Is it stupid to buy a laptop if ...

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#1 XxHoosierdaddy
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I won't take it anywhere, and it just sits at my computer desk?

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#2 cybrcatter
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Yes. You'll get more for less money if you buy a desktop computer instead.

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#3 brendanhunt1
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Depends what you use it for

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#4 megagene
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That's what I did.
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#5 JML897
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If you're sure you aren't going to take it ANYWHERE, then I think it's a waste of money unless you're low on space in your room/home/etc.
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#6 TheHighWind
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It's nice to lay in bed and surf the web.

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#7 sikanderahmed
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laptop is always a better choice imo....unless you need alot of power

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#8 ehhwhatever
Member since 2010 • 1463 Posts

Yea you could have gotten a HP mini netbook and take it everywhere and it will fit on your stomach and listen to music etc.

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#9 theNoss
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If you don't plan on taking it anywhere.. even around your house then yes, like it's been said it would be stupid.

Guarenteed the desktop computer you buy for the same price will be faster than the laptop.

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#10 Allicrombie
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not stupid. comfie couch or recliner + laptop = epic win.
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#12 ff7fan2
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If it is never going to budge from that one spot, then yes. But there's times where it's nice to be able to go on the computer when just laying down on the couch or something.
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#13 UnknownElement4
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If you have the money it's not really stupid at all. Nothing wrong with not taking it anywhere.

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#14 carrot-cake
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Yea you could have gotten a HP mini netbook and take it everywhere and it will fit on your stomach and listen to music etc.

ehhwhatever


Netbooks are a pretty bad deal if you ask me. No optical drive, minimal performance, too small.

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#15 Ceraby
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I don't think it's stupid. At least you have the option of portability should the need ever arise.

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#16 Vax45
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If you just need something for everyday stuff (nothing processor intensive), I think it's a better choice than a desktop, unless you're on a budget. It's nice to be able to take my netbook out on the porch and do my homework there.
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#18 Rckstrchik
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If your using it for games, then yes that'd be pretty stupid because desktops are better for that. But if you'll just be surfing the interwebzzz then.....no because it's better for that because you can just be lazy anywhere in your house.

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#19 Palantas
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If you never, ever take it off your desk, then no, don't get a laptop.

I like to do this:

It's nice to lay in bed and surf the web.

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#20 Agent-Zero
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It's nice to lay in bed and surf the web.

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