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Home PC dilema
steve m - 18/12/10 at 08:18 PM

My desktop (floor mounted ) has died, and to have it repaired is a new harddrive with XP etc etc,
and to be honest probably not worth the agro

We currently are using a laptop, but on the desk. and although not ideal, it works fine with a proper mouse next to it

So do i ditch the home PC with 19" screen and declutter the whole desk area
or get the home PC fixed

i am not sure which to go for, plus i was thinking along the lines of getting a wifi notebook for when we are away in the caravan

decisions, decisions !!!

Regards

Steve

MikeRJ - 18/12/10 at 08:26 PM

You can always plug in the 19" monitor and a proper keyboard and mouse into your laptop (assuming it has a VGA or DVI connector).

steve m - 18/12/10 at 08:33 PM

Thanks Mike

That wasnt somthing i had thought off

So could be a suitable answer

Steve

MakeEverything - 18/12/10 at 08:36 PM

I only use laptops now, seeing as all gaming is done on the xbox. It keeps the laptop running properly too.

Mouse, keyboard and monitor can be connected to most laptops. Docking stations are even better.

steve m - 18/12/10 at 08:44 PM

I think we are moving on

my screen works ok, but the keyboard conection is a different style of mini din plug

i will have a proper go tomorrow when the kids and grandkids are not here

Thanks guys,

Steve

T66 - 18/12/10 at 08:45 PM

we have laptops, so the house PC was left for gaming, but the laptops do that now so its hardly used.


We discussed recently selling it, and ditching the desk and chair.

steve m - 18/12/10 at 09:01 PM

Now i think i have entered a new begining, lose the desk, the chair, al the cr*p thats hanging around the desk

and then what to do with the "office room" ??

Yep its mine so a model room for all my R/c stuff and removed from the garage means more car space

YIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

steve m - 18/12/10 at 09:02 PM

SWMBO said NO

Fozzie - 18/12/10 at 10:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
SWMBO said NO



Why?
'im indoors has just recently completed a 1:24 Airfix P51 D Mustang
in the lounge...... bits everywhere!.....brilliant!

Fozzie

steve m - 18/12/10 at 11:18 PM

Fozzie,

You and my wife are miles apart,

mine does not like cars (cant drive)
does not like planes (cant fly), i can both small and large

does not drink, i do,
the list goes on, and on

so why am i married to her, i know your all asking, and to be honest, i dont know

one day i might find out
hahahahahahhaaha

Steve

stevebubs - 19/12/10 at 03:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I think we are moving on

my screen works ok, but the keyboard conection is a different style of mini din plug

i will have a proper go tomorrow when the kids and grandkids are not here

Thanks guys,

Steve


You want one of these...can probably find one in maplins...

USB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter keyboard Mouse on eBay (end time 16-Jan-11 07:19:17 GMT)

stevebubs - 19/12/10 at 03:01 PM

or just buy a usb keyboard...

Ninehigh - 21/12/10 at 08:07 PM

To be fair a hard drive won't cost much if that's all it is

JoelP - 24/12/10 at 09:54 AM

im late to the party as ever!

I recently did just what OP suggests, ditched desktop and desk, broadband, landline, and got a small laptop with a usb mobile modem. I got a wireless keyboard and mouse for about £16 from play.com, and with an hdmi cable it will plug into the big TV.

Now i can take it to work and on holiday, and its costing less per month than before.

Sadly my work desk is to be replaced by a dinner table, not boys toys, but i suppose i do have the whole garage to fill with junk!