just out of curiosity

madinmex · madinmex #1 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 11:28 AM

I made the switch 3 months ago. I have the Imac 20".

When I read through these forums I get the feeling that almost everyone uses the laptop/notebook (not sure what you actually call them)

Whilst I can see the necessity's of a laptop to certain peeps I just wonder how many would still prefer them to a desktop if (for example) you did not need them for school/work etc..

I did try one once but after two months gave it to my son as there is no way I could get used to it. Maybe an age thing

kkelly122 · kkelly122 #2 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 11:30 AM

i got mine for college. if i didn't go to school i definitely would have went for the imac. i just needed portability and that is one thing the i mac doesn't have.

eric · eric #3 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 11:31 AM

there are a lot of people with notebook models here for sure.

i'm 38, so i'm not sure how relevent age is. probably more of a "getting used to it" kind of thing.

i have a macbook now, and had two other windows laptops as my main computer before that. they actually do very little travelling, but my wife and i opted not to have a "study" or a computer desk in our bedroom/living room, and surfing the web, etc is really very comfortable when using a padded lapdesk and a notebook computer.

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #4 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 11:49 AM

School and just the ability to lay in bed and use the computer.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #5 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 12:01 PM

I carry mine to work and back every day, thus the need for a notebook. But right now it's playing desktop anyway. We're planning on picking up a 24" iMac in a few weeks to replace an aging system that is the 'family' computer.

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #6 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 01:19 PM

For some reason I have never liked laptops - I prefer and use a desktop.

CL33Zero · CL33Zero #7 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 03:11 PM

School = portability

baggss · baggss #8 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 03:23 PM

I have a laptop to take with me when I travel for work, I can't check my home e-mail etc from my work laptop. Otherwise I use my desktop at home.

kmkl · kmkl #9 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 03:41 PM

i have an iMac, and just started high school, there is no real reason for me to get a laptop until university. the reason i got the desktop is because:

i needed super powerful computer (i know that macbook pros have similar power features, but i wanted a solid desk computer, and big screen (24''))
in 4 years the macbook (or w.e. it will be called then) will undergo just as many product cycles.
desktops will be un-obsolete longer then laptops (some will argue with me on this one)

i love my iMac, and do not regret having it and not a macbook (if that made sense...)

so yeah, a desktop user here!

kmkl · kmkl #10 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Vindicat3d

School and just the ability to lay in bed and use the computer.

thats the best! woot!

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #11 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 03:52 PM

If I knew I would never need to take my Mac somewhere, I would go for the iMac.

But I take it to Uni quite a few times a week, to friend's occasionally to make music etc etc.

But at home, hooked up to my 20" screen, wireless keyboard and mouse it's basically used like a desktop.

mynameis · mynameis #12 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 04:19 PM

90% of the time my MBP is plugged into an external monitor/keyboard/mouse. It is plenty powerful for what I use it for so I wouldn't really get any real advantage by getting an iMac or Mac Pro.

JohnTheMacGeek · JohnTheMacGeek #13 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 04:28 PM

If my job didn't force me to travel as much as I do, I'd probably only have an iMac. In fact, the money spent on this MacBook would have rolled over to a higher end iMac. But as it is, it's kinda nice having "my own" Mac that I don't have to share.

TopDog · TopDog #14 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 04:35 PM

I would love an iMac, but right now we have an apartment where there is no room for a desk. And it's quite nice to be able to sit in the sofa with the laptop... on the lap

I have a Mac Mini too, connected to the TV. Using it mostly as a HTPC, but when the wife is away I use it as a surfing machine too.

kmkl · kmkl #15 (**permalink**)

05-10-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopDog

I would love an iMac, but right now we have an apartment where there is no room for a desk. And it's quite nice to be able to sit in the sofa with the laptop... on the lap

I have a Mac Mini too, connected to the TV. Using it mostly as a HTPC, but when the wife is away I use it as a surfing machine too.

when wife is away you surf for what? sorry lol, it just sounded funny for a second...

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madinmex #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2008 Location: Mexico (ex UK) Posts: 58 Mac Specs: Imac leopard	05-10-2008, 11:28 AM I made the switch 3 months ago. I have the Imac 20". When I read through these forums I get the feeling that almost everyone uses the laptop/notebook (not sure what you actually call them) Whilst I can see the necessity's of a laptop to certain peeps I just wonder how many would still prefer them to a desktop if (for example) you did not need them for school/work etc.. I did try one once but after two months gave it to my son as there is no way I could get used to it. Maybe an age thing
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kkelly122 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 24, 2006 Location: Long Beach Island, NJ Posts: 666 Mac Specs: MBP l iPhone l iPod	05-10-2008, 11:30 AM i got mine for college. if i didn't go to school i definitely would have went for the imac. i just needed portability and that is one thing the i mac doesn't have.
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PapaNoHair #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,180	05-10-2008, 01:19 PM For some reason I have never liked laptops - I prefer and use a desktop.
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baggss #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	05-10-2008, 03:23 PM I have a laptop to take with me when I travel for work, I can't check my home e-mail etc from my work laptop. Otherwise I use my desktop at home.
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kmkl #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 11, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 305 Mac Specs: iMac 24" 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 320GB HD	05-10-2008, 03:41 PM i have an iMac, and just started high school, there is no real reason for me to get a laptop until university. the reason i got the desktop is because: i needed super powerful computer (i know that macbook pros have similar power features, but i wanted a solid desk computer, and big screen (24'')) in 4 years the macbook (or w.e. it will be called then) will undergo just as many product cycles. desktops will be un-obsolete longer then laptops (some will argue with me on this one) i love my iMac, and do not regret having it and not a macbook (if that made sense...) so yeah, a desktop user here!
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mynameis #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	05-10-2008, 04:19 PM 90% of the time my MBP is plugged into an external monitor/keyboard/mouse. It is plenty powerful for what I use it for so I wouldn't really get any real advantage by getting an iMac or Mac Pro.
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JohnTheMacGeek #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 05, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 874 Mac Specs: Mid 2009 MacBook Pro  Mid 2007 iMac  4G iPod Touch  iPhone 4S  iPad	05-10-2008, 04:28 PM If my job didn't force me to travel as much as I do, I'd probably only have an iMac. In fact, the money spent on this MacBook would have rolled over to a higher end iMac. But as it is, it's kinda nice having "my own" Mac that I don't have to share.
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TopDog #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 14, 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 201 Mac Specs: MacBook / Mac Mini	05-10-2008, 04:35 PM I would love an iMac, but right now we have an apartment where there is no room for a desk. And it's quite nice to be able to sit in the sofa with the laptop... on the lap I have a Mac Mini too, connected to the TV. Using it mostly as a HTPC, but when the wife is away I use it as a surfing machine too.
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