2007-02-24 04:17:48 · 16 answers · asked by b 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
Laptop - I looked at costs for both and apart from taking up far less room the laptop was hundreds cheaper.
2007-02-24 04:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desktops with the same specifications as a Laptop will be on average £100 cheaper
2007-02-24 04:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by ziggyemovon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how the system is configured. If you get a bare bones system that you just need for word processing or email chekcing then you can get a system for about $600. If you're into hard core gaming and want a top of the line system you can spend up to $7,000 on a desktop or portable. So neiter are cheaper or more expensive than the other b/c it all depends on the specs. If you are getting it for gaming I would reccomend a desktop only because you can't upgrade portables so in three years when new games are coming out you will be able to get a better video card if you need to.
2007-02-24 06:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Icarus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a desktop is always cheaper and more upgradable. When you buy a laptop, you cant really upgrade it besides memory, and you pay more for less power. But you get portablity. So if you need to have a computer on the go, get a laptop. If not then you are spending extra money for a feature you dont need
2007-02-24 04:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by michael p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktop is cheaper everytime.
the desktop can easily be upgraded and its parts are cheaper in both upgrades and replacements.
laptops have a higher initial cost and replacement parts come at a preimum value. If you don't have a good warranty on your laptop and it something like the mainboard fails after 2 years, chances are you will be looking at spending about $300 for replacement. Plus laptops are just harder to work on.
Desktop everytime will be cheaper.
2007-02-24 04:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by Deftoner_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktop computers are generally cheaper and more powerful but laptops are catching up
2007-02-24 04:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases a desktop because it is easier to upgrade. The same upgrade for a laptop would cost more, but you sacrifice portability.
2007-02-24 04:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktop computers are cheaper because laptops are more usefull as they are mobile pc world start there desktops for less thn £300
2007-02-24 04:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by apejawsoup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when comparing similar specifications (processor, RAM, HD, DVD/CD, memory card reader, # of USB, # of Firewire, audio in/outs, video in/oukts, etc), desktops are almost always cheaper.
you pay more for the compact design of the laptop and often get only a subset of the options of a desktop (but usually the higher end options, but not always).
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2016-10-16 09:41:49 · answer #10 · answered by thedford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋