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Laptop or PC?

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shaz77_2
shaz77_2 Posts: 1,881 Forumite
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Hi All,

My existing PC is coming to the end of its life and I am wondering if I should purchase a PC or Laptop next time? I generally use my computer for surfing online, watching YouTube clips and DVDs as well as doing some work with Microsoft packages and playing some computer games.

My question is this would a PC or Laptop suit my needs best?

Thanks
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  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    the differential in power nowadays is negligible/ laptops are on a par with desktops/ do you need the portability / different areas of the house/ fragility can be an issue too/ build quality/
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    How is it coming to the end of it's life?
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  • MoneySavingUser
    MoneySavingUser Posts: 1,667 Forumite
    If you play high-end games a laptop with a higher-end graphics card will be more expensive
  • shaz77_2
    shaz77_2 Posts: 1,881 Forumite
    edited 28 September 2011 at 10:58PM
    closed wrote: »
    How is it coming to the end of it's life?


    It's 15years old and is running very slowly, I've been told to replace it.
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849
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  • Francesanne
    Francesanne Posts: 2,081 Forumite
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    shaz77 wrote: »
    It's ten years old and is running very slowly, I've been told to replace it.
    I'd opt for a desktop anytime. My old computer was sooooooooo slow & opted to buy new HP 52031a from PC World (no groaning please) & it's been wonderful to use. Love windows 7 and can only sing the praises of HP.
  • bengalknights
    bengalknights Posts: 5,021 Forumite
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    A pc would have the advantage of being easily upgradeable and getting more for a lower cost. If your not too concerned about portabilty then the pc would be the right choice
  • albert_s
    albert_s Posts: 72 Forumite
    or you could try putting linux on your existing system.
    a desktop will always beat a lappie hands down in a straight fight £ for £ .
  • WhiteHorse
    WhiteHorse Posts: 2,492 Forumite
    Avoid laptops unless you really need computing on the move.

    Laptops overheat easily and parts are more expensive. Upgrading is also far easier with a PC.
    "Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracy
    seeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"
    Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,432 Forumite
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    albert_s wrote: »
    or you could try putting linux on your existing system.

    Can you recommend a distro?
    Move along, nothing to see.
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