| So what is the difference between a desktop, a | | | | for homework, assignments, papers and forms. The |
| laptop and a notebook computer? What are the | | | | main purpose of a notebook is functionality. It is not |
| good and bad qualities of each? Which one should I | | | | so much an entertainment medium as it is a project |
| buy? | | | | manager. |
| These are all questions you may be asking yourself. | | | | What are the good and bad qualities of each? |
| I have created this post in order to answer your | | | | Desktop computers - good qualities: |
| pertinent questions about desktop, laptop and | | | | * designed for heavy use and large capacity |
| notebook computers. | | | | * ideal for home office/family computer |
| What is the difference between a desktop | | | | * easier to use for most people |
| computer, a laptop computer and a notebook | | | | Desktop computers - bad qualities: |
| computer? | | | | * not portable |
| The main differences between desktop computers | | | | * can take up a lot of space |
| notebook computers and laptop computers are the | | | | Laptop computers - good qualities: |
| size, shape and specifications. | | | | * portable and easy to set up |
| Desktop computers are much bigger and heavier | | | | * compact yet capable of media play (videos, |
| than laptops and notebooks. They usually store | | | | games) |
| more information and have more features than the | | | | * can substitute as a home computer |
| other computer types. This being said, they are | | | | Laptop computers - bad qualities: |
| usually left at home and are not for quick transport. | | | | * can still be heavy if needed for constant portability |
| Also, desktop computers usually have all of their | | | | * battery life is not always very long (depending on |
| parts in different pieces. the main "brain" of the | | | | what it's doing) |
| computer is linked to the screen, power source (it | | | | * can get bogged down |
| has no battery) and keyboard/mouse through | | | | Notebook computers - good qualities: |
| wires. While desktops are bigger and not portable, | | | | * very light and easy to move around |
| many find them to be faster and easier to work | | | | * ideal for documentation and small presentations |
| with. | | | | * great for classroom or workplace environments |
| Laptop computers are designed for on the go | | | | * long battery life |
| travel. While they can be used as home computers, | | | | Notebook computers - bad qualities: |
| laptops are fitted with batteries and can be | | | | * not for graphic needs (video, games) |
| transported easily from one place to another. | | | | * not great for multitasking |
| Laptops and notebooks are usually confused as the | | | | Which one should I buy? |
| same thing. While they both are designed for travel, | | | | This choice depends on what you will be using the |
| the laptop usually has graphics cards, CD writer | | | | computer for. If you plan to keep it at home all the |
| drives, and larger (usually heavier) screens. A big | | | | time and need a easy-to-use and efficient device, a |
| question to consider when buying a computer is | | | | desktop is the best choice. If you need to take it |
| whether you should have a laptop or a notebook. | | | | to meetings but also need to be able to create |
| Notebook computers are often confused as laptop | | | | intricate graphical presentations on it, a laptop is the |
| computers. Notebooks are light, extremely portable, | | | | perfect decision. If your a student and need to |
| and have along battery life. While popular with | | | | take notes and homework assignments down, a |
| students and business men, notebooks have great | | | | powerful little notebook is right up your alley. |
| qualities that anyone can enjoy. Notebooks are | | | | It's all about your needs in a computer, finding out |
| usually not fitted with graphics cards and usually have | | | | what you need your computer to do will help you |
| a smaller, more compact keyboard. They are ideal | | | | decide on which type of computer is right for you! |