Desktops vs. Laptops

[TheAppleFreak]

I own two laptops and a desktop (a netbook, a Mac, and a custom built PC), and I'd have to say it depends on what you want to do. Given as the Mac is three years old, it sees a lot of general use (web surfing, music management, a little bit of production, word processing, etc). The desktop is used for more resource-intensive tasks like gaming or complex production, and the netbook is really only for work.

I'd say laptop for general use, PC for everything else.

 

[Meganium]

Laptops are waaaaay better. They're portable, and they're easy to go around with. The smaller the laptop, the more awesome. But the risk of falls runs pretty high for them.

 

[donavannj]

I prefer a desktop build for modularity and a higher level of cheaper computing capabilities available for a desktop.

 

[Kroso]

Laptop,allright,it's small,picks up a better signal,and best of all it dosen't stay in one single place,:)

 

[psyanic]

I prefer laptops since I tend to move around a lot and travel.

 

[Hybrid Trainer]

Oh gosh, that's a tough question "/
Well laptops are great mobility wise, and there a lot smaller and compact so they should use up less energy. Not to mention the fact that they're easily movable so you can move it around to make computing more comfortable.
But also the main problem i had with laptops is that because everything is so small if theres a problem it'll be harder to find and fix. Also i'm not sure if this is just me having unusually warm thighs but during the summer and i have tons of work to do laptops always seem to over heat "/

As for desktops, they are pretty much always more powerful if you compare two from the same price range. Also they are much more customisable, you can easily go out and buy a new keyboard or a bigger monitor, unless you get one of those all in one PC's which to be honest you might as well have bought a laptop. Also computers can be upgraded by pretty much everyone at home.
But on a down side they do use up more energy, and (this is probably just me) its too easy to go and spend loads of money on stuff for it xD

But i guess overall i'd side with Desktops :D

 

[Nick]

Laptops all the way. I hate being confined to one spot for too long. With my laptop I have the freedom to go wherever I please and still be able to do the things that I need to do. A lot of people would argue that they aren't as powerful as desktops, and while that's true most of the time, I don't really need a really powerful desktop to do the things that I need (or want) to do.

 

[Morkula]

Laptops all the way. I know desktops are more powerful and more bang for the buck, but like Nick said...I don't want to be confined at a desk whenever I'm on the computer. I like being able to take my laptop around the house, lie down on the couch or on my bed, or carry it with me to work. The portability is worth the extra money, and my laptop is still powerful enough to do anything I want (or play anything I want, even though I'm not a big PC gamer).

 

[Deenaa]

I prefer laptops, because I'm always moving around (I commute to work and uni), and having a computer on hand is very important for me. I've got everything on hand when I need it.

 

[fire_man]

It all depends on what you use it for. If you are running extensive big programs then a desktop works nice.

The mobility of a laptop comes in handy....but when you think about it most of the time your laptop is just sitting on the desk anyway...

 

[Captain Hobo.]

I like laptops better because you can take them anywhere and they can do most of the same things as desktops. I have this little netbook that weighs like a pound so, I can take it anywhere:)

 

[Pokemon Trainer Touko]

I have a laptop and a desktop but I prefer laptops because they're cuter <3 :D Plus you can take them anywhere you want o3o

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[Legendary Silke]

I own both a desktop and a laptop computer. To me, it all depends on whether you will be going around a lot... I like my desktop simply because of the performance - things are snappy, that's for sure. The laptop is very portable, though, and I always bring it out on long trips to stay connected and do work. You can't go wrong with either. Smart phones are no substitute for a full-fledged laptop.

 

[docjones2]

I prefer desktops, they cost less and usually lest longer.

And they're a lot more durable.

 

[Kevin]

I prefer desktops but I like laptops also since they are portable, unlike desktops.

 

[Johnster]

Desktop, my laptop act as my backup or when I need to go somewhere and will need a computer with me.

 

[Mewtwolover]

I have both. I prefer desktops since you can have 2 hard disks in it which makes easier to prevent the data loss if a hard drive dies. Laptops can have only one hard disk so you're screwed if it dies unless you don't have an external hard drive. Laptops has their pros, they're portable so you can easily take it with you.

 

[Palkia]

Laptops are better. They are still powerful enough to play modern games and have the ability to be used without being connected to the mains. Although it looks like Tablets and Phones might replace them.

 

[Chairman Kaga]

Anecdotally, I've had six laptop deaths in two years from completely normal levels of use. I hate the idea of giving up portability, but after the warranty expires on my current laptop, I'm probably through with them forever. I've just had too much grief caused by what I presume to be the high heat and bad ventilation, whereas my old desktop PC has been going strong for half a decade. I'll just learn to live with being chained to computing in one spot, I guess.

 

[Varuas]

I own both but i prefer laptop :) ..... you get bore in the bus, in the mall, lame company??? just switch it on and do your thing ;)