Which is better a laptop or desktop computer???
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Depends on your needs, if your a gamer and/or need high power graphics and processors while sacrificing mobility; your best choice is a desktop computer.  If on the other hand you are a very mobile/active person like me.  That needs access to files an be able to work on materials anywhere, while sacrificing some power for mobility, a laptop is for you.
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with today's technology there are no advantages or disadvantages - they both have pro's and/or con's\nLaptop/notebook\nall in one unit - no cables or connectors\nmobile and usually much lighter that moving a desktop\nBetter power usage and efficiency\nLimited expansion or addition capabilities\nLimited selection of high end processors or memory\nLimited ability to add server-like capabilities\n\nDesktop\nMultiple screens and/or simultaneous projectors (Windows XP up to 4 monitors natively)\nBigger screen selections (you can connect a 60" Plasma)\nHigh capacity hard drive storage (no limit - Terabyte capabilities with SATA RAID and/or Drive Arrays)\nHigh capacity, high memory graphics cards\nHuge array of accessories and add-on capabilities\nUsually - preferred by hard-core developers or gamers\nLimited if any mobility\nHigh power consumption and heat dissipation\nHigher levels of noise and air circulation\nMessy cables and critical need of cable management
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Depends on your needs...\n\nA PC is more of a family thing, something you cant take with you\n\nA Laptop is more of an "on the move" computer\n\nPC's stay in the house\nPC's may last longer/may be a better purchase over the long haul\n\nLaptops are more expensive\nLaptop batterys need to be charged after you use them
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It comes down to what you plan to use the system for.  If you are a mobile person and tend to use the system for email, web browsing, IMing and such, a laptop would probably be fine.  If you are into gaming, keeping databases, or developing websites, a desktop would be more suitable.  Keep in mind that a laptop with todays technology is not as powerful as a desktop.  The mobile CPUs used in laptops run slower and consume less power and that translates to lower performance.  This may be tolerable if your applications don't require a lot of power.  Laptops don't have the robustness of desktops, they are more expensive and have more problems that are more expensive to fix to name a few downsides to laptops.  Bottom line is you have to consider your lifestyle and what you are going to use the system to do.
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Dell has one going for right now.  You can get a desktop for $350.00 (which is very good for a brand new one, especially a Dell).
967247
Go with the laptop.  It has just as much power as a desktop and is easier to maintain.  The mobility of a laptop is another plus.  You can use it as a CD and DVD player where ever you are.  They are easy to network and most colleges are wifi equipped so they can be used anywhere.  I have two laptops and a desktop and rarely use the desktop.
775674
hi!\n\ni suggest - any desktop compy with lots of learning games because desktop is more durable (not too sensitive) and also its easy to get repaired or it's spare parts are cheap...\n\nbest wishes
1037545
why the maclaptop is better than the normal pc laptop?!\n\njust look here, you will find reviews and comparisions to other pc laptops:\n\nmac laptops :   http://umgarticles.atspace.com/maclaptop.htm\n\ncheap pc laptops : http://umgarticles.atspace.com/laptop-computer.htm
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laptop computers can be a rather tricky buy at times, I would suggest that you look out for the cheapest and yet latest laptop or notebook computers on the market, the best way to do this is on what they call warehouse sale markets some of them are also online.\n\nthese warehouse owners have a service where they sell desktop computers to normal customers like you and me, however with very reduced prices due to the fact that they do not have as much costs as normal shops do.\n\none such website is :\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/laptop.htm\n\n\nalternatively I also suggest that you look into the desktop computer market at the moment you can find warehouse sale desktops at a very cheap price at this site too:\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/computer.htm\n\n\nI hope I have been of help in answering your question.
860511
Depends on what you want to use it for. If graphic design or music is your main reason for getting a computer then a Macintosh would be a good choice. But if you need compatibility with the broad range or software in the market, a PC running would be the better choice. If you a programmer, forget Macintosh OSX and Windows and get Linux :-)
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If you have room, get a desktop. You'll have more power and more memory in general, plus it won't fry if you drop some crumbs on it.
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Desktop\n- if u don't plan to carry ur computer everywhere u go.. esp. between cities\n- if u need serious processing power (image, video, audio processing, gaming)\n- if u plan to use the computer for more than 10hrs @ a stretch\n\n\nLaptop\n- if u travel between cities much... like to carry ur computer whenever possible\n- if u can adjust with moderate processing... not xtreme gamin, video/image/audio processin in minimum time;\n(of course if u pay more (i mean exorbitant rates) u might get an almost desktop-replacement laptop)\n- if u r not a heavy computer user... max of 6 hrs per day @ stretch\n- want to minimize space occupied by computer, can compromise on monitor size (laptops come to max 17inch i suppose)\n- if u r willin to spend THRICE the amount for the same efficieny!!!\n\n\nBottomline:\nIf u r a heavy user of computers... go for a desktop\nIf u r a light user(& decide to be so @least for the next 5 years)... and u r ready to pay bigger bucks... go for a laptop
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Buy a nice laptop WITHOUT A GRAPHICS CARD. And don't buy anything fancy that will get you distracted.\n\n90% of the students in my college have laptops. Even the few people who use desktops usually have an extra ultraportable laptop. Even though we end up using laptops like desktops most of the time, we still carry them around often enough that getting a desktop would be burdensome. For example, it's extremely useful to be able to carry a laptop back home during the breaks.\n\nAnyways, here's my suggestions for laptops:\n\nMainstream:\n- 15-17" monitor\n- 1GIG Ram\n- Intel Centrino 1.7GHz (dual core or single core) or AMD Turion 1.8GHz\n- 60+GIG HD\n- DVD+/-WR\n- any non-discrete graphics card (unless you're one of the few who can play games and still pull off A's: in that case, get a ATI Mobility 9700 or X1600, or nVidia 6600/7600 go card). If you're really crazy, you can get a laptop with AMD Athlon X2 with SLI 7900GTX's. Yes, such a laptop exists, but in that case, you might as well go with a desktop because extra cooling will allow for higher clock speeds.\n\nOr you can go portable:\n12-14" laptop or tablet pc\nlow power intel centrino or amd turion\n1 GIG Ram (still, doesn't take much space)\n40GIG HD\nDVD+/-RW drive\n\nit's definitely up to you to decide, but i'd stay away from desktops because you'll end up carrying your laptop at least a few times during the year. however, if you end up getting a desktop, you should also get a tiny external hard drive or large flash drive so that you can carry information around.\n\ni hope this helps
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HOW IS THIS QUESTION RELATED TO DESKTOPS?
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I think that the laptop is a better choice.  If someone is going to steal your computer it is going to happen anyway (always get student insurance that covers it and other items you own), whether you get a decent desktop or a laptop.  If you look after your laptop there is no reason why it should get dropped or damaged.\n\nAs a student you are going to have to get used to moving from one room to another, or coming home for holidays etc.  A desk top is just an extra hassle to worry about.\n\nOnce you get to college you will find that there are times when you may have to be elsewhere and still want to work.  Group projects, when your room mate is 'entertaining' her male friend in your room, if you want to work at some strange time of the day or night etc.  A laptop is simply easier for all that.\n\nContact the college and find out how their internet works.  They may be wireless, or they may need a cable.  Wireless is built in to decent laptops these days, and a cable is a pretty low cost cable.  Either way it will be pretty idiot proof, so don't worry about it.\n\nThe best advice I can give you as a student is to back up your work.  The cheapest method is to simply email assignments to yourself using a service like Yahoo! Mail.  There are also online back up services where you can upload your work to a secure web site.  Or consider buying a MyBook external hard disk.  You can just save all your work onto that with a click.  Seriously, if I had a dollar for every tear shed by a student who has lost all their work, I'd be rich!  ALWAYS MAKE  A BACK UP AFTER EVERY TWO HOURS OF WORK!  You'll thank me for that one day.\n\nI also strongly suggest a PC rather than a Mac.  Macs are way more expensive to repair and buy software for.  The only reason to get a Mac is if you are in some kind of arty major where they recommend them.  Otherwise you'll find the PC cheaper and more versatile in the long run.  You can get software cheaper and easier too.\n\nGood luck.  Hope you have fun.
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Yes, on a number of fronts. \n\nA desktop PC is less portable, but usually more powerful, and more flexible with regard to upgrades that are possible.\n\nA laptop will usually come with a less powerful processor, because of the heat generated, and usually you have less options with regard to upgrades. \n\nLaptop machines are usually more expensive to buy and to repair when they go wrong.
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Depends on what you need it for. \n\nIf you can afford it and don't need specific windows software, I would say the mac is the better computer. \n\nBecause Apple controls both the hardware and the operating system it just works and is more stable. Besides they look good.