2006-10-22 19:04:17 · 8 answers · asked by Denise 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It very much depends on your needs, and what you do on a computer and where you use it at.
Ideally, I would recommend one of each. But I realize that is not practical or possible for many people.
Desktops have more power, are faster, more economical, easier on the eyes (size of monitor), and easier on the hands, though many new laptops now have full size keyboards. It's also easier if you have a lot of peripherals (printer, scanner, external drives, etc)
Laptops are portable, and so easy to take anywhere, anytime. If you are "hard-wired" to your computer like people say I am, then you don't ever want to be far from one, and this is the way to go. Also, if you want to use the computer all over your house (i.e. on the couch, in bed, where ever) then this would be the way to go.
For various reasons, I went to having just a laptop, and it's just not working for me, I need and want both.
Anyway, evaluate your needs, and your uses, as well as looking at various computers, and make your decision from there based on how it feels for you.
2006-10-23 00:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
depending on what you do. if you are a student, or your job causes you to move around alot then i would suggest a laptop. but if you are just using it like for rec. purposes then a desktop should be fine. i mean most likely if you work in the business world you will be using a desktop so it really depends on what you do and what you will be using it for. i think desktops are good for families too
2006-10-23 02:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by kris_robinson_7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to make a comparison! A laptop is portable and can be used anywhere! A desktop is far cheaper, cheaper to repair and alot less hard to find replacement parts for, far superior when it comes to hi end gaming. The bottom line is they are designed around different uses.
2006-10-23 02:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-23 02:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laptop.
It offers all the features of a desktop and is also offers mobility.
So without doubt a laptop is better
2006-10-23 02:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ättitude is Ëverything 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
laptop is good i have sony .laptop and desktop pc .desktop you pay less for and is good. i use my desktop more then laptop
2006-10-23 02:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by babe19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see little difference.. A laptop would certainly take up less space and it is so mobile.
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2006-10-23 02:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptops.
You can take them ANYWHERE!
2006-10-23 02:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jim F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋