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ksebruce · 16-04-2008, 07:20 AM

I have been in the position of having no desktop for the last 5 years. About 6 months ago I bought Steph a laptop as well as my own machie. I recently decided it was time to upgradeand having looked at the options came to this conclusion. To get a new laptop of the same spec as my old one would have cost me £2500

I bought a desktop which has a much higher spec for £1000. (HP Pavillion Elite m9180 uk-a) this included a LG 22" flatron monitor which is better for editing photos than a laptop.A lot depends on what you use it for, my intention is to get into the depths of photoshop CS3 which needs power a good CPU and plenty of RAM. Also the desktop has 3 500gb hard drives 2 internal and one external which slots into a drive bay. All in all the desktop exceeds my expectations. BUT and it's a big but if you are using the pooter for internet access and the odd letter and photo then a mid range laptop is great about £400-£500. Personally I would avoid the bottom end £200-£300 machines. Hope this helps you decide John.

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ksebruce Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carlton in Cleveland About Me: Been motorhoming for 4 years now. Was a shift manager for Corus (British Steel) now retired. Interests: Motorhoming, walking photography MH Type: Low profile MH Model: Burstner Marano T595 Years Motorhoming: 4 years Posts: 999 Thanks: 12 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I have been in the position of having no desktop for the last 5 years. About 6 months ago I bought Steph a laptop as well as my own machie. I recently decided it was time to upgradeand having looked at the options came to this conclusion. To get a new laptop of the same spec as my old one would have cost me £2500 I bought a desktop which has a much higher spec for £1000. (HP Pavillion Elite m9180 uk-a) this included a LG 22" flatron monitor which is better for editing photos than a laptop.A lot depends on what you use it for, my intention is to get into the depths of photoshop CS3 which needs power a good CPU and plenty of RAM. Also the desktop has 3 500gb hard drives 2 internal and one external which slots into a drive bay. All in all the desktop exceeds my expectations. BUT and it's a big but if you are using the pooter for internet access and the odd letter and photo then a mid range laptop is great about £400-£500. Personally I would avoid the bottom end £200-£300 machines. Hope this helps you decide John. __________________ Ken n Steph You can't have a rainbow without rain!