As I have lived mostly with laptop(s) for the past several years, I can assure 
you that it will work as a desktop, but brand dependant:  IBM Thinkpad 600x 
(the one I'm on now) is awesome, and I don't need more speed that this for my 
"productivity" machine.  I do also run EaglePCB and a CAD app on it with a 
19" monitor attached (dual-boot to Windows), and I travel with it 
extensively.  It's still running strong!  On the other hand, a Dell Latitude 
fell apart really quickly.  I still have a couple desktop machines, but they 
are old/slower, and primarily serve as file server, print server, email 
server and internet DMZ machine with a proxy server.  But my Thinkpad gets 
all the use and abuse.  I do use a docking station, so that avoids a lot of 
connecting/disconnecting.

I've consumed all 3 Thinkpad batteries, so currently looking for another 
before I head out of town next.  As I understand it, Li batts will die in 
roughly a couple years whether used or not, so I'd say get the most out of it 
while it still functions.  But then again, I'll leave this part to the 
experts.



On Sunday 17 October 2004 11:08 am, Alexandre Guimaraes scribbled:
> Hi,
>
>     My old Toshiba went bang after 3 years of good services :-( I bought a
> HP Compaq and the thing is faster than my desktop. It makes more sense to
> use it instead of the desktop but some question arose...
>
>     - What is best for the batteries ? Should I leave them inside the
> Notebook or should I take them out when using external power ? What is best
> for the Li batteries ??
>
>     - Has anyone tried to use a Notebook as a Desktop ? Will it last ? Will
> the 24/7 usage I make on my desktop kill it sooner ?
>
>     - Does anyone can say if it is a bad idea and why ? I am quite
> apprensive because I never thought about doing it before.. It is weird how
> something that makes sense but with wich we have no previous experience can
> be annoying..
>
> Best regards,
> Alexandre Guimaraes
>
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