http://tech.blorge.com/Structure: /2008/01/01/stop-the-presses-the-desktop-aint-dead/ Technology news Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:15:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/01/01/stop-the-presses-the-desktop-aint-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-65267 Ken Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:49:35 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure: /2008/01/01/stop-the-presses-the-desktop-aint-dead/#comment-65267 I can plug the majority of the things you mention into my laptop. Most into a USB hub, which means 2 connections, without a need for a docking station. My laptop's 17" screen is ok, but I do have a 24" monitor or 52" Plasma HDTV I use as well. Decent video cards are starting to appear, expresscard will continue expandability. There are a few situations where a desktop is needed, but the advantages are pretty limited and getting smaller every year. I'm running 100% Linux, which means it kicks a Vista computer's ass with no antivirus or antispyware needed. I can plug the majority of the things you mention into my laptop. Most into a USB hub, which means 2 connections, without a need for a docking station. My laptop’s 17″ screen is ok, but I do have a 24″ monitor or 52″ Plasma HDTV I use as well. Decent video cards are starting to appear, expresscard will continue expandability. There are a few situations where a desktop is needed, but the advantages are pretty limited and getting smaller every year. I’m running 100% Linux, which means it kicks a Vista computer’s ass with no antivirus or antispyware needed.

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