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Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.06 09:45:00 -
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Traditional desktop PCs are being replaced by laptops. And that trend will continue also in gaming. This probably means that more and more people will play on smaller (Gëê15") screens but apart from that I don't think we will see much difference in games for PC in the foreseeable future. Laptops are already quite capable gaming platforms (if you don't buy the cheapest ones) and I am quite happy with my MBP.
The laptop is not going anywhere soon. It is too flexible and too good at what it does for that to happen. And the need for a proper computer in our homes will not decrease when more people work more time from their homes over the internet. In addition, the laptop will most likely adapt and transform into a hybrid device with keyboard, touchpad, mouse AND touchscreen input. Pure touch screen tablets will dominate mobility but laptops will continue to be the main personal computer in most peoples homes - in particular people that like to play games. |
Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.06 10:09:00 -
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Ittos wrote:Lexmana wrote:Traditional desktop PCs are being replaced by laptops. And that trend will continue also in gaming. This probably means that more and more people will play on smaller (Gëê15") screens but apart from that I don't think we will see much difference in gaming on the PC in the foreseeable future. Laptops are already quite capable gaming platforms (if you don't buy the cheapest ones) and I am very happy with my MBP.
The laptop is not going anywhere soon. It is too flexible and too good at what it does for that to happen. And the need for a proper computer in our homes will not decrease when more people work more time from their homes over the internet. In addition, the laptop will most likely adapt and transform into a hybrid device with keyboard, touchpad, mouse AND touchscreen input. Pure touch screen tablets will dominate mobility but laptops will continue to be the main personal computer in most peoples homes - in particular people that work with computer and/or like to play games.
The classical gaming rig will also still be there of course, but less people will find the need to have one as laptops becomes more and more powerful. They might get more powerful but the software will also get more demanding I'll never use a laptop for gaming. The touchpad mouse is horrible for it plus I don't like being concerned about battery life. The easy solutions for that are to plug it in and attatch a mouse but how is that better than a desktop? The fact is that as tech advances and you can do more with smaller, you can still do more with larger.
I can sit (well sometimes it is more lay) in my sofa with the laptop in my lap (yup) relaxing and posting on the forums. I also play EVE like that most of the time but I put the laptop down on the table when something is a bout to happen. I have power cord connected at all times and a wireless mouse. The mouse have a slight lag but I am used to it and I don't play "twitch" games - if I would I would use a wired mouse. |
Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.06 11:01:00 -
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Ittos wrote:
I sit in a recliner when I play. Just like laptops dont always have to be on your lap, desktops dont always have to be at your desk
Haha. Good for you. But if you want to change position and sometimes have it in your lap and sometimes put it on you desk or even bring it with you to the bathroom (it has happened when I couldn't go AFK) I think the laptop can't be beaten. Also, it hardly takes up any space and I can even bring it when I travel. I like the portability and flexibility and I only need one computer for all my needs (though I have two more for backup and such). And it plays EVE just fine with most graphics settings maxed. |
Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.06 11:04:00 -
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Rain6637 wrote:you're looking at $4000 of hardware. tablet can't provide this, and I have a feeling you overpaid http://imgur.com/a/Ii7Q1
I will admit, I can't do that on my laptop ... |
Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.06 16:00:00 -
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Jame Jarl Retief wrote: The fact that concurrent user record set a long while ago is yet to be beat, despite total subs going up to 450k, suggests that it is indeed alt accounts, and not actual players, that are growing.
Actually, the reason CCP now claims 450k subs is that it include Serenity for the first time. TQ probably has 350k or so. And keep in mind that PCU has reached 55-56k now a couple of times since Retribution and EVEs strongest period of the year is usually late January/February. It is not that unlikely that we can beat the old record of 63k+ online this year. Thus, the dip after the summer of rage seems to be mostly recovered. EVE is going strong and the future is so bright that my alt has shades. |
Lexmana
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Posted - 2013.01.10 10:00:00 -
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The Lady Nighthawk wrote:And this aswell u trust anything sony says after there latest fackas, ur a fool ur just another follower
I you beleive everything they say is wrong you are even a bigger fool. Or just a hater. |
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