Should You Let Your Desktop Computer Go?

Because of the increasing popularity and demand for laptops, many computer analysts have been predicting that desktop computers will soon go the way of the dinosaur. But the question is: Should you really give up your desktop for a new laptop?

While it is true that laptops are now more powerful than regular desktops and there is the added benefit of portability, laptops use batteries that need to be charged for 2 hours, a rather tedious and time consuming process for people who need to use their computer right at that moment. The power drain on the batteries is even greater if you use your laptop for gaming and video editing. Many individuals have been inconvenienced by their batteries suddenly discharging while they are encoding documents or in the middle of fast and furious game play. Another disadvantage to laptops is that they are practically “all-in-one”. You have the monitor, keyboard, and hardware in just one package. If it breaks down, you would need to bring your laptop in for repair.

This is the advantage that desktop computers have over laptops. True, you can’t bring it anywhere, and you need to connect the CPU to the monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse and other extensions using a confusing network of wires. However, if any of these gets busted, you only have to bring the damaged part to the shop.

Don’t give up your desktop computer for a laptop. When it comes to performance and lower cost, the desktop remains the better deal.