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In response to "Anything I should particularly look for? Is Windows 8.1 user-friendly now? Is there any other option? -- nm" by Meg

Windows 10 drops in about a month so you'll be able to upgrade to that for free.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Jun 23 '15, 17:30

I would look into a laptop if you're getting something new. They are great now and you don't need a tower and monitor taking up space.

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I like my monitor up here (arm that comes out holding ) and my keyboard on my lap -- nm - z on the go Jun 23, 17:33 10
- I get that, I use a desktop myself. Most people find a laptop to be just as good and saves a lot of space. - Krusty Jun 23, 17:38 9
  - But do many laptops still have CD slots? I don't really have a space problem and I have my netbook for remote work...and - Meg Jun 23, 17:41 7
    - it was mandatory for me. the hp I bought in april (combo of touch and pad, and you can always add a regular mouse) has a drive in it. - b. Jun 23, 18:04 1
      - ^combo of touch screen and touch pad, is what I meant; and, I, too, use the screen more than I expected.. maybe because - b. Jun 23, 18:10
    - Some do and some don't but like Loosi said you can buy an add-on for when you need it. If space is no issue then - Krusty Jun 23, 17:53
    - honestly you might be surprised to find how useful the touch screen is. I use the touch pad and touch screen combined. I like it. - housesitting loosi Jun 23, 17:45 2
      - But I'd have to reach for the touch pad, the mouse is in my lap. And don't say -- (edited) - Meg Jun 23, 17:57 1
        
        ANd that's good for the health of your hands. :) -- nm - housesitting loosi Jun 23, 18:15
    - Mine does not, but I got a separate CD drive for $20. -- nm - housesitting loosi Jun 23, 17:43
  - mine is a laptop/tablet, which I love. -- nm - housesitting loosi Jun 23, 17:39

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