When all is said and done, I actually prefer my desktop Mac

[Blankity Blank]

LOVE my new 2017 iMac.

That said, I have to give props to the iPhone. For years I was able to get as much done on it as a friend could on their laptop. Not to say that it let me do as much as I can do on an actual Mac, but what I can get done is still impressive.

[Robert M]

Hi everyone,

It depends. For general computing and production, no question that I prefer a laptop with an external display and keyboard. I'd get a desktop except that, due to design, they're more and more like laptops these days. If I'm going to have to hang stuff off the machine, I may as well get the laptop and use it with an external keyboard and display and a dock and be done with it. That way, it's a laptop or desktop at my convenience. And, it's _much_ easier to bring to the Apple store in the event it needs diagnosis and/or repair.

For media consumption, I'm finding my iPad more useful than my laptop. Want to read a book? Break out my iPad Mini. Want to lay in bed or lounge on my recliner and read or watch a movie? iPad. Want to read the newspaper and browse the web and such at the kitchen table? Usually my iPad. Want to do any of that stuff while out and about shopping and such? iPad.

Robert

[CJsNvrUrly]

I didn't cast my vote above because it largely depends on what I'm doing.
I spend most of my time surfing, checking mail, social media, etc. at our kitchen table, having coffee or lunch, conversing with family.
If I need to pay bills and do anything more than what's listed above, I'd much prefer my desktop.
For watching a show before bed or following recipes, I rely on my iPad.
My iPhone is nearly constantly with me, especially on the carport, near the pool.

[Grateful11]

I prefer my 2010 27” iMac but I still end up using my 2015 13” MacBook Air much more.

[bfd]

Sadly, the "late" 2009 (as in deceased) can't easily be replaced with something newer. Used a Mac mini for awhile, but it's somewhat limited (really less dynamic than a MacBookPro). So while the preference here is for a desktop, it'll likely be a MacBookPro - hooked up to a plethora of peripherals - until such time as Apple deems us serfs as worthy of a dynamic desktop box. iMac? No thanks.

[JoeM]

I'm really trying to adapt my mind to a new MacBookPro instead of a trash can but I really prefer how a desktop fits into my space:



And over the last few days there has been an evil voice nagging me nonstop, in the back of my mind, to give in to the dark, financial, side and buy the got dam new MP in the fall.miley-sw018:

[Robert M]

Joe,

Where to put a Mac Mini or three? Oh, where to put them...

Robert

[N-OS X-tasy!]

My Early 2011 MBP is more than adequate for most general computing tasks, but it no longer has the ability to run modern games due to its ancient GPU -- thus the need for my iMac.

[JoeM]

Robert M wrote:
Joe,

Where to put a Mac Mini or three? Oh, where to put them...

Robert

Robert, I actually am quite uncomfortable in there whenever I need to use my PC laptop for outside work. I’m formulating a plan. I’m going to tell my wife I could knock out a wall and expand for more space or go with the cheaper option... buy the new MP in the fall!miley-laughing001:

[SDGuy]

freeradical wrote:
A laptop or notebook can be thought of or used as a desktop.

Just add an external monitor or two.

Pretty much this for me - currently using a Mid-2012 MBP with external Monitor/mouse/keyboard - it's a defacto desktop.