LapTop vs DeskTop
LapTop vs DeskTop
(OP)
I read the threads & looked at a Dell M70 LapTop. Then I tried to equip a comparable DeskTop. The M70 came in around $2600 - but the DeskTop was $2000 - only $600 less. I thought the difference between a LapTop & a DeskTop was around 2 to 1! I could be way off here - cause I'm pretty much hardware illiterate.
But what should I expect to pay for a desktop that compares to the M70?
I have an opportunity to get some extra work at home & I'll need to buy a workstation. I'd love to get a LapTop - but not if I can spend half the $ on a DeskTop. BTW - I need to make a decision real quick here. I expect to get my contract next week.
Thanks...
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp
But what should I expect to pay for a desktop that compares to the M70?
I have an opportunity to get some extra work at home & I'll need to buy a workstation. I'd love to get a LapTop - but not if I can spend half the $ on a DeskTop. BTW - I need to make a decision real quick here. I expect to get my contract next week.
Thanks...
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp






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Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
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have fun make money
Paul
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Also, check out Xi Computer for great desktop workstations:
http://www.xicomputer.com/
Xi often comes out at the top of the heap in workstation reviews for CAD applications. I've been running one for almost two years and plan to purchase another near January if the reviews hold up at that time. AMD 64-bit stuff is very fast, considering the motherboard bus architecture, etc. I think Intel is still trying to catch AMD in price/performance, although it seems they've awakened from their deadened slumber recently. (Good to have some healthy competition.)
With the links and reviews above, you should be able to put together a decent comparison.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.
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P4 2.80 GHZ
3 GB RAM
Quadro FX 1000
SolidWorks 2005 SP 4.0
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Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: LapTop vs DeskTop
2.26 GHz, 1 Gig RAM and a 256MB video card.
Currently running SolidWorks 2005 SP4.0 and have no problems.
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T6520 EMachine
AMD Athlon 64 3400+
1024MB DDR Memory
200GB HD
Double Layer Multiformat DVDRW
WIN XP Media Center Edition 2005
512 Flash Drive
17" Samsung LCD Monitor
$1241 + tax
Then I'll have to buy a graphics card...
I almost wish somebody would just drop a good system on my head, then bill me for it. Anything to end the shopping.
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp
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Found this one for $160...
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp
RE: LapTop vs DeskTop
The Dell 9100 series with the 24" wide screen monitor... that's just for my home machine.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
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Some good PC's through Scott's site.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
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I didn't see any on his site...
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp
RE: LapTop vs DeskTop
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That's good to know.
Thanks Jim.
Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2005 SP04.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Lava Lamp
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No, go thru Scott's site to Links/Purchase of Computer Hardware
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716