Desktop computers dead

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Firetastic wrote: »

I just wonder how people manage to type letters on an Ipad and stuff.

Well I know I can write emails on them and comment on forums. If it was required I'm sure I could easily manage using word on a iPad. From what I gathered Microsoft did a really good job in developing their software to work with the iPad.

Its all about knowing what you need a computer for and buying what fits your needs.

Apple first started selling them in 2010 and people still buy them. Around 43 million of them just in the last year.

Firetastic

I've always had desktops and used them at school and college. Maybe I'm strange but I like sitting at a big screen. I can see everything clearly and it's more comfortable. Each to their own.

another_casualty

Interesting topic.
I'm an Apple person. Back in November , I had to get an iMac .
Why? It is because it is the best way to record music and has lots of ram etc. My Mac mini is too old . Things like iTunes are way out of date. Writing letters, making cv s etc cant really be done on an iPad.

I was weighing everything up, and almost decided against it . I have an iPad/ phone also. I was wondering when an iMac would be touch screen like the iPads . Maybe this is the last iMac I will buy .
If the iPad did applications such as logic and reason ( which eat up loads of ram) ,and had more features than at present then I wouldn't have needed an iMac .

My guess is that within 6 years , most of us won't need a desktop.

AndyPix

Lorian wrote: »

I buy lots of desktops still, but they are changing with the times. They are all now the size of a small book, have i5 and i7 processors, nvme disks, 3 monitor outputs, wifi, and use a max of 65w power, and are quite quick.

Inside of course its a high-end laptop chipset and processor with no keyboard or monitor in a tiny metal case. They are a delight to both work with and to maintain. They do command a premium price, but are becoming mainstream.

Typing this on an core I7 OptiPlex 9020m - lovely bit of kit

AndyPix

another_casualty wrote: »

It is because it is the best way to record music and has lots of ram etc. .

What makes it better at recording music may I ask ??


(Sent from a micro form factor PC with 32GB RAM)

Pauciloquent_1_2

Carrot007 wrote: »

Yes desktops are getting less popular.

You have a laptop in a bigger case not a desktop.

Will they die off? Not as servers any time soon.

Laptops have small screens. I need 2 24 inch at a minimum. I don't see any 24 inch laptops. But hey I would use one with an external monitor and keyboard and mouse if the price was right.

What is happening is most people have realised they don't need a lot for their needs these days. So maybe a 17 inch laptop does fine.

I reckon you hit the nail on the head there. It doesn't take that much to log in to Facebook, check your bank or do the shopping online at Tesco I suppose.

My desktop's hooked-up to 24 inches and proper (as in amp & speakers) surround sound, with a second connection to 55 inches of OLED for watching whatever whenever.
I really don't fancy trying to rejuvenate the old family photo's, re-format the old vinyl & cd's or recode videos for the kids (all done legally of course) on a netbook or even a laptop.

Mind you, at least when I'm asked to convert a dvd for one of the grandkids so that they can watch it through a "stick" on a whatever-it-is at least I could say "no" AND save myself some time.

Geodark

I dont personally, but the majority of people where I work use desktops. I use a mac here along with a tablet and laptop at home. We do still have a couple of desktops at home which I fire up every now and again, purely because the software I want is installed on there and I haven't had a chance to install it on my laptop yet.

boliston

another_casualty wrote: »

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I was weighing everything up, and almost decided against it . I have an iPad/ phone also. I was wondering when an iMac would be touch screen like the iPads . Maybe this is the last iMac I will buy .
If the iPad did applications such as logic and reason ( which eat up loads of ram) ,and had more features than at present then I wouldn't have needed an iMac .

My guess is that within 6 years , most of us won't need a desktop.

i would have thought using a touch screen imac would be quite awkward as you would need to have it really close unless you have very long arms - the main advantage of a large screen for me is a comfortable viewing distance - a laptop viewing distance is too close to use my distance vision glasses and too far to read without glasses

KxMx

I think for general home yes they are dying.

I know when current desktop goes it'll be replaced with the most decent laptop i can afford.

datostar

Firetastic wrote: »

I just wonder how people manage to type letters on an Ipad and stuff.

Bluetooth keyboard or the well-heeled get an iPad Pro with the magnetic connection keyboard integral with a folding case.