Should i buy a laptop or desktop?

India
March 29, 2009 1:58pm CST
I am planning to buy a computer.For me there is no need to carry it.But i feel having a laptop is stylish.But i have to pay more for a laptop.I am confused.What to do? Please help
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• United States
29 Mar 09
Laptop becuase in the long run it will save you money - by reducing your electricity bill, becuase you dont always have to keep it plugged in, you can also use it anytime you want, instead of just haveing to walk upstair or downstairs to use it. its worth the extra money
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@user_786 (1338)
29 Mar 09
laptop is good if you are a traveler and if you use PC at home mainly, then desktop is the best option
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@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
29 Mar 09
it really depends. a laptop's lifespan is a max of plus and minus 5 years. a desktop's lifespan is definitely much longer. but the laptop is more mobile. And in any case you wish to laze around on your couch or bed and use the computer, the laptop is a plus factor. but to go for money saving and stability, i'd go for the desktop.
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@kumarpslv (3216)
• India
29 Mar 09
Better is buying a laptop. The mobility and the additional features like, wireless LAN,blue tooth, web cam are possible in the laptop which may not be available with desktop computes.Though the cost may be high, it is having its won advantages.But desktop is also having some special merits. If we want to see a movie, most of will prefer only the desktop.
@benny128 (3615)
29 Mar 09
I would go for a laptop, I have a laptop which is just as quick as alot of my friends gaming pc's and cost about the same. Depends what you wnat it for, if you want it for gaming get a wide screen laptop, if not go for a amller screen. But I would defo get a laptop as its mobile, and when its not in use it doesnt take up any space.
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@nirkle (8)
29 Mar 09
definitly buy a laptop - that way you can sit anywhere in the house when you need to use it rather than having to move rooms and put your life on hold to go on the pc! I recommend dell laptops, i personally have one - and it's great!
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
29 Mar 09
I think you have to decide what you want... do you want the stylishness and portability of a laptop? OR do you want the upgradeablity and ease of repair of a desktop? with a laptop in a couple years if you want to play the hottest games or the newest programs you might not be able to play them - a desktop more parts can be upgraded without as much cost to you.
@prajnith (941)
• India
30 Mar 09
laptop is not ment for heave use like home use.. so if you are buying system that you use at home and you play game and stuffs then go for desktop pc not laptop but if you travel a lot and thinking of using the system only for lighter application like browsing or listening to songs and ... then got for laptop but lifespan of laptop is lesser when compared to desktop and in case if you want to upgrade any of your laptop components (like RAM)it will be expensive when compared to desktop pc components. so you choose as you can even get cool looking stylish Desktop PC but for lesser price..
@emojboy (632)
• Philippines
1 Apr 09
"What is your purpose and budget?" is the question will guide you when choosing between laptop and desktop computer. Yeah desktop is cheaper than laptop especially when you want you computer to have high performance hardware specifications. You should consider fact on what programs you want to install in your computer.
• India
30 Mar 09
its depending on you.If you want to learn more things you have to work a lot with your computer.For that much of hard working and handling system will be more preferable. In laptops lot of problems and the safety issues that has to be considered.I refer you to see the given site you can have more idea http://www.indiastudychannel.com/forum/20304-i-feel-desktops-are-better-than-laptops-do-you-agree-with-me.aspx regards suresh
• India
30 Mar 09
hi deepika, Please go for laptop only instead of desktop... if u buy laptop you can carry it to any where but if you buy desktop you have to stay at one place only... so better go for laptop Regards RK
• United States
30 Mar 09
It all depends on what you want to use it for. On the one hand a laptop is nice because you can surf the internet while watching tv. On the other hand desktops are nice because you can upgrade them much easier. So you need to decide what you want to do with it. A laptop does cost more, but it is portable. A desktop can be upgraded a piece at a time, while a laptop most likely can't.