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| Desktop | 40% | 585 votes | Total: 1455 votes | |
| Laptop | 60% | 870 votes |
Desktop
by James Kanata
Created on: August 28, 2010
For the undecided buyer who is considering their first or new sole home computer, the options seem to
Created on: February 25, 2010
We are often forced to make decisions between "desktop" (or relatively fixed computers) and "laptop"
Created on: July 02, 2007
The question depends more than anything on how you plan to use your computer. While I chose the desktop
by Rabi
Created on: June 15, 2007
The answer to this question is quite simply to choose a desktop, and it can be justified.
The only big
by Nathan Hook
Created on: October 03, 2007
The chief issue is, what are you using it for? If you need mobility, then obviously a laptop is ideal,
by Joe V.
Created on: April 30, 2008
There are several reasons why I feel that a desktop is a better computer to have.
1. Price
Due to
Created on: October 30, 2008
The great debate: Desktop or Laptop, Which Should I Choose? There is a really simple answer to this
Created on: October 23, 2007 Last Updated: April 30, 2012
The answer to this question isn't a simple "either or" proposition. The question is what you need your
Created on: July 26, 2007 Last Updated: February 09, 2009
A COMPUTER FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
When it comes to making the decision about adding a computer to your
by Daniel Pinto
Created on: June 29, 2007
The March issue of a "major consumer magazine" that doesn't like its name mentioned in advertising-OK,
Created on: April 18, 2009
The choice of whether your one and only computer should be a desktop or a laptop should begin with an
by A.W. Mosby
Created on: April 16, 2008
Owning a computer is in many ways similar to owning a vehicle; to some it may not matter what you have
by Gary Roberts
Created on: July 03, 2007 Last Updated: July 11, 2011
Before deciding on which product is best for you, you should consider two major questions.
1) What are
Created on: December 06, 2008
Laptop computers are slick. They offer high definition screens, portability, and a number of great features.
by Kevin Kuz
Created on: August 07, 2008
Many people choose laptops over desktops, and many choose desktops over laptops. I personally like desktops
by Lee Gee
Created on: June 19, 2007
Choosing between laptop and desktop can be a real quandary. I'm lucky enough to own both and to be pushed
Created on: February 23, 2008
As an owner of both pieces of technology I would certainly choose to have a desktop over a laptop if
Created on: June 29, 2007
Here is a little thing very few who have not worked in Desktop Support for major OEM PC manufactures
Created on: June 03, 2007
I've owned a few computers over the years, all but one of them built myself. When purchasing a desktop
Created on: March 20, 2008
Currently, I have two computers. One is a desktop model and the other is a laptop. I would hardly call
Laptop
by Chad Smith
Created on: June 09, 2007
Desktop or Laptop? The question seems almost out of date. However, let's take a quick look at the pros
Created on: August 14, 2007
I'm firmly in the laptop 'camp' and have been for the past four years. However, I recognize that the
Created on: October 10, 2008
If the same question was asked a few years ago, I'd have to stick with the desktop, but with the amount
Created on: March 10, 2008
Up until recently the question of desktop versus laptop was really more about power and price than anything
by Matt Remley
Created on: February 02, 2009 Last Updated: February 10, 2009
When choosing between a desktop or a laptop, most people would pick a laptop. You're probably reading
by Todd Pheifer
Created on: April 08, 2008
I grew up with desktop computers, from the days when desktops took up the whole desk. When the laptop
by David Brown
Created on: February 05, 2009
Desktops and laptops, two of the greatest platforms in computing history are now in a great debate here
Created on: August 21, 2007 Last Updated: February 27, 2009
Should you have a desktop or a laptop?
Just a few short years ago I would have strongly suggested going
by Jack Roviere
Created on: June 07, 2007
I don't know about you, but I require portability in my life. I require the ability to be able to pack
Created on: October 20, 2008 Last Updated: December 01, 2011
If you only have one computer, should you choose a desktop or a laptop?
I say choose a laptop, even
by sox3502
Created on: January 04, 2008
The choice between a desktop and a laptop is a simple cost-benefit analysis. A laptop offers mobility
Created on: September 19, 2010
If you are going to limit yourself to one computer, a laptop is the way to go. Perhaps ten years
by Bruce Tyson
Created on: February 18, 2010
Today’s mobile lifestyles require mobile computing. That’s why you should choose a laptop
by Saurabh Pal
Created on: July 19, 2007
The purpose of the computer is an important factor which can tilt the balance in favour of either. Gone
Created on: March 28, 2008
Buying a new computer today is cheaper than ever before. Some years ago we had to spend more thn 10000
by Telesphore
Created on: August 15, 2007
The latest generation of laptops provide users with some of the most powerful processing also present
by Kay Andrews
Created on: June 07, 2007
The answer depends on your life style and usage. Today, the computing power in a laptop and desktop
Created on: February 01, 2008
When trying to decide which type of computer you should choose, you have to think long term.
Some
Created on: August 31, 2010
Having owned desktop computers for many years, I was not one for laptops at all. One of the reasons
by Mark Ollig
Created on: September 21, 2007 Last Updated: March 12, 2011
Laptops to overtake desktops by 2010
In last week's column I thought it was safe to say that I no longer