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Neil Winchurst wrote:
We have lived in a fairly small house for over 7 years now. It was quite big enough for us, but we now seem to have acquired three grandchildren. I use one of the bedrooms as a study where I have my desktop computer. With all the bits and pieces it takes up quite a lot of room so there is a bit of a palaver when we have visitors. Hints have been dropped!! So I am wondering about replacing the desktop with a (good sized) laptop computer. This leads me on to wonder if any list members do not use a desk top at all, and rely on a laptop only. Anyone? Anything to consider if I go down that route? Thanks Neil
Hi Neil,Not quite what you asked but have you thought about a net-top, such as the Eeebox? - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148886
Much lower power consumption than a desktop, with a VESA mount so it will attach to the back of a TFT flat panel, leaving the desktop totally free for the keyboard and mouse and under desk space totally free for the likes of printers, scanner etc :) Main benefit being in that you don't have to use a smaller laptop screen - if eyesight is a concern, or worry too much about system spec if you use any power hungry programs - also I believe they work quite nicely on Linux. Also £ for £ net-tops are a lot cheaper if budget is an issue - as it is for most people these days.
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