In this fast changing technology era, computer lifespans are getting shorter. Like it or not most gadgets "expire" after 3 years due to emerging new technologies, faster processing speeds and of cause obsolete hardware. Hence be it procrastination (I'm a victim of this) or not, it is an excuse to start hunting for a new one.
To start off, I believe there exists the blazing question of getting a laptop vs desktop. While figures show an increasing trend in laptop sales, is it really necessary to own one? Let's discuss below - laptop vs desktop and hopefully it helps in the decision making process.
Mobility Mobility is one of the main advantage laptops have over desktops. Laptops can be used almost everywhere. In cafes, libraries, eateries and even on the move like travelling in the bus or train. In contrast like the word "desktop" suggests, is restricted to a desk top.
If your desktop and TV are not in the same room and you want to have the best of both worlds at the same time, I guess laptop's a better option.
Size and Weight In a desktop, the basic components include the CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse and the many cables interconnecting them all. For a laptop, these components are integrated together. Of course, being portable you'll need some other accessories like the laptop carrying bag, spare batteries (not so commonly carried around), power charger and a probable mini USB mouse as a replacement to the built-in touch pads.
Furthermore, laptops weigh between 2kg to 6kg with accessories included. Contrast that to desktops. In my opinion, anything under probably means something (probably a power adaptor) is left out and anything beyond indicates that you should get a desktop.
Requirements Computers are part and parcel of our daily lives be it at work, school or at home. Conventionally, most of us (well at least for me) have at least a desktop at home and another in the office. That is the ideal scenario.
But, it's a fact not all jobs are desk-bound. Many need to travel around places making presentations to clients and with the rise of the Internet, desktop mobility is taken to the next level. Quotations, presentations, email correspondences and such can be done on the go.
Laptops score another point.
Costs Nothing much to elaborate about this. Generally speaking laptops cost more than desktops comparing the two with similar specifications. Many say the high cost probably goes to the manufacture of LCD screen on laptops and its tight component integration.
Nevertheless, desktops pick up their first point.
Expandability Desktops have more expansion capabilities than laptops. For example, desktops can contain more RAM slots, options to expand 3.5" internal hard disks, additional DVD drive, extra PCI cards etc. Laptops are constrained by design and leaves much lesser room for expansion.
Here on my desktop at home, I have 2 DVD RW drives and 2 different sized 3.5" internal harddrives. Planning for more soon. My vote goes to desktops in this aspect.
Upgradability Standing from the IT point of view, this factor is extremely important. Coming from humble background, I can't afford to change full systems every year. Instead I choose to upgrade the MOBO or the CPU which costs much less and importantly self changable.
Laptops on the other hand are way harder to upgrade. Components are integrated to its mainboard. Not forgetting that changing the components by yourself voids the warranty that comes with it.
Evan_H_Lee
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