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Re:The midrange computer dies by AnthonyMouse on Thursday April 21, 2016 @01:58PM (#11544087)
I think all-in-ones are generally still considered desktops.

And they have the disadvantage that when the hardware fails you have to discard the entire device instead of only the part that failed, which is becoming more important as hardware doesn't have to be replaced for being too slow as often anymore. The traditional format also allows you to use the big monitor for multiple devices, e.g. if you have a PC and a laptop dock or a fast PC and a Mac mini for OS X testing etc.

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Re:The midrange computer dies by nickpsecurity on Thursday April 21, 2016 @02:53PM (#11544472)
"And they have the disadvantage that when the hardware fails you have to discard the entire device instead of only the part that failed, which is becoming more important as hardware doesn't have to be replaced for being too slow as often anymore. "

BOOM! That and greater hardware customization are where desktops and servers have a benefit at all price ranges.

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