How to use a laptop like a desktop?

Yes, you can connect an external monitor to a laptop (via cable.) If a laptop has RF, you can use your keyboard and mouse.

As for closing a laptop, it's easy. On the laptop go to Power panel and then to Power Options. There you can set what you want your laptop to do when you close the lid. There's a setting there called "Do nothing." Set it on this, and when you close the lid of your laptop, it will do nothing (it will work with the lid closed.)

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How to use a laptop like a desktop?

I am thinking of replacing my older desktop with a laptop, I have a 24 Inch monitor that I still want to use so how can it be attached it to my laptop and close the case without it turning off? I have an RF keyboard and mouse.

Many laptops come with an optional docking station, this will be helpful in connecting with your existing equipment.

Check at manufacturer's web sites for info

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Here is how to do more precise research to find the best one for YOU: The first step is to get information on the laptops that you are interested in and, as a second step, to search online at web stores (like Amazon or similar) or at retail shops (BestBuy, staples or similar) for the best deals on the ones you would really like to have based on your search.

This way, you get the best working laptops at the best prices.

As laptop specs change often, it is good to get non-vendor/non-partisan/non-groupie information so you should do some checking on these review/guide sites to help fine tune your search.

At each site, start by checking models and then compare them with others (or against each other) by choosing different options using boxes and drop down menus to customize the search and get what you want in your laptop ( there is even a way on some of those sites to look by inputting the price you are willing to pay to minimize the impact on your wallet ).

Your time will not be wasted (after all, you get all this from the comfort of your home) and you should find something to your liking and budget.

Stop 01 here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/?tag=hdr;snav

Stop 02 here: http://www.pcworld.com/products/computers/laptops....

Stop 03 here: http://review.zdnet.com/filter/laptops?categoryId=...

Stop 04 here: http://www.notebookreview.com/

Good luck on your research.