05-07-2002, 02:31 PM
Quote:And Kid to defend Dell those are machines for an office environment. When was the last time you needed 6 pci ports or an amazing graphics card for an office.Well, considering the fact that I often do graphics and multimedia at my job... I actully do need the performance of a good video card. The slots come in handy for video capture, and extra ports. Since I work for a printer manufacturer, I need to be able to add extra ports through PCI slots, for testing purposes.
You'd be surprised how much of a workout I give this machine. So far, so good.
As for laptops being as good as desktops... NO CHANCE IN hell. Laptops are good for portability. You do not want to try to do all of the things you would do on a desktop, on a laptop. The performance might be there, but connecting peripherals to a laptop can be a nightmare, if you have more than one or 2. Plus, for the money you'll spend on a laptop, docking station and all other accessories, you can probably get two desktops.
I would suggest that one focus on a good desktop first, and then worry about a laptop. Laptops are great for travelling, and transporting your work. But, I can't see having only a laptop.