Today, everything is about usability. We are always on the move, and as such, we need a computer that can go with us. Now, a desktop is way too big, so that's out of the question. So the next best thing is a laptop.
Now, there are a good amount of good things about having laptops. For one of course, is the portability. A laptop is like a mini-desktop. But, it has it's limits for how much it can do. For one, the price has to go up considerably. Why? Because they have to make desktop components fit into a laptop. It is hard to make components smaller, because the smaller they get, the more you have to worry about heat. For example, hard drives can get pretty hot in a desktop. Put them in a laptop, and it gets a lot worse. How do we fix this? We dissipate the heat by using copper heatsinks, which are expensive. So, when you have to make everything smaller to fit in a laptop, you gain heat and price.
But are they useful? YES! You can do pretty much anything you could on a desktop, but it will be a little slower than a desktop of similar specifications. They even have gaming laptops now! But, I would avoid getting a laptop for gaming, as they are ridiculously expensive, and don't really work that well. Plus, games drain your battery really fast, so if you got a gaming laptop, you would mainly need to stay connected to an outlet, which in that case, why not just go ahead and get a desktop?
Laptops give you a great deal of portability, but for a steeper price and shorter battery price. It is up to you to choose whether or not you would rather have a desktop or laptop.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Should I Get A Desktop, or a Laptop, or a Notebook, or a Tablet?
That seems like a lot of options right? Well, in today's world, there are many choices to what type of computer you would want. Today I will be discussing what reason you would need to get each one of these for. Let's start with the desktop.
Now the desktop computer is amazing. You can usually upgrade parts (if you build it yourself, which I will teach you how to do in a later post), and will always be more powerful than the other three alternatives. This computer is best for graphics-extensive applications. Like, if you do video editing, or are a serious gamer, you would want a desktop computer, so you can get the graphics cards you need. As there is much more space inside a desktop case, it is easily upgradeable. Say you're not getting the graphics power that you need from it. Well, you can open it up and replace your older graphics card with a new, shiny, more powerful one. Or you can even use multiple cards. You can also have a lot more storage. Most desktop cases allow at least 5 hard drives to be installed, so you never have to worry about space. Now the downside to this is that it is not easily moveable. You can't carry it around with you, so anything you need to do, you have to while sitting at your desk.
Now the desktop computer is amazing. You can usually upgrade parts (if you build it yourself, which I will teach you how to do in a later post), and will always be more powerful than the other three alternatives. This computer is best for graphics-extensive applications. Like, if you do video editing, or are a serious gamer, you would want a desktop computer, so you can get the graphics cards you need. As there is much more space inside a desktop case, it is easily upgradeable. Say you're not getting the graphics power that you need from it. Well, you can open it up and replace your older graphics card with a new, shiny, more powerful one. Or you can even use multiple cards. You can also have a lot more storage. Most desktop cases allow at least 5 hard drives to be installed, so you never have to worry about space. Now the downside to this is that it is not easily moveable. You can't carry it around with you, so anything you need to do, you have to while sitting at your desk.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Why I Don't Like Macs, and Why Most People Should
Seems like a weird statement, doesn't it. If he hates Macs, why should I like them? Well, there are very good reasons for both. Let's start with my side. There are many reasons I hate Macs, and sadly, part of that is its userbase. Most of the people that use Macs now or only using it because it is the 'cool' thing to do. I'm tired of going to Starbucks and seeing 20 people in skinny jeans and scarfs (IN SUMMER) using Macs, because I know they have no clue why they are using them, besides the fact that they make you look cool. Now, that is not by far the only reason that I hate Macs, and I promise you that it is the only one that will not justify. The other reasons all have valid technologic explanations, so here I go.
1. Macs Don't Get Viruses: This has been a mainstay in Mac users excuses as to why Macs are superior for years. Unfortunately, this is not true at all anymore. You see, the amount of viruses made for an operating system is directly proportional to the amount of users. In other words, the more people who use the operating system, the more viruses. Now that Macs are getting more users, more viruses are going to come out. Which is bad, because Apple has not really prepared for this effect.
2. Macs Don't Break: Again, untrue. While it IS harder to do because of it's aluminum unibody, but it can be done. Also, their charger uses magnets, which is a bad thing in of itself.
3. The Price: Oh DEAR GOD THE PRICE! Do I really need to explain this one? You get the same components as a Windows Computer, for almost 3 TIMES the price. There is no excuse to that. For that amount, you are paying for a name. They can't say its the operating system, because you can go to the nearest Best Buy and get it for $30. There is no reason to spend that much for a computer.
Now, after all that, why should you like it? Well, I have to admit that it is a great computer for people who just want it to work. You can't really do that much to it to mess it up, unless you are really trying. And while its user base is still small, you don't have to worry TOO much about viruses. If you just want to have a computer that works, all the time, and never have to worry about it, then get it. That is, if you have the money. If you want one, but do not want to pay that much for it, look on craigslist. There are usually a couple on there every week, no matter where you are at.
1. Macs Don't Get Viruses: This has been a mainstay in Mac users excuses as to why Macs are superior for years. Unfortunately, this is not true at all anymore. You see, the amount of viruses made for an operating system is directly proportional to the amount of users. In other words, the more people who use the operating system, the more viruses. Now that Macs are getting more users, more viruses are going to come out. Which is bad, because Apple has not really prepared for this effect.
2. Macs Don't Break: Again, untrue. While it IS harder to do because of it's aluminum unibody, but it can be done. Also, their charger uses magnets, which is a bad thing in of itself.
3. The Price: Oh DEAR GOD THE PRICE! Do I really need to explain this one? You get the same components as a Windows Computer, for almost 3 TIMES the price. There is no excuse to that. For that amount, you are paying for a name. They can't say its the operating system, because you can go to the nearest Best Buy and get it for $30. There is no reason to spend that much for a computer.
Now, after all that, why should you like it? Well, I have to admit that it is a great computer for people who just want it to work. You can't really do that much to it to mess it up, unless you are really trying. And while its user base is still small, you don't have to worry TOO much about viruses. If you just want to have a computer that works, all the time, and never have to worry about it, then get it. That is, if you have the money. If you want one, but do not want to pay that much for it, look on craigslist. There are usually a couple on there every week, no matter where you are at.
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