Desktop or Laptop?

Hey Y'all,

I think my 07 model Macbook Pro is on its final leg. Lately the screen will turn to some purplish,greenish checkery haze on my screen. Plus, I just need something that is much faster and more efficient than my current setup.

I am a 24 year old teacher and I need something that is fast and that can handle editing videos better than my laptop.

Im torn between a desktop or a laptop. I'm kind of getting sick of the laptop because I am always dealing with battery crap once a year and silly things with my screen or whatnot.

What would y'all recommend?

Do you need to be able to move the computer around or take it with you, or can it be tied to a desk.

That's a question only you can answer.

You will get more for your money with a desktop related to specs.
The issue is still one of mobility that has to be answered first.
No one here can answer that for you.

gatrapper said:

Im torn between a desktop or a laptop.

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As already mentioned...only you can make this decision. The need for portability is usually a pretty straightforward & personal choice.

gatrapper said:

I'm kind of getting sick of the laptop because I am always dealing with battery crap once a year and silly things with my screen or whatnot.

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This is simply part of the price we pay for portability. With benefits...come liabilities. What would you rather carry with you when you need portability...a laptop...or a large heavy iMac with a long extension cord??

Now on the other hand (depending on your portability needs)...you could go for a desktop & an iPad.

- Nick

Portability is what is making the decision tough. I do have an iPad as well.

Can I get a macbook pro that can handle video editing efficiently. I know my setup now has like 2 gigs of ram, which blows.

The laptop is just nice for when I am taking trips and at conferences, but part of me also feels that a desktop is a good idea.

gatrapper said:

...but part of me also feels that a desktop is a good idea.

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If your iPad can do everything you need it to do from a portable electronic device standpoint...and if you think that buying a desktop is a good idea...then get a desktop.

- Nick

For me , the choice has always been easy --> a laptop.
You can use a laptop as a desktop, but not the other way around.
( At least not on an airplane

Todays laptops are very powerful and on very rare occasions will you need the raw power and storage of a desktop.
If you only consume content, then an iDevice ... if you create content, then a laptop.

My humble 2 cents.

Cheers ... McBie

Bit of a late response, but...

A desktop has got a decent screen area, far more pleasant to work on. But if portability is desired and you're prepared to purchase a Thunderbolt Display or some other decently-sized display, then I'd say go with the MacBook. Be sure to choose a MacBook Pro if you want desktop-like performance though.