Desktops vs Laptops: Which do you prefer?

[xPlozion]

Ok, so I'm working on fixing a laptop up for my sisters friend, and I got to thinking. All of the computers in our house are all desktops, but my sisters and other people I know primarily have laptops. I know the ups and downs of both, but I'm curious as to what you guys prefer to use.

[Dan]

I personally prefer to use a laptop as I like to be able to take it and just sit down with it anywhere which I can't do with a Desktop.
I also don't do a lot of very big tasks therefore I don't need a massive powerful desktop and I can simply get quite a powerful laptop for my needs.

I would say it totally depends on what you'd be doing on it, you wouldn't exactly be running a server on a laptop... But then some people prefer just sitting behind a normal screen with a normal keyboard and that's fair enough.

[allinone]

it always depend on the requirements.... if you have a still kind of job then desktop and if you always kepe on moving then laptop.....

but desktop have several advantages over laptops..
easily customizable, cheap accessories , great configurations, great peripherals and all

[scorch94]

Laptops for me. I don't need powerful machine either and I like portability of laptops, hence I love them.
But yeah, it's got its disadvantages.

[Sohail]

This thread comes up quite a lot, they both the their advantages the biggest thing for laptops is that they're portable, desktops on the other hand however are usually for power which is especially good if you're a web designer like me or a movie editor.

[neverlate2day]

i simply feel laptops are a waste of money unless you travel
i mean nowadays everyone has a laptop(or more than 1), just borrow one while travelling

You can get a desktop of the same config or almost half the price(if u assemble it, i'm not talking about those bought from OEMs)

[Spartan Erik]

There are computers everywhere I go, so purchasing a laptop isn't necessary for me. I like having a powerful beastly desktop at my place of residence. I have all my docs uploaded to email services so I can pull them from any computer away from home

[Twinkie]

I like desktops better because they are more customizable, you can hardly build a laptop. You can upgrade it's parts at your leisure and they are generally more powerful, more exposed to air so it will not overheat and there is always that chance with laptops that their battery will explode or catch fire. Of course, I would have one also for portability, mostly for school work on the go.

[Jon.Monreal]

there is always that chance with laptops that their battery will explode or catch fire

That happened with a limited number of laptops with specific batteries from specific manufacturers, and is not a common risk. People generally need not worry about such a thing.

Anyways, I prefer laptops over desktops most of the time because I am always on the go and need mobility.

However, I do have a desktop in case I need more computing power.

[MarioMaster]

I don't need to take my computer anywhere because I never go anywhere. I voted desktop.