“Laptops are the convenience food of computer retail:off-the-shelf, heat for 20 minutes and you’re golden”

Lee starts off with the conventional approach to fixing laptop audio issues, before reaching for some special glue and unveiling his own competition

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It’s interesting to reflect that within the dynamic maelstrom of technological evolution there are contrasting questions and stories that have a slow burn nature and slip away without an answer. One of Barry Collins’ recent columns (see issue 314, p22) reminded me of this when he questioned the relevance of the desktop PC. As a retailer, and specifically a system builder, I have a great love for desktops. Barry’s ponderings over desktop versus laptop ranks within the top five questions I get asked on a weekly basis. We find that purchasers of a distinctly more mature audience favour the desktop, but the reason is usually socioeconomic than technical or financial, as this band of the public is more likely to own floor space that can accommodate a bulky tower. A family…

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PC Pro (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2021

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