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1. Should I buy a
Laptop or Desktop
Computer?
By: Kellie Kameda

2. Going into the College of Ed it is required to buy a
laptop.
But aren’t they expensive? And wouldn’t it just be
better to get a desktop computer where it’s always
at home and cheaper?
I did some looking to see what’s better a laptop or
a desktop. Here’s what I’ve found…

3. What is a Laptop?
A laptop computer is a
small mobile computer.
You can carry around
because it is usually light in
weight.

4. What is a Desktop?
A desktop computer is a
personal computer.
Usually made for desk use
at home or in an office.

5. Difference?
Laptop
Small in size
Battery powered
Light weight
Portable entertainment
system
Desktop
Big in size
Not portable
Heavy in weight
Comes with a tower that
sits on the floor under a
desk.
Easier to repair

6. Features
Both the laptop and desktop computers have the
same features.
Checking e-mail
Web Surfing
Word Processing
Playing Music
Photo Editing
Computer Games
DVD Watching

7. Cost
Buy Notebook PCs direct from the HP Home & Home Office Store
Laptop Computers
HP Pavillion
dv6000t series
$599.99
HP Pavillion
dv2000t series
$674.99
Compaq
Presario
V6000z series
$549.99
Desktop Computers
Dimension
C521
$359
Dimension
E521
$449
Dimension
E520
$459

8. Who Can Use It?
Laptop
Business People
College Students
Desktop
Office Users
Home Users
Students (all ages)

9. Decision…
Getting a laptop or desktop depends on your preference.
If you want a computer you can carry around with you so
it’s there when needed get a laptop. But if you want just
want one for home use and don’t mind not having it 24-7
then get a desktop computer.
For me I have no choice I need a laptop. Even if it is a bit
more expensive. Although I would rather have a desktop
computer, maybe I’ll do fine with a laptop for now and get
a desktop later.

10. References
“Computers: Desktops vs. Laptop.” Consumers Reports 69 (2004): 40-41. EBSCO
Host. WCC Library., Kaneohe, HI. 19 April 2007.
http://library.wcc.hawaii.edu/.
Saltzman, Mark. “Should I buy a laptop or desktop?” Microsoft. 22 Mar. 2005.
Microsoft. 19 April 2007
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/lapvsdesk.mspx.
“Laptop.” Wikipedia. 2007. Wikipedia, free encyclopedia. 19 April 2007
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop.