[attlawqa]

http://tech.msn.com/news/articlecnet...3511&GT1=40000

This subject keeps coming up, and I keep disbelieving it.

[9V42h1eT]

Desktops are for life not just for Christmas.

[voksveta]

I don't see it happening anytime in the near future. Those that use PC's for basic tasks may think otherwise, but power users demand the ability to add modular cards for specialty reasons and be able to upgrade them. The one thing missing from laptops is the ability to add Internal modules. Sure you can add USB this and express card that...it gets messy real quick.

Now that large LCD monitors and TV's that support 1080p resolutions are more affordable, I can't see why people would try to use a laptop as a HTPC. Sure it's small and all, but does it have the internal storage, GPU power for Hi-def gaming, decent sound for 5.1/7.1 output, etc.

I could go on and on. I personally have a laptop, smart phone, and 3 desktop PC's at home that I use on a regular basis for misc. tasks. They all have their uses and no single machine can do it all.

[jstizzle]

One thing is certainly for sure, certain manufacturers such as Sony deliberately stay out of the ultra-cheap Laptop market for fear that it might burn into their own Desktop sales (there was a news article about this on Engadget). However, there are some great advantages to a desktop over a notebook. For starters, you get more bang for your buck when it comes to the hardware that is installed, plus a lot of companies throw in large LCDs which saves consumers a considerable amount of money. Last but not least, you are able to upgrade a lot more hardware inside on a desktop as opposed to a laptop.

[TheLucyLee]

Yeah, as soon as they make laptops that are just as customizable and as powerful as a desktop maybe it will happen. But it looks like the current trend is to go super small and low powered (eee?) so it doesn't look like it'll be happening any time soon.

[Pwy9egVW]

When laptops are as fast as desktops and can run a mobile 4870 with no heat cost and still last 6 hours on the battery.

[NarhozNic]

I think you'll find the only reason for the flip of sales is because most companies do not need the ultra power that desktops supply over laptops (and never have!); and a lot of companies now have a "hot-desking" policy. With the release of Core2 mobiles; the performance is out of this world for the average joe at work. If they had a desktop equivalent, it would be a bog standard Core2, with bog standard HDD speeds and onboard graphics - get my point?

This will never mean the curtains of desktops, as the market needs powerful systems for enthusiasts/gamers etc.

[cmruloah]

The trend to small netbooks is actually beneficial for desktop sales. Because most netbook users will have a powerfull desktop at home.


the biggest difference between a desktop and a laptop is the MTBF, which is significantly lower on laptops

[AnypecekceS]

This is complete BS.

Laptop computers are designed to be carried around and used on the move. That's why they're compact, have integrated screens and use power saving features. If you do not require a mobile computer, then you'd be going for a desktop. It's cheaper, more powerful and has a bigger monitor.

The only way laptops can push out desktops is if everyone needed to carry a computer around with them.

[aabbaDE]

and there I was, expecting to see some crazy pic of someone knocking up a curtain rail over their monitor

[cauddyVab]

and there I was, expecting to see some crazy pic of someone knocking up a curtain rail over their monitor

Screw side panels, lets put up some drapes! [thumbup]

[AmericaAirline 111]

if pc gaming declines, then so would the need for desktops.

i tend to commit my gaming to one platform. so if i bought a ps3 id probably trade my desktop for a laptop. then again i dont want to imagine how much id have to spend to play cod4 etc on a laptop and get the same experience as i do with my current desktop setup, which did not cost much at all.

[pBiRXp8u]

and there I was, expecting to see some crazy pic of someone knocking up a curtain rail over their monitor

so was i