Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers
by xiphias2 on Sunday October 25, 2020 @09:00PM
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I feel the same with SSD, although it's replacable. Often it's cheaper to buy the smallest SSD option, throw it out and buy a new 2TB SSD instead of asking for it integrated.
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Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers
by II2II on Monday October 26, 2020 @09:06AM
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Agreed. While I was responding from the perspective of disposable would be more acceptable if they were actually usable for a significant period of time, I do look for a replaceable SDD. Granted, that is mostly because I expect a data recovery path should the machine break.
Overall though, I would be happier if manufacturers were clear on what you are getting. While I do some real work on my laptop, I tend to offload most of my work onto a desktop. This means that I look for a handful of key features and don't care about the rest. Unfortunately, my last laptop purchasing experience was a nightmare. Researching a couple of laptops took more time than deciding upon parts for a desktop build and, of course, you have to look at more than a couple of laptops to find something that is acceptable in terms of features, performance, and price.