Guide : Desktop or Laptop ?
 I get this constant question, almost 2 times in a day from clients, friends, friend’s friend , client’s friend etc. So i decided to post it here. This also give me a chance to put a new category called “Guide”.
I get this question : “Ray, should we buy a laptop or a desktop?”. Now we prices extremely competitive between each other. its a tough question, with variable answers. So i decided to put this long guide. Hopefully it will be helpful .
Desktop computers usually come with a vertical chassis, referred to as a tower, which typically sits on the floor under a desk. A monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers are all attached to the tower separately. Laptop computers, on the other hand, are small, battery-powered, lightweight (usually between five and seven pounds) and ideal for those who require portability, such as businesspeople who travel or university students who could then easily move from a dorm room to a library to a lecture hall to a café. With a DVD player, it could also be used as a portable entertainment system.
Unlike a desktop setup, all accessories are integrated into the laptop (mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc.) but external ones may be attached, as well. The prices for these accessories are about the same for both laptop and desktop PCs.
It should be mentioned that many of today’s laptops come equipped with integrated wireless networking features (like Intel Centrino mobile technology) so that users can tap into a high-speed Internet connection. The PC user must be in the range of a compatible wireless network, known as a hotspot, which is available at some hotels, airport lounges, school campuses, cafés and more. For more on hotspots, see Hook up to a wireless hotspot.
Desktop computers usually come with a wired network card, but wireless cards can be purchased for as low as $50.
A few years ago, there was no comparison between a desktop and laptop computer when it came to processing power — desktops won hands-down for speed and performance.
Because of advancements in processing technology, and an increase in the amount of RAM for mobile video cards, laptop computers rival desktops in performance. For example, Intel’s Core 2 duo processor can power the latest computer games, while manufacturers like nVidia and ATI create high-end video cards for laptops.
Of course, a laptop that can run sophisticated programs like PC games are considerably more expensive than regular laptops and are usually bigger and heavier. As such, souped up laptops are often referred to as “desktop replacements” as they’re less portable than other laptops. Because there is little difference in performance between desktop and laptop computers, both should be able to handle common tasks such as checking e-mail, surfing, word processing, playing music and photo editing. More powerful PCs can handle computer games and DVD movie playback (note: DVD-ROM drive required).
A Summarised Version of the differentiation is
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop |
Easy Portability, access wireless
networking in public locations . Less Cables. More compact. Work from basically anywhere. |
Less powerful, harder to upgrade,
more expensive, less resistent to theft, more prone to component failure . Expensive Accessories. Expensive to Repair during damages |
| Desktop |
More powerful, easy to upgrade,
less expensive, more resistent to theft, less prone to component failure . Cheaper Accessories. Easy to repair |
Not portable, Not Compact.
Not Easy to store around. Lots of Cables and wires |
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