Which do you prefer - Desktop or Laptop...

@jimmy87 (475)
India
April 8, 2009 10:38am CST
Hi..I am very confused what to buy-a desktop or a laptop. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.A desktop is very robust kinda thing whereas one can carry a laptop anywhere. What would you prefer between a desktop and a laptop??
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I like desktops better myself. They're just easier. The mouses are actual mouses, they're usually more "user-friendly", and they're also usually a lot cheaper than a laptop with the same features. So, I'd say a desktop.
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
12 Apr 09
For me also desktops are better and more user friendly.
@Niah1976 (739)
• Paranaque, Philippines
8 Apr 09
hi there! i prefer laptop and that's what i'm using now. like what you said you can carry it anywhere. so i think it's better than desktop.
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@signum (545)
• Australia
12 Apr 09
I prefer desktop computers myself as it's easier to open them up and "work" on them. Adding things and removing things I think is way easier with a desktop computer. I wouldn't mind a laptop, but I definitely want certain specs that a lot of laptops just don't have yet.
@h8739182 (448)
• India
9 Apr 09
For personal use i prefer a desktop. For a simple reason being it is very easy to maintain and easy to upgrade. I do use a laptop at work as it is easy to carry from place to place. Take care.
• United States
9 Apr 09
I have had the same dilemma myself lately. My laptop is too old to use and my desktop really needs updating also but I can't do both. I thought about it and came up with my answer and yours might be the same if you do most of your work at home. I do all my work at home and rarely need to work from a laptop only although if I had a usable one it would be convenient. After thinking about it I decided the desktop had to come first since laptops have some disadvantages. For one the keyboard is rarely one that is easy to use. For two the built in mouse pad is aggravating to no end so I would have to have an external mouse. Third if I want to update the RAM or anything, the laptop is not so easy to update as the desktop is and is more expensive on the parts. If you are going to do your work or access your computer mainly at home then I would recommend the desktop first. The only way I would get the laptop first is if I have to be mobile while working.
• India
9 Apr 09
A Laptop is my first preference because the most remarkable advantage of it is portability. So if there is any problem I could at least show the technician immediately.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
8 Apr 09
I prefer desktop because I am using desktop for a long period of time. I think laptops are good for people who travel a lot and people who are businessman. If you watch movies or work a lot then you can buy desktops. Also if you don't want to move your computer from one place to another then go for desktops.
@chimrani (1426)
• India
8 Apr 09
Friend for me desktop is best.I don't like laptops because i think they are comfortable for long time work.I purchased desktop which is costlier than laptop
@emojboy (632)
• Philippines
9 Apr 09
Desktop because it is more cheaper than laptop if you want to have a gaming hardware specs. Even though it is not portable and light but for maximum speed and performance, computer desktop can offer that or more. Well it really depends on the user which she or he needs the most. But as far as I know I am more into computer desktop.
• India
8 Apr 09
hi there...the choice between a desktop and a laptop generally depends upon ur lifestyle and where u r going to use it...for games and movie watching a desktop is generallly preferable whereas if u want it to carry around doing ur work or for surfing while on the move the laptop is generally a bette option.. i prefer a laptop coz it's portable and it has more flaunt value than a desktop....