Re:The Last Mac Pro
by pier25 on Wednesday November 30, 2016 @10:12AM
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> Why on earth would I restrict myself to a stationary computer when I can have a portable one that I can take everywhere I want with no hassle?
A couple of reasons come to mind.
1) Price and value. With the exception of all-in-ones and the 2013 Mac Pro, desktop computers can be upgraded, repaired, and you get a lot more for what you pay than a laptop. Also a desktop machine usually lasts a lot longer than a laptop.
2) Flexibility. Laptops are now more than ever closed systems with soldered parts. Which means that (like an iPad) you don't usually have many options available.
3) Power. This is an obvious one, but to get performance you still need a huge laptop or a desktop.
I recon none of these points will make much sense if you absolutely need mobility, but as someone that has both a desktop and laptop I see value in both form factors.
A couple of reasons come to mind.
1) Price and value. With the exception of all-in-ones and the 2013 Mac Pro, desktop computers can be upgraded, repaired, and you get a lot more for what you pay than a laptop. Also a desktop machine usually lasts a lot longer than a laptop.
2) Flexibility. Laptops are now more than ever closed systems with soldered parts. Which means that (like an iPad) you don't usually have many options available.
3) Power. This is an obvious one, but to get performance you still need a huge laptop or a desktop.
I recon none of these points will make much sense if you absolutely need mobility, but as someone that has both a desktop and laptop I see value in both form factors.