2006-08-17 15:53:14 · 11 answers · asked by warasouth 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Either (but desktops are faster for the price). I recommend HP, Dell and Sony.
2006-08-17 15:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by shmifty__14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use desktops for home use. There are some reasons to saying this. normally, home use computers would also be used for gaming and multimedia. in 2-3 years any system would become a bit outdated. Upgradation is easy and cheap in the case of desktops as compared to laptops. And there is limitation to the extent that you can update your laptop. So, it is better to get a desktop for such purposes, unless you have space constraints at home(which i dont think most people will have). Laptops are better only for work computers, which you need to carry from one place to another. Dell, HP, IBM would be good choices for both. If you plan to buy laptop you may also consider Acer Ferrari series(looks sexy).
2006-08-17 16:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by kartoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desktop for home use, laptops for people on the go. Hp pavilion is a great computer, dell was reliable as a laptop until they had a battery call back because they started blowing up
2006-08-17 15:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Desktops are cheaper to buy, maintain, upgrade or repair than laptops.
2) If you absolutely need to move it around, laptops win, but see #1.
We have a dozen or so computers in the house, and we have more Gateways than any other brand, although we have several brands. We have an HP laptop that has run continuously for four years, I would not buy any other kind.
2006-08-17 16:03:35 · answer #4 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive the desk top is the best solution for home use. I suggest a HP compaq Presario for your first home computer. I have found that HP customer service is second to none. HP also has a real time live chat service with tech support technitions that can help you any time day or night, 24/7. Also microsoft offers a good tech service also and they offer free downloads from there Download Center on the web. You can microsoft programs and software from this sight free of charge.
2006-08-17 16:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Papa WILL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A desktop for home use. Brands? All brands suck because you never know the quality of parts that go into them (i.e. hard drive, RAM ect...). Go to a local computer shop and have them build you one. It's usually around the same price and it's going to be a lot better quality.
2006-08-17 16:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by biggy4269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktop for home. only use a laptop if you plan to travel. Dell is a good desktop/laptop brand. also consider toshiba for laptops
2006-08-17 16:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by what can brown do for you 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laptop pc's have always run in to big problems your be better off with a desktop pc and there is a good deal on right now you have the desktop pc and pay nothing for 12 months
you pick all the parts you want in the desktop befor you call to order then when you call you tell them the pc you want and what you want in it and what software you want with it and then they will send you the desktop pc and you pay nothing for 12 months make sure you order the monitor with your pc order
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/compare_category.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops/hp_pavilion&catLevel=1
hp computers
go for the AMD system
2006-08-17 16:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's for home use only, I say go with a desktop, Any good name brand will do, HP, compaq, etc
2006-08-17 16:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by Jack of Hearts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for home I prefer Desktop, gateway, hp and dell
2006-08-17 16:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋