier to manage plus extra processing power. Also, my desktop is wired into our comcast modem so it's faster than my laptop slightly due to the obvious fact that it's wireless. I usually pull about 25 Mbps down 5 Mbps up on desktop computer while I get about 15 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up on my laptop. I usually don't see much difference in day to day use though.
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Post by: ninajay on September 30, 2012, 11:39:53 pm
I like my desktop computer.
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Post by: twol on September 30, 2012, 11:40:47 pm
I have a laptop, which suits me perfectly since I'm always on the move.
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Post by: wrands on October 01, 2012, 01:02:51 am
I used my laptop for FC and my iPad for games and browsing the net.
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Post by: annettefayeroach on October 01, 2012, 02:52:27 am
I like my laptop for everything. I have bad eyes so I can get real close to my laptop.
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Post by: maxinmotion on October 01, 2012, 03:06:02 am
i like to use my laptop for general use. surfing, watching YouTube videos, making money, etc. i mainly use my desktop to game or stream videos.

I use a desktop only right now because I some how crashed two laptops surfing traffic exchanges. I guess I should have been using the desktop instead of the laptop anyway. My best friend is a computer technician and she will not fix them until I promise her I want surf traffic exchanges. I don't know if I can keep that promise. Maybe just surf 1 or 2 sites at a time instead of 10.
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Post by: lacdog47 on October 01, 2012, 04:23:23 am
 I prefer a laptop myself, I'm usually on the go and a laptop is more convienant for me. Desktop's are alright but, I never owned one.
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Post by: mawhite63 on October 01, 2012, 04:33:24 am
I prefer laptops too. I keep mine hooked up to a monitor, keyboard and mouse because I'm more comfortable working that way, but I like to be able to take it with me when I go visiting relatives. We got an iPad as a gift last year and it's fun to play with, but it's not something that I could use on a regular basis for anything other than Kindle, Netflix or general surfing.
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Post by: sarabtrayior on October 01, 2012, 06:49:08 am
I have used both a desktop and laptop and I like the laptop the best because I don't have to be at a desk and I always have a LAP! V :star: :star: :star:
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Post by: ljrjess69 on October 01, 2012, 07:40:06 am
i cant live without my laptop!!!!  :icon_rr:
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Post by: gennjen on October 01, 2012, 07:55:42 am
Since I have laptop, I do everything on it.
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Post by: jkhanson on October 01, 2012, 08:01:15 am
I have a desktop and a  laptop.  I prefer the desktop because of the keyboard and mouse.  I also have a headset for using Skype when I talk with Team Members or prospects for my online business.

The laptop comes in handy when I visit my folks who don't have a computer.
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Post by: mrisha on October 01, 2012, 08:17:28 am
I love my Laptop, but hopefully one day will buy a Tablet.  I love technology and all the things that are available.
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Post by: dodgers16 on October 03, 2012, 02:38:10 pm
   I am not crazy about laptops! I think I want to be buried with my Tablet...but still nothing beats a good old fashion Desktop Computer
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Post by: pattersondebra on October 03, 2012, 02:51:08 pm
I love my laptop, I enjoy watching football and do surveys and games or just search the web all at the same time.
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Post by: acurtsinger2 on October 03, 2012, 04:12:16 pm
i have to use a laptop.my house is   so small that i wouldnt be able to find enough room for a big computer and desk.
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Post by: dbsaus1 on October 03, 2012, 04:17:18 pm
I love my laptop. I have everything I need and it goes where I go. I have a portable harddrive for storage.
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Post by: darkmwh on October 03, 2012, 04:22:34 pm
i perfer a laptop if its light and easy to carry
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Post by: dmahoney on October 03, 2012, 04:28:22 pm
Laptop, cause it's all I have  ::)
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Post by: bowrunner on October 03, 2012, 04:59:14 pm
Desktop because I can't afford to get something else.
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Post by: Lindaroof on October 03, 2012, 05:09:54 pm
I have a desk top and a lap top, I prefer the lap top, it is easier to use anywhere in the house. I like to be in the family room with my husband while he is watching his programs on TV, even if I don't enjoy those, I do enjoy being close to him.  :heart:
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Post by: Laurieandjohn on October 03, 2012, 05:23:24 pm
I work on two lappys at the same time and I have a desktop  I'm so addicted to FC
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Post by: lkeys81 on October 03, 2012, 05:37:33 pm
Laptop for general use, desktop for gaming, tablet when I'm on the go.
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Post by: lbryanwf on October 03, 2012, 05:43:25 pm
For work, I have to sitat my desk top because i use a headset attached to my desk phone. I n the evening I use my laptop to read emails and surf the net. I do not have a tablet, but I have asked Santa forone this yera ;D
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Post by: EDW39A on November 26, 2012, 01:41:01 pm
i like to use my laptop for general use. surfing, watching YouTube videos, making money, etc. i mainly use my desktop to game or stream videos.

I use a desktop only right now because I some how crashed two laptops surfing traffic exchanges. I guess I should have been using the desktop instead of the laptop anyway. My best friend is a computer technician and she will not fix them until I promise her I want surf traffic exchanges. I don't know if I can keep that promise. Maybe just surf 1 or 2 sites at a time instead of 10.

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I just got a Dell dual core laptop with 2Gb memory on Ebay for $21.50. It had to be listed for Parts Only, because it had no hard drive or CD/DVD drive, but it showed pictures that it booted up to the BIOS, so I took a chance. When it got here, I burned Browser Linux on a USB stick ($5 at Office Depot for 8Gb) and fired it up on that. Last night (while I was watching TV) I used it to surf 2,000 credits on traffic exchanges, with no worries that I would infect my Windows computer with any spyware or virus, because it was turned off. It did cost me another $21.50 for shipping, but I live in a rural area so it would have cost me that much in gas to go get one in the nearest city. Then I spent $12 for an A/C adapter, which brought my total expense up to $60 for the entire project. I am a happy camper with a sweet dedicated Internet machine.

Did you see how OldBuddy solved that problem. With a laptop dedicated to use for surfing for credits. My first computers came from peoples garbage. Sadly the recycling center gets them now!  :( My first laptop I found in the garbage of a major brokerage firm, it had a docking station as well. Have a Dell laptop which is the first one I purchased and last year I got a Compaq/HP laptop. I want a kindle/tablet to use while out and about.  ;D  But since it will not have enough power to run an external DVD drive, I will have to look around awhile. Working from a PC right now, my brother build and shipped from CA.

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Post by: MessiahMews on November 26, 2012, 01:44:14 pm
Mostly use a desktop computer, but have a laptop for when we have to travel, which isn't much.

Do not have a tablet, and don't really need one at this point.
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Post by: charmaine56 on November 26, 2012, 01:49:33 pm
 :dontknow:
its been so long since my puter was stolen that i have forgotten  :binkybaby:  :crybaby2:
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Post by: jtrask on November 26, 2012, 01:56:22 pm
Have & use a Apple Laptop about everyday.  :female:
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Post by: washingtonamanda on November 26, 2012, 02:03:26 pm
I have a laptop but if I could get a tablet I would prefer that
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Post by: healthfreedom on November 26, 2012, 02:47:35 pm
My laptop is the bomb. I prefer the laptop because of its size, its easy to travel with and it has great storage space.
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Post by: monnee on November 26, 2012, 02:54:50 pm
Laptop or tablet for travel and desktop for home use.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: alice44 on November 26, 2012, 04:39:04 pm
I have also wondered about getting a tablet.  But wondered what I really need it for?  I appreciate all the reponses you have gotten.
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Post by: rusgiftsaolcom on November 26, 2012, 04:58:51 pm
I use a desktop most of the time. I have a tablet for PTC sites that I have to click on to watch videos. I was tired of all the viruses I was getting on my desktop so now I use a tablet for those sites.
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Post by: constance312003 on November 26, 2012, 05:12:42 pm
Use a little notebook right now but would love a new laptop.  I have a desktop but do not se it much
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Post by: africanclaudie on November 26, 2012, 06:03:02 pm
I only have a desktop computer.  :'( I would love to have a laptop so that I can do my stuff while traveling, but I suppose beggars cannot be choosers, eh? At least I have a computer after all!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: champak97 on November 26, 2012, 09:28:54 pm
I use my laptop for most things, and my tablet only for browsing sometimes especially when I am not in the living room.
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Post by: Boise40 on November 26, 2012, 09:46:31 pm
I don't own a laptop or a tablet. I like my desktop since I custom built it myself and I normally just use it to watch youtube videos, play facebook games and just about everything else.
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Post by: jowbow on November 26, 2012, 10:00:25 pm
I use both a laptop and a computer.  The laptop is my sons.  So I use it when the computer is in for upgrades. :)
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Post by: inertia4 on November 27, 2012, 06:16:57 am
I prefer the desktop. But I do also own an iPad and an iPhone. I was also thinking about a laptop though.
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Post by: kingozzy on November 27, 2012, 06:28:53 am
I am a little old school yet, I have a desk computer for work and just a laptop for at home.  No tablet yet for me
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Post by: articx on November 27, 2012, 08:02:31 am
I've used both a desktop and a laptop. My preference is for a laptop.
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Post by: brum7814 on November 27, 2012, 08:05:07 am
Desktops last longer and are upgradeable.
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Post by: jstein2 on November 27, 2012, 08:11:23 am
I use my laptop or my husband's desktop for web browsing and surveys. When I get my tablet, I will be able to to do alot of this on there as well. Although, I won't be able to do Fusion Cash or other occasional surveys for other sites on it because it is android. It's okay though because I can take my tablet with me where ever I go, such as a doctor's office or resturaunt, and play games or surf the web if they have wi fi.
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Post by: kewl4reals on November 27, 2012, 08:34:09 am
Which do you like best for different aspects of your computing needs? I currently do not own a tablet but I would like to purchase one eventually for casual web browsing. I use my laptop for normal web browsing and FusionCash and my desktop computer when I want to photoshop something together or make documents/presentations ect. - more difficult work. When I'm done with the difficult work I usually take advantage of the larger screen and better audio with a lot of Youtube!
I prefer a laptop computer to the others.  It is more portable and has more features
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Post by: bretay on November 27, 2012, 08:55:17 am
my desktop is my preferred choice. I do use my laptop and tablet.tablet is easier for reading and playing some games.I do my movies and pictures on my desktop
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Post by: moonangel on November 27, 2012, 09:10:31 am
laptop goes every where i go.  use it to keep in touch with every one. desktop to print off directions and pictures
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Post by: blondie71 on November 27, 2012, 09:34:25 am
It really depends on what you are using it for.  I have a desktop and a laptop.  I would like to own a tablet someday but they are exspensive.  Desk tops hold more information than laptops.
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Post by: devideddi on November 27, 2012, 10:19:18 am
   
Laptop
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Post by: laurindat on November 27, 2012, 10:22:53 am
I have both a desktop and laptop, but no tablet. I'd like having a tablet though, for more portable web surfing, but those things are expensivee. For now, I use my laptop a lot more than my desktop since I'm actually living on school campus. But when I go home, I prefer using my desktop.
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Post by: rmendoza1 on November 27, 2012, 10:55:48 am
I like my laptop because that is all I have right now. I would prefer a tablet for casual browsing online because my laptop gets heavy after a while. :p