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Old 2nd Feb 2008, 02:49
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Hi

I am considering update my computer and cannot decide between a PC or LapTop, any advice??

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Old 2nd Feb 2008, 03:13
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Personally, I wouldn't replace a Desktop PC with a Laptop, but having a Laptop as a 2nd machine is fine.
I know Laptop specs are now really good and prices have fallen, but if you leave a Laptop on all day and all night, it is much more likely to overheat than a Desktop and it's working life will be shorter. The spares are usually more expensive too.
Also the components in a Laptop are often not as robust ....i.e. DVD-RW Drives, batteries & charging circuits seem to fail quite often and unless you know what you are doing, repairing a Laptop can be a specialist/costly job. Plus Laptops are not easy to upgrade.



That's my opinion .... but see what others say
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Old 2nd Feb 2008, 05:02
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depends what you use it for i suppose,

but phil is completely right
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