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rubicon · 10-05-2003, 01:30 PM

I agree with someone's suggestion about a gaming desktop and a used laptop. The only thing with a used laptop is the reliability (and outdated technology).

You didn't mention your buget but you might be able to get both. You can build a great desktop for $1000 and my dad recently bought a $1000 laptop (brand new) at Best Buy. The laptop is an Athlon XP 2400+ with everything a desktop has including 802.11g.

You don't mention your reasons for the laptop (ie: portability for doing homework, taking notes in class, etc.) but you might also consider a handheld like the Palm Tungsten series with a keyboard - if you just want to take some notes.

Keep in mind that a desktop is easy to upgrade but the rate at which technology is advancing, would you really upgrade it? Popping a $400 video card into your Athlon XP 2000+ isn't going to make it run as fast as a P4 3.0 GHz with FSB of 800 MHz. I've also found that when your CPU speed and bus has hit the wall, it's time to buy a whole new system - upgrading a piece here and there doesn't really do it.

I have an Athlon XP 2000+ desktop and a Mac PowerBook. The laptop has been indispensible for work and home - I'll never go without one.

10-05-2003, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	I agree with someone's suggestion about a gaming desktop and a used laptop. The only thing with a used laptop is the reliability (and outdated technology). You didn't mention your buget but you might be able to get both. You can build a great desktop for $1000 and my dad recently bought a $1000 laptop (brand new) at Best Buy. The laptop is an Athlon XP 2400+ with everything a desktop has including 802.11g. You don't mention your reasons for the laptop (ie: portability for doing homework, taking notes in class, etc.) but you might also consider a handheld like the Palm Tungsten series with a keyboard - if you just want to take some notes. Keep in mind that a desktop is easy to upgrade but the rate at which technology is advancing, would you really upgrade it? Popping a $400 video card into your Athlon XP 2000+ isn't going to make it run as fast as a P4 3.0 GHz with FSB of 800 MHz. I've also found that when your CPU speed and bus has hit the wall, it's time to buy a whole new system - upgrading a piece here and there doesn't really do it. I have an Athlon XP 2000+ desktop and a Mac PowerBook. The laptop has been indispensible for work and home - I'll never go without one. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.