As some of you may have noticed, I primarily use notebook computers. They've been my PC of choice since 2000. Since I use them as a substitute for desktops, I always try to get as high-end a laptop as possible. I hardly ever play PC games and I don't use too many big applications, so I never exactly found a real need to use a desktop.
As I gained experience in the field of computer science and engineering over the years, I became something of a self-taught computer technician; fixing/upgrading workstations, supervising home networks and troubleshooting software problems. It makes my laptop-exclusive digital lifestyle rather odd in contrast, dosen't it?
I recently started building my very first desktop computer, which is something I've always wanted to do. And a l33t box I be setting up, too. The thing is, it sort of undermines my portable lifestyle. You can't carry desktops to the airport, you can't take a whole workstation to a coffee shop, you can't take them anywhere, save LAN parties. And I'm not a PC gamer per se, as mentioned prior.
Then again, high-end laptops, albeit providing desktop-esque performance, lack battery life and tend to get quite hot. Not to mention the weight. My current Qosmio E15-AV101 can't last an hour and a half away from a socket, and running The Sims 2 on it too long makes it feel like an oven.
I can't make use of two high-end computers. I'd barely have any reason to use my E15 besides portability, and it can't last long outside the home/hotel room anyway...
Therefore, after taking all of the above into account, I decided to change my notebook priorities. Instead of focusing on getting a pimped-out lap battalion, I'm going to choose my laptops with two things in mind; the reasons why laptops were made in the first place: portability and convenience.
Yep, I'm going ultraportable.
Instead of purchasing a Qosmio G20, which I had planned on getting, I'll treat myself to a shiny little Sony VAIO VGN-T350P. Not only is this spunky little dealie portable, swift, stylish and longevous (l33t battery life), it's also the first ever Personal Computer to have built-in 3G EDGE WAN radio functionality. With this ultraportable, I can connect and stay connected almost anywhere without the need for hotspots. I can still use Wi-Fi if I wish, though, since EDGE networks aren't extremely fast at the mo. They're certainly extremely convenient nonetheless.
I'm quite happy with my new approach. I can use my future desktop for performance, and my T350 for portability and convenience. I'm-a gonna take that little thing the hell everywhere. Good things do come in small packages!
Hehe, package. *snicker*
As I gained experience in the field of computer science and engineering over the years, I became something of a self-taught computer technician; fixing/upgrading workstations, supervising home networks and troubleshooting software problems. It makes my laptop-exclusive digital lifestyle rather odd in contrast, dosen't it?
I recently started building my very first desktop computer, which is something I've always wanted to do. And a l33t box I be setting up, too. The thing is, it sort of undermines my portable lifestyle. You can't carry desktops to the airport, you can't take a whole workstation to a coffee shop, you can't take them anywhere, save LAN parties. And I'm not a PC gamer per se, as mentioned prior.
Then again, high-end laptops, albeit providing desktop-esque performance, lack battery life and tend to get quite hot. Not to mention the weight. My current Qosmio E15-AV101 can't last an hour and a half away from a socket, and running The Sims 2 on it too long makes it feel like an oven.
I can't make use of two high-end computers. I'd barely have any reason to use my E15 besides portability, and it can't last long outside the home/hotel room anyway...
Therefore, after taking all of the above into account, I decided to change my notebook priorities. Instead of focusing on getting a pimped-out lap battalion, I'm going to choose my laptops with two things in mind; the reasons why laptops were made in the first place: portability and convenience.
Yep, I'm going ultraportable.
Instead of purchasing a Qosmio G20, which I had planned on getting, I'll treat myself to a shiny little Sony VAIO VGN-T350P. Not only is this spunky little dealie portable, swift, stylish and longevous (l33t battery life), it's also the first ever Personal Computer to have built-in 3G EDGE WAN radio functionality. With this ultraportable, I can connect and stay connected almost anywhere without the need for hotspots. I can still use Wi-Fi if I wish, though, since EDGE networks aren't extremely fast at the mo. They're certainly extremely convenient nonetheless.
I'm quite happy with my new approach. I can use my future desktop for performance, and my T350 for portability and convenience. I'm-a gonna take that little thing the hell everywhere. Good things do come in small packages!
Hehe, package. *snicker*
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