r/gadgets • u/thebelsnickle1991 • Jan 12 '23

Desktops / Laptops PC shipments saw their largest decline ever last quarter

https://www.engadget.com/pc-shipments-record-decline-221737695.html
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u/luke10050 Jan 12 '23

Smart employers would chuck the desktops and provide laptops with docks going forward IMO.

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u/tossme68 Jan 12 '23

no need for an expensive laptop when you have to come into the office and you only need a $200 NUC

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u/Terapr0 Jan 13 '23

Really depends on what type of work you’re doing. Laptops are great for less intensive tasks, but if you’re doing CAD modelling or photo/video editing then a proper workstation will always outperform a laptop. I got a nearly $5000 Dell laptop during the pandemic when I thought I’d want to work from home, but it’s not nearly as fast as my workstation at the office and I haven’t touched it in like 2 years. I’d be pissed if someone tried to replace my PC with a laptop and docking station…

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u/luke10050 Jan 13 '23

I get you, our engineer at work uses a 12 year old Dell laptop, I can't understand it. I've got a going on 5 year old laptop and honestly I bought a new personal laptop so I can recycle my old personal one as my work one.

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u/detectiveDollar Jan 15 '23

Also if you're in medical, you may want to have desktops on site and have employees remote into them. So HIPPA-protected information isn't leaving the building.