portable hard drive vs desktop image
Joshua
Computer or laptop? Please list reasons, thank you.
Answer
both are computers. a computer is laptop is the same thing
i think you meant desktop vs laptop
desktop is better in the long run, especially fi it's BYOS (build your own system) .
because there's alot of 10 to 20 year old desktops in existence, although obsolete now is still in working condition. you don't see ANy laptops more than 5 years old still working. unless its ibm.
desktop:
1, expandable, upgradable
2, customizable
3, better thermal dissipation- things run cooler
4, less likely to be damaged by soda or dropped, etc
5, if BYOS you can build it to last 10 years no problem. mine has a design life to 2019 (10 years).
6, easily upgraded.modified to keep up-to-date with latest trends. like extra memory, new hard drives, new OS, etc.
7, if anything broke it's easy & inexpensive to repair/replace.
laptop:
1, one set of hardware. if you need new hardware too bad.
2, only ram cna be expanded, and usually only ot 8 GB
3, use it or loose it, it'll only last about 5 years. if you used the heck out of it or used it light and maintained it well, it'll only last 5 years
4, batteries may die, a recurring expense.
5, no upgrading options you can't even do a hard drive swap with many laptops due to the amount of special drivers, software, etc.
6, since it's portable it has the high chance of getting coffee spilt on or knocked off a table.
7, if anything broke after 1 year of ownership it's out of pocket to repair or you have ot buy a new one.
basically values break down:
laptop: $1500, 3 years. worth $500/year
recurring cost, in 10 years you'll have bought 3 laptops each costing $1500 each. ($4500)
desktop (assuming BYOS) $1500, 10 years. cost is $150/year.
in 10 years, you've only spent $1500.
basically for laptop- convenience of taking it everywhere, you're losing on hardware options, power, capacity, use, no expansion, no upgrades, suck with special hardware/software only available thru OEM software, ease of self repair options. you trade all these away for mobility at roughly 3X increased cost over a period of time, say 10 years.
is it worth it? perhaps not.
the only reason to get a laptop is to have portable computing, it will not game, it will not workstation, the screen's too small for multi media, it's primary use is mobile computing that's all. best value is always attained with desktops.
both are computers. a computer is laptop is the same thing
i think you meant desktop vs laptop
desktop is better in the long run, especially fi it's BYOS (build your own system) .
because there's alot of 10 to 20 year old desktops in existence, although obsolete now is still in working condition. you don't see ANy laptops more than 5 years old still working. unless its ibm.
desktop:
1, expandable, upgradable
2, customizable
3, better thermal dissipation- things run cooler
4, less likely to be damaged by soda or dropped, etc
5, if BYOS you can build it to last 10 years no problem. mine has a design life to 2019 (10 years).
6, easily upgraded.modified to keep up-to-date with latest trends. like extra memory, new hard drives, new OS, etc.
7, if anything broke it's easy & inexpensive to repair/replace.
laptop:
1, one set of hardware. if you need new hardware too bad.
2, only ram cna be expanded, and usually only ot 8 GB
3, use it or loose it, it'll only last about 5 years. if you used the heck out of it or used it light and maintained it well, it'll only last 5 years
4, batteries may die, a recurring expense.
5, no upgrading options you can't even do a hard drive swap with many laptops due to the amount of special drivers, software, etc.
6, since it's portable it has the high chance of getting coffee spilt on or knocked off a table.
7, if anything broke after 1 year of ownership it's out of pocket to repair or you have ot buy a new one.
basically values break down:
laptop: $1500, 3 years. worth $500/year
recurring cost, in 10 years you'll have bought 3 laptops each costing $1500 each. ($4500)
desktop (assuming BYOS) $1500, 10 years. cost is $150/year.
in 10 years, you've only spent $1500.
basically for laptop- convenience of taking it everywhere, you're losing on hardware options, power, capacity, use, no expansion, no upgrades, suck with special hardware/software only available thru OEM software, ease of self repair options. you trade all these away for mobility at roughly 3X increased cost over a period of time, say 10 years.
is it worth it? perhaps not.
the only reason to get a laptop is to have portable computing, it will not game, it will not workstation, the screen's too small for multi media, it's primary use is mobile computing that's all. best value is always attained with desktops.
Graphic design student...What are some lap top recommendations?
San Jose M
I have a desktop computer with dual monitors that I share with my husband. It works great, is super fast, and is just right for school stuff.
However, I want a lap top that can handle Photoshop as well as some other design programs.
My current laptop is at least 8 years old and is on its last leg. I can't watch videos, scroll through pictures or do multiple tasks at once on it. Those are all things I'd like with a new laptop.
What would you recommend? What do you use?
Answer
Hey San Jose Mommy. I'm a San Jose Grandpa!
I have seen this "graphic design laptop" question many times on Yahoo Answers, and I consistantly respond that there ARE no good laptops for this purposes. Mainly, it is an issue with the size of the monitor, which makes good design paifully difficult. Unless you are designing a final product that is smaller than your monitor, it is hard to work to such a small surface. It is true, that not all graphic design projects are even as small as the largest monitor, but it is simply human nature to do artwork on as large a surface as possible.
All right. Having said this, and, with the recognition that many people, particulary design students, don't really have the option of running both a desktop design station, AND having to carry a laptop for school, the only advice I can offer is that you make sure that the portable system has the most ram, fastest processor and largest hard drive you can afford. Graphics apps keep growing and get more resource hungry with every upgrade. So, get as much raw power as you can, now, to minimize the chance of going obsolete too soon.
Stick with the name brands and, run the same platform as the system at home. I won't get into the Mac vs. PC argument, except to say that I run both types in my studio. THEY WORK THE SAME! But, keep your desktop and your laptop using the same, basic platform. It will make sharing files and peripherals much easier.
Stick with the name brands.
P.S. I don't use a laptop exept for journaling while on road trips and to store photos when my flash cards get full.
Is it going to cool of much more this next week? I like warm weather, but I'm looking forward to the autumn colors.
Hey San Jose Mommy. I'm a San Jose Grandpa!
I have seen this "graphic design laptop" question many times on Yahoo Answers, and I consistantly respond that there ARE no good laptops for this purposes. Mainly, it is an issue with the size of the monitor, which makes good design paifully difficult. Unless you are designing a final product that is smaller than your monitor, it is hard to work to such a small surface. It is true, that not all graphic design projects are even as small as the largest monitor, but it is simply human nature to do artwork on as large a surface as possible.
All right. Having said this, and, with the recognition that many people, particulary design students, don't really have the option of running both a desktop design station, AND having to carry a laptop for school, the only advice I can offer is that you make sure that the portable system has the most ram, fastest processor and largest hard drive you can afford. Graphics apps keep growing and get more resource hungry with every upgrade. So, get as much raw power as you can, now, to minimize the chance of going obsolete too soon.
Stick with the name brands and, run the same platform as the system at home. I won't get into the Mac vs. PC argument, except to say that I run both types in my studio. THEY WORK THE SAME! But, keep your desktop and your laptop using the same, basic platform. It will make sharing files and peripherals much easier.
Stick with the name brands.
P.S. I don't use a laptop exept for journaling while on road trips and to store photos when my flash cards get full.
Is it going to cool of much more this next week? I like warm weather, but I'm looking forward to the autumn colors.
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