What are the pros and cons of a desktop vs. laptop?

Question

I'm going to college soon, and I want a laptop, but my mom says it is likely to get stolen. Now, aside from that, its convenient, accessible, and not to mention, it will be a great asset to my architecture classes. Laptops have to be charged, and are more convenient. Desktops have unlimited power (at least while it is plugged in), but are quite difficult to manage when in a hurry and can be quite cumbersome. What else can you think of? Which one should I get for college?

Answer 1

what are you going to use it for?

programs that take a lot to run & games?(pc=performance)

or

typing and watching c**p on youtube?(only for looks and portability)

Answer 2

i think you should get a laptop because you can take it places if you need to. there is usually a place to plug it in at too =]

Answer 3

Depends on your needs. Laptops are better in my opinion because:

They are portable

They are smaller

Less space used

More user-friendly.

The only advantage with desktops is memory capacity and price (they are often cheaper in retrospect).

If you really need advice I suggest the laptop!

Answer 4

desktop

pros: more power, can be upgraded if needed, better soundsystems, more memory, nice big monitors

cons: wires, stationary, lose all info if power goes out

laptop

pros: mobility, doesn't turn off if power outage hits, built in wireless, touch pad mouse, can take notes on it

cons: has to be charged, can overheat some times, can be dropped, touch pad can take sometime getting used to  

Answer 5

Desktop= More power,flexibility, upgrade options,inexpensive parts, gaming,they can be tortured more.

Laptop=Portability,very limited upgrade ability, bad cooling,very expensive parts and labor, less life than a desktop.

Answer 6

Tell your Mom that laptops aren't stealable if the owner carries them around with them all of the time and that you promise to have it in your book bag with you wherever you go. (And buy one of those book bags specifically made for laptops.)