On 5/22/2014 12:14 PM, BillW50 wrote:
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On 5/21/2014 5:06 PM, BillW50 wrote:
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Yes same here. I too still have sealed Windows 7 OS that I was going
to use on a bunch of XP laptops (like this one). I did upgrade one
of them and that worked fine. I never upgraded the others yet.
Although I did move away from desktops in 2005 and went all laptops.
Although I do use docks, external monitors, etc. with them too. As
you can store a lot of laptops in a wall cabinet like you wouldn't
believe.
I don't like working with small assemblies unless you're not
referring to actually building laptops. I knew someone that said he
did. I like building the larger beasts. I have a few of these:

http://www.sweetpond.com/index.php?r...uct_id=1620122

They're really nice when it comes to putting everything together
before you add the case.

Wow! What a beautiful tech station I love it! :-D

As for small assemblies... yes I always had a fondness towards them. And
while my first laptop was back in '84, I also needed desktops. Since
desktops had more power and sometimes I needed the extra power. Although
since 2005, laptops had enough power to compete with desktop machines
for my needs anyway. I even replaced my gaming desktops with Alienware
laptops. Although these portable monster space heaters are not known as
laptops (though they look like laptops), but rather known as desktop
replacements.

I also don't mind taking them apart and doing repair work on them. And
the ones I like a lot have docking ports and removable bays. Like
earlier today I popped this machine out of the dock (no wires to
disconnect), slid the DVD drive out of its bay while the machine is
still running. And inserted a second battery that slides right into that
same bay. With two batteries, I have 8 hours of runtime. And I could
always swap charged batteries while it is still running too. And I have
about 9 charged batteries and I could run for days without power if I
wanted too. I really like that freedom. :-D

I just goggled "laptop replacements" and had some interesting reading.
My only need for one would be running SolidWorks 2014/SolidCAM. I never
did get into gaming. For now my ASUS Republic of Games G73Sw will do. I,
of coarse, replaced the original HDD with a Crucial SSD. Unfortunately
it came from BestBuy back when I didn't know of their underhanded
misleading sales.

I know many people I work with are opting for laptops over desktops
for the smaller footprint and portability. I'm lucky enough to have a
sizable loft I converted so I get my solitude and comfort when needed.

It sounds like you hate wires. I rather like cables and wires. I
rearrange then just for something to do. I enjoy cable management in my
desktops. Lights too and fans. It's like a computer carnival around here.

Laptops just wouldn't do it for me.