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Choosing a Laptop as a Desktop Replacement

In the old days, buying a laptop meant sacrificing power for mobility. Today, many laptops sport huge hard drives, fast processors, and excellent video performance. Share your buying advice for the novice user who occasionally wants to take his or her laptop on the road, but mostly needs a powerful workhorse to replace an aging desktop.

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by Gr8ful

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Oct 18 '01 Buying used or refurbished notebooks: The answer to portable connectivity on a shoe string budget
This is a low cost solution for mobile computing. There are deals out there but as with any computer purchase, buyer beware.... read full review
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by lawman67

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Sep 29 '04 What is a desktop replacement?
Big screens and heavy machines make for sore necks and shoulders, even when you don't carry it with you.... read full review
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by yusakugo
Oct 18 '00 The MultiPurpose Laptop for the Everyman's Needs
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by lawman67

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Mar 25 '02 Easy Choice
Get the smallest, lightest laptop you can that fits your budget, and includes the features you really need. Remember, infrequently used items can be external.... read full review
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by yusakugo
Oct 22 '00 The Student's Handy Little Notebook That Could
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by yusakugo
Oct 15 '00 Laptop Gamer? = Mediocre Experience
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by psugrowler
Dec 15 '00 Laptop vs. Desktop: Killer Mobile System with Power & Speed
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by devv
Apr 06 '07 Value for money? Go for DELL or ACER
A bigger screen and external keyboard and you wont even miss your desktop. Portability and space is a major issue today.... read full review
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by iBen
Jul 27 '01 Sacrifice Nothing
Apple's laptops maintain full feature sets in small sexy packages while other laptops make compromises in weight, features, and price.... read full review
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by sweetcece
Nov 22 '00 Why I Feel Laptops Are Better Than Desktops
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by Slusy
Dec 22 '00 Are you SURE you want a laptop instead of a desktop?
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by bub78
Nov 23 '00 Is It Right For You?
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by peachjam
Feb 25 '01 Why did I wait so long????
With some of the great features in my Ashton Digital laptop, I gained ground against desktops, while adding the benefits of mobility.... read full review
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by norwaynick
Aug 27 '01 Right in the middle
Replacing a desktop with a laptop is a great choice for anyone best it allows mobility and you can still keep power. ... read full review
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by lavoisier
Nov 21 '01 Considering a Laptop computer with a power of a desktop?
If you want a computer that has a power of a desktop, yet you can take it with you. You may want to consider a laptop.... read full review
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