Choosing a Laptop as a Desktop Replacement

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Choosing a Laptop as a Desktop Replacement

In the old days, buying a laptop meant sacrificing power for mobility. Today, many laptops sport huge hard drives, fast processors, and excellent video performance. Share your buying advice for the novice user who occasionally wants to take his or her laptop on the road, but mostly needs a powerful workhorse to replace an aging desktop.

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by lawman67

Sep 29, 2004

What is a desktop replacement?
Big screens and heavy machines make for sore necks and shoulders, even when you don't carry it with you.... read full review

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by lawman67

Mar 25, 2002

Easy Choice
Get the smallest, lightest laptop you can that fits your budget, and includes the features you really need. Remember, infrequently used items can be external.... read full review

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by psugrowler

Dec 15, 2000

Laptop vs. Desktop: Killer Mobile System with Power & Speed
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by Gr8ful

Oct 18, 2001

Buying used or refurbished notebooks: The answer to portable connectivity on a shoe string budget
This is a low cost solution for mobile computing. There are deals out there but as with any computer purchase, buyer beware.... read full review

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by iBen

Jul 27, 2001

Sacrifice Nothing
Apple's laptops maintain full feature sets in small sexy packages while other laptops make compromises in weight, features, and price.... read full review

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by sweetcece

Nov 22, 2000

Why I Feel Laptops Are Better Than Desktops
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by devv

Apr 6, 2007

Value for money? Go for DELL or ACER
A bigger screen and external keyboard and you wont even miss your desktop. Portability and space is a major issue today.... read full review

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by Slusy

Dec 22, 2000

Are you SURE you want a laptop instead of a desktop?
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by bub78

Nov 23, 2000

Is It Right For You?
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by peachjam

Feb 25, 2001

Why did I wait so long????
With some of the great features in my Ashton Digital laptop, I gained ground against desktops, while adding the benefits of mobility.... read full review

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by lavoisier

Nov 21, 2001

Considering a Laptop computer with a power of a desktop?
If you want a computer that has a power of a desktop, yet you can take it with you. You may want to consider a laptop.... read full review

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by p2tpeoples

Aug 3, 2001

Is that a Palm, a laptop, or a desktop
When buying a laptop, carefully consider your options and if possible, try to actually touch and pickup the notebook.... read full review

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by yusakugo

Oct 22, 2000

The Student's Handy Little Notebook That Could
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by jeffs320

Nov 30, 2000

You will pay more, but it will be worth it...
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by tarek7

Feb 15, 2001

How to buy a lap top the smart way?
think twice and buy once , if you know what i mean.... read full review

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by awargo4

Nov 29, 2000

Go laptop!
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by zver1

Nov 24, 2003

laptop issues
Mobility is great if you can afford it. Newer models with internal graphics accelerators leave little compromise versus desktop performance. Heat dissipation is a concern in high performance models.... read full review

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by lefkop

Sep 8, 2001

So you wanna replace your desktop
Upgrade or buy an new desktop, get a moderately priced laptop... read full review

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by surfn2live

Nov 9, 2000

Are you a college student and don't think you can afford a laptop for school? Think again.
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by yusakugo

Oct 18, 2000

The MultiPurpose Laptop for the Everyman's Needs
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