Desktop Vs Laptop

>non upgradable cpu
>non upgradable gpu
>sata is shit on laptops so even a good ssd won't get you anywhere
>non upgradable screen

Nope

it honestly depends on what you need your computer for. why do people come to /g/ with such personal, subjectively determined questions expecting us to know what works for you and what doesn't?

>>57944236
I though /g/ is pro-laptops.
Since every laptop lasts about 3-4 years, and you need to upgrade every 3-4 years anyway it would be better if you go with laptops.
>>57944247
Maybe because of the new playback standards.

>>57944236

PC's are cheap enough that when you want to upgrade your cpu or gpu on a laptop you buy a new one.

Also, he said "non-gaming" so why the fuck would you even need to upgrade your gpu

fwiw i did upgrade the screen on my laptop, and also you can literally use external screens very easily with even basic laptops like mine with integrated graphics

2017 man

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>>57944236
>non upgradable cpu
Most of today's laptops have decent CPU.
>non upgradable gpu
External GPU is a thing, and consoles are is what's made for gaming, not PCs, and who games in 2017?
>sata is shit on laptops so even a good ssd won't get you anywhere
>Falling for the SSD meme
Why do you need such a very high speed? in these case you need a server.
>non upgradable screen
Docking stations and external monitors?

That's why the T series of thinkpads are so popular on /g/.

>>57944227
>decent laptop
Well, a decent laptop cost as much as two non-gaming desktops.
The only thing you get is portability and with all the tablets and phones, you're better of getting a new phone and desktop.

>>57946186
you also get massive electricity savings

>>57946210
>massive electricity savings
Why is this so much important?
I doubt you pay more than 30$ a year for simply running desktop?

>>57944236
This may fall under "non upgradable gpu"

>usually limited to 1 external screen

>>57944236
How is it being able to not go anywhere with a computer?

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>>57944524
>posts thinkpad
>doesn't mention that the motherboard supports swapping CPU's without breaking anything

You had one job.

>>57946275
Also, the fact that you can pretty much replace the screen with whatever you want on the T420.

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>>57946237
jokes on you

>>57946231
i pay like $200 year
i don't turn PC off and I play games

>can carry it with you

>can overheat more easily

>when something breaks you cant replace it cheaply or simply

>doesnt last long when running on battery

>is generally more expensive at every price point and for every job you need it for, all things considered

I have a Desktop for gaymen or if I need serious CPU/GPU power for some reason. I only use it like 3 times a week.

For the rest I use a 13" MBP.

For me it makes more sense to use the right tools for the job. Really powerful laptops cost an insane amount of money (inb4 but u bought a macbook xD), they sacrifice portability and battery life and still don't come close to the power you can get with a desktop PC for the same or less money.
Unless you absolutely need portable power (like actual video editors who are constantly on the road etc.), I'd just use a portable laptop and a powerful desktop not some kind of bastardized hybrid.

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>>57946275
I've failed you senpai.
Also you can unlock ivy bridge with coreboot.

>>57946335
yes but carrying it with you is an important thing unless you are a basement dweller

>>57946358
but u bought a macbook xD

>>57944236
>non upgradable cpu
>non upgradable gpu
Sorry, but most people don't upgrade those components, just buy a complete new PC.
>sata is shit
yeah whatever
>non-upgradable screen
If you want to replace your desktop with a laptop then you're going to use an external monitor you dumb fuck, like I do.

>>57944227
If you're not gaming at all, yes I don't really see the need for a desktop. My laptop's Core i7 is more than fast enough for most people's uses. I only have a desktop for gayman.

>>57944227
>shit small screen
>shit small keyboard

and if you connect an external screen and keyboard you end up with a desk full of stuff

>>57947743
>small screen
why would you go for 10 inches laptop?
if you want to watch something on it you get 15.6.
>Small keyboard
That's an advantage.

Been using a T60 as my only PC for about 3 years now. It's been great. Really can't say a bad word about it.

To be honest a full PC would probably be too much now.

>>57944227

No, I have a desktop I built myself. It's great for relaxing on snowy days like this. I also have a XPS 13 for on the go and using in bed when I don't feel like sitting on my years used office chair and want to view my TV from a farther distance.

>work on laptop
>game on PC

I can't be the only one

>>57947825
>15.6
That's still small as fuck for comfy use. And it's not just about watching videos, but try opening two documents/browsers/whatever side by side on anything under 20".

Also even the cheapest rubber dome keyboard will beat most laptop keyboards out there.

If I never gamed at all I could use my old Toughbook instead of owning a desktop. Gaming is the only reason I built the desktop I currently have actually, I did previously use a laptop for everything until I got more into games that are harder for a cheap laptop to play

>>57947853
>T60
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/migr-62722
Does it play my chinese cartoon?

>>57944227
I have several shitty Chromebooks and tablets that replaced the desktops in my house (Sandy Bridge/Llano or older). All of them are connected wirelessly to their own virtual desktop run on a dual Xeon server in my basement. Not only are we reducing our total power consumption in the house, but we've got faster set-ups than any single desktop we've had in the house that we can take anywhere within the house.

Desktops are a mistake.