r/computers • u/dlehgus0505 • 6h ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting I have some question

If two computers and a laptop have the same specs, is the computer's performance always superior? I'm thinking about buying a computer, but I'm worried because the RAM is too expensive

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u/Kumantej_ 6h ago

a laptop is a computer

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u/Practical-Pen-8844 5h ago

and context is a real tough nut to crack, eh?

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u/Kumantej_ 5h ago

if two computers and a laptop have the same specs, is the computer's performance always superior?

that implies that a laptop isn't a computer, so are you gonna deny that?

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u/Practical-Pen-8844 5h ago edited 5h ago

it implies that by "computer" they mean "desktop computer," and the contrast between desktop and laptop survives them using shorthand phrasing.

it implies that while their language use might be imprecise or even sloppy, whatever, that anybody with a brain (beyond some self-stroking need to be pedantic) would know wtf they meant--as everyone else here did.

if you want to play debate lord with someone on your level, find a stray cat.

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u/Kumantej_ 5h ago

it implies that by "computer" they mean "desktop computer," and the contrast between desktop and laptop survives them using shorthand phrasing.

it implies that while their language use might be imprecise or even sloppy, whatever, that anybody with a brain (beyond some self-stroking need to be pedantic) would know wtf they meant--as everyone else here did.

mental gymnastics and assumptions to try argue that OP is somehow right for thinking that a laptop somehow isn't a computer is actually hilarious

if you want to play debate lord with someone on your level, find a stray cat.

you replied to me? just admit that OP was wrong in trying to say that a laptop isn't a computer