Early computers were all desktops but with the technological advancements coming in, laptops are newer variants of computers. Though laptops became an instant hit due to their portability, traditional desktops were not done away with. Rather both laptops and desktops continue to co-exist due to their own set of advantages and disadvantages.
If you travel a lot, officially or due to personal reasons and you cannot afford to stay disconnected from internet. You may need your computer for presentations and documents. Under the circumstances, laptop is your best choice. But if you are not much of a traveller, then probably you will be happy to stick to your old desktop.
Desktops have a general advantage over laptops that they do not operate on batteries. However they are dependent on electricity and cannot run without the power supply. Desktops are genrally better equipped in terms of computer configuration with higher disk space and memory. They can also be upgraded easily. Laptops, on the other hand, are not easily upgradeable in terms of configuration and also suffer from a heat generation problem due to poor cooling systems.
Laptops have also been upgraded according to various needs. While there are some high configuration ones to cater to the gamers, there are some basic mini laptops, which act as note books. Both laptops and desktops can be fitted with external drives, projectors and other accessories like computer printers. HP Laptops, Toshiba Laptops, Dell Laptops are some of the hot selling brands in the world market. In case you are interested to know more about laptops and desktops you can visit www.computerservices.co.nz for more information.
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So you want to be more mobile in your home computing but are having some trouble deciding between a traditional full sized laptop and a netbook or mini-laptop. Well, it just happens that I have had a netbook for almost a year and can share what my experience has been.
First the pros and cons of the netbook: under the pros heading; I love the small size and light weight of it for carrying it around. I just throw it in my briefcase or suitcase for travel or just carry it around like I would a book. I also like the price, though the smaller (15 inch or so) laptops are starting to rival the netbook prices. I chose Windows XP (a trademark of Microsoft Corp.) as my OS rather than Linux, so there’s not much change from my desktop in that respect. I love the netbook’s display; it’s very sharp and crisp and I really don’t mind the small size. In fact, I’m writing this article from it right now, sitting in my den. Still addressing the pros; it has a built-in wireless card, three USB ports, and the usual input/output receptacles you’d expect. Lastly, the speed is not blinding, but is surprisingly quick for a device of this size and price.
Now for the cons: I wish I’d paid a little more for a longer-lasting battery, but that’s my fault. I also wish the keyboard was a little larger. I’ve got large hands and it’s a little uncomfortable to use. I’ve gotten use to holding my hands closer together on the keyboard, but I still fumble-finger keys more than on a full-size keyboard. That being said, I love to use it and do almost every day. The last item that I consider a con is that the netbook has no optical image drive for watching videos or transferring data. However, even this item can be overcome with a little planning and a large capacity thumb drive.
Overall, I’m pleased with my little buddy and enjoy it’s portability very much. I recommend that you go to your local computer store and do a little typing on the netbook of your choice, or several of them to see if the keyboard size is a problem for you. If not, go for it and get a little buddy of your own to keep you company in your den.
Paul Lubic is a seasoned IT guy who’s used computers at home for many years. He uses his blog site to pass on lots of valuable information that you can use in your home computing endeavors. Check back often to see what he’s up to at Paul’s Home Computing Blog at http://www.paulshomecomputingblog.wordpress.com . Remember, home computing is a blast…keep it productive and enjoyable. Paul E. Lubic, Jr. paulshomecomputing@yahoo.com
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