Bringing over laptop or desktop ?

[sarimraza]

Dear All

Basically i will be bringing over a computer to Toronto/missisauga -- i will be settling into a flat there and will be using my computer purely from my place of residence.

I wont be moving it around. Now my question is should i bring a laptop or a desktop (assuming the weights of both are nearly the same)

If im not moving the computer then i can simply use a cable net internet connection to get online in the case of desktop

In the case of laptop can i also use this cable net connection instead of wifi if im in one loaction and not moving around ?

Is it easier to find a cable net connection in flat buildings as compared to wifi ? -- which is is more expensive ?

In my case does it make sense for me to bring over a robust desktop and put it in one place rather than bring a laptop ?

Thanks

 

[seton]

It'll probably cost you as much in freight to bring your desktop (unless it's high-end) than the cost to ship it. I'd say laptop for that reason mostly.

 

[Keden]

Hello Sarimraza,

Definitely bring a laptop instead. You will be able to use it from home, at friends home, at coffee stores, at book stores etc. You can't beat the convenience. And with a laptop, you can always make use of free wi-fi in public spaces (library, malls and the like).

Thanks

 

[hell911]

believe me, after grade 12, you really need laptop, desktops are for grade 12 and below. (in terms of usage)

 

[Friend2ya]

I am taking 2 desktops with monitor, 1 laptop and 2 motherboard/hard drive to put it back together when I land due to limit space..hope I give an idea on what to bring

 

[draxz1289]

You should carry a laptop for the sheer convenience

 

[barackobamaisgood]

walk with time folks....

I understand carrying desktops from one place to another place within a city inside a country..

but I don't get you carrying desktops from one country to another...

weird...


time says laptops...no desktops...

 

[amaniziad]

You should carry a laptop for the sheer convenience

hi, am having a laptop and a PS3, coming from dubai , electricity voltage is 220 not 110 as canada.... pls advice how can i operate them in canada ?

 

[9jcanada]

hi, am having a laptop and a PS3, coming from dubai , electricity voltage is 220 not 110 as canada.... pls advice how can i operate them in canada ?

Get an electricity converter/adaptor. You just plug them into the wall socket and you are good to go.

9j

PS: Canadian made games (discs/game cards etc) may not work on your foreign PS 3 console. Check before you buy games in Canada if you are planning to.

 

[draxz1289]

Just buy a converter for the voltage, the ps3 like all cd players etc have a regional lock on them cause I was planning to buy a ps3 for my brother in India and Best Buy said games bought in India wont work on it.

 

[neilmay]

definitely a laptop

 

[amaniziad]

Get an electricity converter/adaptor. You just plug them into the wall socket and you are good to go.

9j

PS: Canadian made games (discs/game cards etc) may not work on your foreign PS 3 console. Check before you buy games in Canada if you are planning to.

this os for the PS3 only or for the laptop also ? pls advice .. thanks

 

[9jcanada]

this os for the PS3 only or for the laptop also ? pls advice .. thanks

Not sure about laptop games. You can check on your laptop manual.

9j

 

[Marvel®]

Just buy a converter for the voltage, the ps3 like all cd players etc have a regional lock on them cause I was planning to buy a ps3 for my brother in India and Best Buy said games bought in India wont work on it.

All laptop power adapter are auto voltage.....so you can use your laptop anywhere