Laptop Vs Desktop

Laptop Vs Desktop

1. Laptop

   • The Good
     • Good for people with disabilities to carry around as a communications tool.
     • Can be transformed into a desktop-style computer by attaching an external mouse and keyboard.
     • Suited to people on the move.
     • They can run off a battery in situations where electricity is unavailable.
     • You can store files to the hard drive and take the whole device with you, rather than having to copy files to another medium.
   • The Bad
     • They are more likely to get stolen.
     • They are prone to damage, e.g. thin screens, easily damaged by spilt drinks.
     • They are likely to run on batteries, which need recharging. More powerful programs use more power, which requires frequent recharging.
     • They are not so easy to upgrade, as components are compacted into the device.
     • They are more expensive for the same specification

2. Desktop

   • The Good
     • Bigger monitors can double up as TV screens.
     • More powerful.
     • The keyboard is more comfortable to use, with keys better spaced out.
     • They are less likely to get stolen.
     • They are more likely to have ergonomic devices that can be attached to the computer or used around it.
     • They are good for parents who want to see what their children are doing on the computer.
   • The Bad
     • There are lots more cables and wires to deal with.
     • To transfer files, you have to save them to a medium such as a CD R and move the disk rather than the computer.
     • They are big and bulky.
   • Both Good and Bad
     • Can have powerful components that use a lot of power.