Comments on: Are Desktop PCs Heading The Way Of The Dodo Bird? http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/ Technology News, Reviews & How-To Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: MyPhillyNetwork » Trying To Connect You To Technology http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56348 MyPhillyNetwork » Trying To Connect You To Technology Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:16:16 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56348 [...] Are Desktop PCs Heading The Way Of The Dodo Bird? (lockergnome.com) [...] [...] Are Desktop PCs Heading The Way Of The Dodo Bird? (lockergnome.com) [...]

]]> By: Ron Schenone http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56347 Ron Schenone Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:31:09 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56347 Hi Doug, Thanks for info. Ron Hi Doug,
Thanks for info.
Ron

]]> By: Doug http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56346 Doug Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:10:05 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56346 I just purchased a laptop to replace my desktop. I'm keeping all my accessories, including my 19" monitor because laptops can run dual monitors out of the box. The mobility is the key reason I went laptop. I can work anywhere in the house which means being in the same room as my family on these cold winter nights. Granted, most of my work is Office based, I do some graphics work and video work as well. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner although I'd have to agree it was only recently that laptops really got a boost in processor power to get close to the desktop experience. I just purchased a laptop to replace my desktop. I’m keeping all my accessories, including my 19″ monitor because laptops can run dual monitors out of the box. The mobility is the key reason I went laptop. I can work anywhere in the house which means being in the same room as my family on these cold winter nights. Granted, most of my work is Office based, I do some graphics work and video work as well. I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner although I’d have to agree it was only recently that laptops really got a boost in processor power to get close to the desktop experience.

]]> By: Ron Schenone http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56345 Ron Schenone Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:20:35 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56345 Hello Bryan and Brad, Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. It is very much appreciated. I guess I'll be keeping my gaming rig [desktop] for a few more years as well. :-) Hello Bryan and Brad,
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. It is very much appreciated. I guess I’ll be keeping my gaming rig [desktop] for a few more years as well. :-)

]]> By: Brad http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56344 Brad Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:34:14 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56344 I think they've spoken to soon on the demise of the desktop. It's clearly a better form factor when working at a desk. I would hate having to use a laptop as my primary work computer for example. And there's no beating my dual monitor setup at home with a 24" primary. The real issue is the lack of innovation in deskop designs in general to reduce the annoyances (too many cords, too big, to hard to move, take too much desk/floorspace). I even think that college students, who traditionally buy laptops in massive quantities, could be better served by things like all in one units with only one or two plugs since a full keyboard and mouse is just tremendously easier to use, and there's no disputing the advantage of a big high-res monitor. I think they’ve spoken to soon on the demise of the desktop.
It’s clearly a better form factor when working at a desk. I would hate having to use a laptop as my primary work computer for example. And there’s no beating my dual monitor setup at home with a 24″ primary.
The real issue is the lack of innovation in deskop designs in general to reduce the annoyances (too many cords, too big, to hard to move, take too much desk/floorspace).
I even think that college students, who traditionally buy laptops in massive quantities, could be better served by things like all in one units with only one or two plugs since a full keyboard and mouse is just tremendously easier to use, and there’s no disputing the advantage of a big high-res monitor.

]]> By: Don't Bury Desktops Just Yet | CloudAve http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56343 Don't Bury Desktops Just Yet | CloudAve Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:59:30 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56343 [...] Credit: Gizmodo)Related posts:Are Desktop PCs Heading The Way Of The Dodo Bird? Posted Under : Design Tags computers mobility web applications design netbook laptop notebook [...] [...] Credit: Gizmodo)Related posts:Are Desktop PCs Heading The Way Of The Dodo Bird? Posted Under : Design Tags computers mobility web applications design netbook laptop notebook [...]

]]> By: Bryan Price http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56342 Bryan Price Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:49:41 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56342 I'm on my wife's desktop. And the part to fix one of my laptops is on it's way. My desktop is in need of a motherboard that doesn't keep shorting out the power supply. ASUS! I hate you! Grrrr... I’m on my wife’s desktop. And the part to fix one of my laptops is on it’s way. My desktop is in need of a motherboard that doesn’t keep shorting out the power supply. ASUS! I hate you! Grrrr…

]]> By: Bryan Price http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56341 Bryan Price Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:48:01 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56341 Well, my (currently broken) quadcore desktop is my preferred system with it's 20 inch monitor, MS 4000 ergonomic keyboard and MS trackball (THE trackball to be used, too bad they don't make them anymore!). Then there is my (currently broken x 2) laptop that I connect my keyboard and trackball to since my desktop is down, but I'm using that pretty much as my desktop anyways. When (if?) I get both working, I plan on using the laptop as a third monitor (I know they've got programs out there for that) and then syncing folders for the stuff that I want to have available on the laptop for a Panera/Starbucks run. I just don't think laptops are powerful enough, nor will they ever manage to catch up with the power of desktop systems, at least until we can't notice the difference. Now if I can have a powerful desktop machine with a big enough pipe down AND up, and a netbook that I can use for Internet access and connecting to the desktop via VNC/RDP (and I can deal with the keyboard and mouse), then you've got heaven that should last until they finally come up with my ultimate machine. A touch sensitive plastic sheet that serves as display, complete with processor and memory, made in whatever size you want that you can roll/fold up, charges by whatever means it can (wireless electricity, solar), and can back itself up completely by having another one tossed on it and the surface area serves as the data connection to backup petabytes in a few seconds. Or shorter. I can dream, can't i? Well, my (currently broken) quadcore desktop is my preferred system with it’s 20 inch monitor, MS 4000 ergonomic keyboard and MS trackball (THE trackball to be used, too bad they don’t make them anymore!).

Then there is my (currently broken x 2) laptop that I connect my keyboard and trackball to since my desktop is down, but I’m using that pretty much as my desktop anyways.

When (if?) I get both working, I plan on using the laptop as a third monitor (I know they’ve got programs out there for that) and then syncing folders for the stuff that I want to have available on the laptop for a Panera/Starbucks run.

I just don’t think laptops are powerful enough, nor will they ever manage to catch up with the power of desktop systems, at least until we can’t notice the difference.

Now if I can have a powerful desktop machine with a big enough pipe down AND up, and a netbook that I can use for Internet access and connecting to the desktop via VNC/RDP (and I can deal with the keyboard and mouse), then you’ve got heaven that should last until they finally come up with my ultimate machine.

A touch sensitive plastic sheet that serves as display, complete with processor and memory, made in whatever size you want that you can roll/fold up, charges by whatever means it can (wireless electricity, solar), and can back itself up completely by having another one tossed on it and the surface area serves as the data connection to backup petabytes in a few seconds. Or shorter.

I can dream, can’t i?

]]> By: Ron Schenone http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56340 Ron Schenone Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:26:19 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56340 Hi Jeff, Thanks for sharing your opinion with us. I can see where in your situation a desktop would be best. Regards, Ron Hi Jeff,
Thanks for sharing your opinion with us. I can see where in your situation a desktop would be best.
Regards, Ron

]]> By: Jeff http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/01/07/are-desktop-pcs-heading-the-way-of-the-dodo-bird/#comment-56339 Jeff Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:17:41 +0000 http://wp3.lockergnome.com/blade/?p=4172#comment-56339 I game a lot, and many laptops can't pack the punch for gaming that a desktop can and still keep the form factor. The best gaming laptops usually require a 17" chassis and get VERY hot while running. Many cutting edge games won't even play at high quality on them, so the desktop is a mainstay. Also, my lifestyle doesn't fit laptop well. I use a 22 inch monitor at home, and have a nice sound system on it. I don't go out of the house much but to get to work or the store, and I have a smart phone with internet access when I am waiting on something. I am too much "on the go" when I am out to stop and use the net most of the time, otherwise I lounge at home. I do like having a laptop to visit friends though, and in that category I would chose a macbook. I game a lot, and many laptops can’t pack the punch for gaming that a desktop can and still keep the form factor.

The best gaming laptops usually require a 17″ chassis and get VERY hot while running. Many cutting edge games won’t even play at high quality on them, so the desktop is a mainstay.

Also, my lifestyle doesn’t fit laptop well. I use a 22 inch monitor at home, and have a nice sound system on it. I don’t go out of the house much but to get to work or the store, and I have a smart phone with internet access when I am waiting on something. I am too much “on the go” when I am out to stop and use the net most of the time, otherwise I lounge at home.

I do like having a laptop to visit friends though, and in that category I would chose a macbook.

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