For me, the only problems about laptops is that manufacturers try to fit so much power and performance to the laptop that they now overheat easily. Like Intel laptops run burning hot. AMD laptops are less.

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Yeah, I think I'd get a stand with space underneath, and a seperate mouse and maybe keyboard.

Personally, I have both a laptop and a Desktop. Both have their advantages: With Desktops you typically get MORE for LESS money. Also, their ease of use pleases many people. However, with Laptops, although they are more expensive for the same specs as a desktop, the portability, size, and convenience appeals to many people. I prefer laptops, and I bought my second one (An Acer) about three weeks ago, and I LOVE it. It was a great deal - $550 for 3GB of RAM and 320 GB Hard drive, with a built in webcam. Also, I can't even *hear* the fan running when it's on, it NEVER gets hot.

So, although I'm a bit late, I'd say definitely go with a laptop!

It depends on you way of working. You want computer for your normal day today work then desktop is best becose you can have high end configuration with less cost compare to your laptop. If your work require regular travel and you need to be online any time then Laptop is the best. I prefer to use desktop b'cose i do my regular work only in home and for home use desktop is best.

I love both laptop and Desktop PC. When I design and code or do anything at home, I use desktop PC. When I meet my clients or travel, I use laptop. However, as you know, technology is changing daily. So, normally, you need to change your computer every year. You bought your laptop at the price five times higher than your desktop PC and now you sell it the same price as your old Desktop PC. What a waste!

If you are about to buy a new laptop, remember to buy the newest tech one. Otherwise, you will find no one to sell it one year later or you may sell it and buy a load of bread!

You don't have to constantly replace your equipment every year. Most laptops are designed for 3 years (hence their extended warranties last 3 years) and desktops are designed for 3 years as well (avg. you may design your own desktop if you assembled it yourself). For me, my desktop is designed for 3 years with a 2 year upgrade path.

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How lucky you're. Laptops, except fujitsu, in my country will be guaranteed for only 1 year. After that, you will have to do all upgrades. One more point making me concerned is the series of laptop will soon become out of date. At this moment, will you be confident enough to meet your client with a Acer Travel 240?

desktop is my choice because its more easy to work on desktop rather than laptop

the only advantage with laptop is portability

As much as I am hearing all this talk abouthow greatly laptops stack up to desktops, why are desktops winning in the poll?

It's because people have to choose one over the other and traditionally, desktops have been always the best. So, that explains it I guess.

Like I said, there are many people like me. They have both types of systems and they tend to use their desktops more because it's a lot more powerful and runs like a champ.

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