When you buy a personal computer, should you get a desktop or a laptop?
There is no one right answer to the above question. Each choice entails plusses and minuses. However, here are some of the factors that you can consider:
A desktop:
1. Is less expensive to purchase when comparing units with equivalent specs.
2. Has parts that are easily and inexpensively replaced on an individual basis (E.g. the keyboard, monitor, etc.) As a result,
it is less expensive to repair than a laptop.
3. Is not mobile. If you frequently move your personal computer to different rooms or take it on trips, then a desktop is not for you.
4. Can be easier to use than a laptop if you need a larger keyboard or monitor.
5. Can be much more powerful and speedy than a laptop if you spend the same amount on your purchase. This is especially useful to power users, gamers, etc.
A laptop:
1. Is more expensive (for an equivalent unit) than a desktop. This is because it is more expensive to make things smaller.
2. Is more expensive to repair. As an example, it may more than half the price of a new laptop to replace just a cracked screen. In fact, faced with the repair of a laptop, many people just “bite the bullet” and buy a whole new laptop.
3. Laptops are mobile. This makes them very attractive for salesmen, students, travelers, etc.
4. Usually take up much less physical space than a desktop.
Laptops are currently selling more than desktops, which is not surprising in our mobile, throw-away society.
