desktop or laptop

I agree with previous post that the desktop is better than the laptop for upgrading and also battery replacement can be expensive.

It actually depends on your reasons for using a computer. If you are the type that uses computer even when you're not at home then the laptop would do you best, but you only use computer at home, then a desktop is better. For me, I found having a desk top better, because you can easily upgrade it, especially now that computers are fast evolving.

I prefer desktop and use it all the time, although I do have laptop with built-in wireless connection for when I am away from home. I have found that laptops are far more expensive than desktops, and more expensive to fix if something goes wrong. My desktop top is very robust and reliable - but I will need to "touch wood" there not to attract any problems. _Derek

if i were in your shoes, i would like to buy a laptop because i can bring it whenever i can since i have to move regularly. One more, laptop is small so that it is easy to bring it. Right now laptop is not really expensive, its speed is fast also. I think you should write down both 2 sides for laptop and a PC so that you can consider to buy which one based on what you desire...

I prefer desktop when it comes to online RPG gaming but then again since I'm always on the go, I prefer to have laptop well obviously we can't bring our desktop with us x3 Disadvantages of bringing laptop is the battery life and sometimes from thief so be careful when bringing one.

It is best that you consider these things. -What type of software are you going to use or install in your computer? Do these software require more computing power? If does so then I suggest you go for a desktop. -Do you travel a lot or always on the go? Do you really need a constant use of a computer wherever you go? If so then you should buy a laptop. A laptop's battery life depends on what power plan you are going to use. These maybe High Performance to Battery Saving Mode. Well of course you're going to use a High Performance mode if the application requires so or else you're laptop will hang or takes very long time to respond. Using a High performance mode consumes more battery power and is very sure to shorten the battery life of your laptop.

I would still go for the desktop due to stability for long-time usage and as above being easily upgradable, and this because I work at home. Although, I do have a laptop as a backup if there are brownouts or if I am going to travel. Performance-wise, I go with the desktop. Convenience-wise, I go for the laptop.

To my opinion, i think both desktop and laptop are necessary. If a desktop and a laptop have this same price, certainly the desktop has better perfomance than the laptop, desktop is more convenient for upgrading. So desktop is better for work and entertainment. The most advantage of laptop is that a laptop is smaller than desktop and it's more convenient for carrying. If you have a trip away, i think laptop is better.

It depends on how you're going to use your computer. I like desktop computers in playing games as well as long hours of use. My laptop computer easily heats. I could not use it longer for fear that it may explode. It becomes so hot after hours of use. Its battery, well it may reach until 3 hours if not heavily in use.

I hate the keyboard on a laptop but you can always get a USB keyboard. Make sure that teh battery is empty before you charge. Negative about laptops, they stay as you buy them, you can onluy add memory(not HDD memory). In a desktop you can changes stuff inside. I would prefer a desktop because you choose all the components. I chose a media desktop and use it as a DVD/Blu ray player too. I picked a motherboard with an HDMI socket.

I would say laptop because it is best in lot of ways and you can take the laptop anywhere you want and the battery life is like for hours, so even if the power is down you will save the time because you can still use the laptop despite the electricity cut out. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.

If the brownouts are frequent then you must buy a laptop. There is many advantages of a laptop over a desktop. You can use it when it is brownouts there. The regular laptops with recent model and features are not much expensive and cost for $600-$800 (with 1-3 year on site warranty). You can get a new-tech laptop with i3 processor, 500 GB HDD (HARD DISK MEMORY), 14-15.6 inch screen, 4 GB RAM, and other features.The battery back up starts fading away after 1.5 to 2 years. Then you need to change it.

I would advise that you prefer buying a laptop computer over a desktop computer for efficiency reasons. Laptop batter life can last up to eight hours provided that you buy a model with a six-cell battery. The laptop battery lasts for two years at most. So please do buy a laptop. It gives you more comfort and efficiency.

i think for you is desktop.. so you can do the mylotting everyday.. life span of desktop is longer than laptop..there so many disadvantages in laptop.. you must handle it with care..in power interruption for desktop just use UPS at least for 30mins minimum.. so no problem at all.. if ur worried in like portability there are so many gadgets now you can use.. like cellphone you can connect to internet easy so no trouble at all. maintenance for desktop is cheaper also. what is good about it.. it will last longer as long u keep it upgrade.. hope it helps..^^

i'll go with desk top it can easily be upgraded and of course far more inexpensive compare to laptop, one more thing that i like desk top over laptop is the battery unlike the desk top no need to buy almost every year.

For me, buying a laptop is better than a desktop. It is easy to carry wherever you are, no stress and convenient.