Desktop Vs Laptop

[WinoBlues]

Time for a new computer.

I have been running Dell laptops on Docking stations for years.
However, About 70% of my time is now at my desk. When I go on an appointment it is pretty much pre sold. I will have to run some "what if" quotes sometimes.

With Compulife online, Winflex online, Crump, and a lot of companies quoting online paired with my new large screen phone (EVO). I am thinking that maybe I would get better value from a desktop. Seems like we are having to replace this stuff every three years or so anyway.

What do you guys that run outside appointments use? Laptop only or Laptop & desk top? Anyone use a tethered netbook?

Thank.

 

[briko3]

I personally love laptops because you can work from home or the office depending on the day or if you get caught up somewhere. I like to have client information close by. For value, a desktop is definitely a better value for the price and if you don't mind upgrading small things along the way, can last a long time.

Sounds like in your situation, it would be hard to justify a laptop...maybe just get a portable hard drive to sync information between your home computer and work computer.

BTW, I just read an article about Dell having major quality issues (some were intentionally sold even after they knew they had problems.)

To answer your last question, I keep my laptop in the car for ourside appointments and VERY rarely have to bring it in.

 

[Ken Westphal]

Time for a new computer.

I have been running Dell laptops on Docking stations for years.
However, About 70% of my time is now at my desk. When I go on an appointment it is pretty much pre sold. I will have to run some "what if" quotes sometimes.

With Compulife online, Winflex online, Crump, and a lot of companies quoting online paired with my new large screen phone (EVO). I am thinking that maybe I would get better value from a desktop. Seems like we are having to replace this stuff every three years or so anyway.

What do you guys that run outside appointments use? Laptop only or Laptop & desk top? Anyone use a tethered netbook?

Thank.

I use a desktop because you get a lot more speed for your money that way, but I do everything by phone/

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

I ditched my desktop and moved to laptop. Was tired of having to move everything from my desktop onto my laptop when I traveled. Also like being able to work from my deck or recliner.

 

[medx]

Alwasy preffeed Desktops.

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[CHUMPS FROM OXFORD]

Both. Laptop goes with me everywhere. Desktop at home because I like the option. Oh yea. Kids using other desktop for important things like Facebook.

 

[patch36]

Both. Desktops I have one for business, one for downloads, wife has her own, and we both have laptops when we want to be portable. Plus I have an android for email and calendar when I am out. We have used Gmail and Google Calendar for years, since they were by invite only and beta, and we love the flexibility and portability. No syncing necessary and I can stay in touch, monitor and update calendar from any internet accessable computer.

Unless it is a financial decision, why either/or?

 

[Fisher]

We have used Gmail and Google Calendar for years, since they were by invite only and beta, and we love the flexibility and portability. No syncing necessary and I can stay in touch, monitor and update calendar from any internet accessable computer.

Ditto that. (Not that this has anything to do with Wino's query.)

 

[catowned]

Both. Laptop goes with me everywhere. Desktop at home because I like the option. Oh yea. Kids using other desktop for important things like Facebook.

My ds keeps my FB life going.

 

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I have to admit that I have tracked down a lot of HS and college friends from Facebook.

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