By Suzana How to Decide Whether to Use a Laptop Or a Desktop
When we go out and look for a computer, we will be handed with lots of choices in terms of features and specifications. Although there are lots of choices for us, the usual question would be either a desktop computer or a laptop. There are things we should consider first before buying one. This might help us see if which of the two we really need.
First thing we need to do is to think of where we are going to use it. Obviously, when we are at home, a desktop computer is good to use. This is because the desktop cannot be moved around. When you place it on a table, it will stay there together with its processor and other peripherals. That is why it is called a ‘desktop’ as it stays at the desk.
On the other hand, the laptop has different functions. It can be used while moving around in one place to another. It does not have the large processor to go with it that is why you can take it even while traveling or in the car. It is a very practical one to purchase these days especially for students and workers who needs to take a computer with them.
If you have decided about the above options, you will also have to consider a few things more. One thing is the cost of the computer. Portable ones such as the laptop can cost more than the desktop. It is because laptops have a greater memory and features within just a single device. The desktop might carry a lot but it has a larger storage. If you can afford the laptop, then you should choose it because it is a good one for people who likes portables.
Another thing is to see if you can come up with the upgrading of the computers. Laptops are more difficult to upgrade and change features than that of the desktop. With the desktop, you can install and uninstall software without a great damage to the whole package. But with the laptop, single software uninstalled will have to result in changing all the features inside it. Also, in case the speakers are damaged in some cases, the whole computer would then have to be repaired. The repair can be very costly. If you have decided about that matter and see that you can go after it, and then choose the laptop.
Make sure than the specifications of a good laptop is met. Everything from the speakers, memory, batteries, and the drive slots are checked and are sure to be functioning well before purchasing it.
The battery is the most important thing for the laptop because you will be using it while being unplugged. Make sure that its life battery is longer.
That is how you decide whether to buy a desktop or a laptop.
