http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/ Engadget Comments for Laptop shipments exceed desktops in US for the not-exactly-first time http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
1- desktops start off better equipped for less, thus do not get outdated as fast as a laptop

2- Laptops get dropped and broken more often that a 35lbs + desktop

3- Laptops get stolen

4- Water damage

5- Cafe Late damage :p

I predict that Net books will take away from the Laptop market by 2010...]]>Oct 28th 2008 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
I'm scared.]]>Oct 28th 2008 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
Oops.]]>Oct 28th 2008 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
Sorry, I thought I was iEye for a minute there!]]>Oct 28th 2008 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
I believe you meant:

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Unless my basic programming knowledge is now officially outdated!]]>Oct 28th 2008 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Nov 3rd 2008 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
If you don't believe it then just do the math--multiply the number of custom built PCs in each of your local computer stores by the number of towns in the US that have computer stores. Then add in individual, home-builders (enthusiasts) to the equation. ]]>Oct 28th 2008 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
1) I work better with a large monitor than a 15" screeen. And when I get the money I can add a second LCD, which is an amazing boost of productivity and convenience (seriously, try it)
2) In the long run its cheaper. All I need to do when I'm not at my desktop is a) browse the internet, b) maybe take notes. The netbook gets this done and for only $350. Upgrading a desktop is far cheaper than upgrading a laptop, and you can make incremental adjustments.
3) Home entertainment. My desktop can play blu-ray movies on the tv and record (non-cable) HD shows. Yes I could do the same with a laptop, but it requires an annoying (and not too cheap) extra purchase to get the proper AV ports. It's also never going to give as good a sound output as a desktop would without, again, a sound card to plug into the USB slot. Not to mention that when I actually want to take my laptop with me I would have to unplug all that shit.

While I'm still on the fence about the netbook form factor (I think a 10" would've been much better), it serves its purpose fairly well for me, and in a way I think the introduction of ultra-cheap, ultra-portable laptops in netbooks may actually boost desktop sales. ]]>Oct 28th 2008 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/Oct 28th 2008 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/



but what the hell, it was funny. :D]]>Oct 28th 2008 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/laptop-shipments-exceed-desktops-in-us-for-the-not-exactly-first/
I have a desktop and a laptop -- if I only had enough money to replace one every year then that would be a new desktop and a new laptop in alternating years. Tipping the scales back and forth every couple years.]]>Oct 28th 2008 4:33PM