RE: [PCTECH] Small factor desktops

["Jones, John (US)" <John.Jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Many laptops, like mine, have 15" displays.  Mine does 1600x1200.  A
co-worker just got one of the 15.4" wide-screen units.  Some have, I
understand, up to 17" screens now.  

Since space is a concern, then the smaller size of the laptop keyboard
and integrated pointing device should be a good thing.  Also, the main
QWERTY keys typically are not smaller than a normal keyboard.

Laptops still work during brownouts/blackouts.  Laptops with wireless
are great to take to conference rooms.  Laptops enable the worker to
telecommute.  Depending on the situation these features can justify a
higher price.  (Of course the downside is that laptops may be more
theft-prone...)

If you're really concerned about cost, get a standard, inexpensive
mid-tower machine and place it under the desk.  An LCD reduces desk
usage and a wireless keyboard/mouse can even eliminate almost all of the
cable clutter on the desk itself.

I consider desktop machines to be something that can be worked on using
off-the-shelf components.  SFF PCs can't be.  In the long run, get
on-site service whicever way you go.  Dell Gold is the best if you buy
Dell.  You won't get 

-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Lang [mailto:aalang@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:18 AM
To: PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users
Subject: Re: [PCTECH] Small factor desktops


Laptops you typically pay more for. have smaller keyboards and unless
you pay more, a 14inch LCD.  Plus, sort of funny you complain about
proprietary hardware on the dell small form factors, but recommend a
laptop. They are ALL proprietary.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jones, John (US)" <John.Jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users" <pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:10 AM
Subject: RE: [PCTECH] Small factor desktops


> We've a few of the Dell ones ( seen here: 
> http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/optix?c=us&cs=55
> 5&
> l=en&s=biz ).  They work fine but are highly proprietary and don't
take
> standard parts if something breaks.  Also, for a while we had issues
> with power supplies.  I guess it's been worked out by now as I haven't
> heard of any problems lately.
>
> Why not just get a notebook?  My notebook has everything you mention +

> USB, Firewire, floppy, 1GB RAM, video out, dual-monitor support (LCD +

> external), etc.

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