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Before you can even decide what make of computer you want, whether it is a Dell, Mac or Hewlett Packard…you need to answer this burning question. Will your next computer be a laptop or a desktop PC?

In order to answer this question you need to do your research. You need to familiarize yourself with both laptops and PCs. The reason that I say this is because as with all purchasing decisions there are pros and cons to whatever decision you make. In order to make the most informed decision as to which choice will be your next computer, you need to not only look into the advantages and disadvantages of each of them but you also need to make sure that you apply these pros and cons to your individual circumstances.

So what exactly are these pros and cons?

If you are looking into desktop PCs you will see that they are usually cheaper than laptops and for the money that you are paying you will get a lot more hardware/software. You get a faster computer at a lower price. That’s the main reason many gamers tend to opt for desktop PCs over laptops as they are more suited to gaming and audio/video applications. However, recent developments have meant that there are now laptops coming out that have been primarily designed for gamers. The performance gap is narrowing swiftly.

While laptop prices are falling, they are generally more expensive than PCs because of their design aspect but mainly because they haven’t been around as long as PCs. Generally over time, electronic goods such as TVs, DVD players, computers… usually come down in price as makers recoup their initial manufacturing costs.

Another plus point for a PC comes in the fact that they are easily upgradable. If you want to upgrade the graphics card to a more powerful one you can. If you want to change or add another hard drive then go right ahead. With a laptop however, they may require professional installation and in many cases you are unable to upgrade or add to the technology that appears within it. They are a lot more troublesome to deal with when it comes to modifying or repairing them.

Despite these advantages that the PC holds over the laptop hasn’t stop the popularity of laptops from growing and expanding. There are in fact now more laptops being brought than desktops and this is a trend that is set to increase.

One of the main advantages that exist with laptops is the fact that they are portable. Many people now need a laptop in order to stay more productive. They allow you to access files and data at anytime and from any location, which is a necessity for many people due to our fast paced and on the go society. Also thanks to Wi-Fi wireless networks the connectivity of laptops are amazing. You are able to gain easy access to the Internet while you remain mobile.

Another pro to having a laptop as your next computer as oppose to a desktop PC is the fact that with a laptop you have low power consumption. The reason for this is that laptops are several times more power-efficient than desktops. A typical laptop uses 20-90 W, compared to 100-800 W for desktops. I feel that this is an important feature, especially for businesses that run hundreds of personal computers as it could ensure that you have a multitude of potential savings. It is also helpful to homes where there is a computer running 24/7 such as a home media server or print server.

Nor should you ignore the aesthetic appeal of the laptop. They have great style and design which makes them attractive to potential buyers. Gaming laptops are especially decked out with flashy decor and pizazz; while you should never buy a computer for its looks, many people do just that!

These are just a few examples of the pros and cons that are associated with laptops and desktop PCs. There are good and bad points for each option, so depending on what you need your computer for you may opt for a laptop or you may opt for a PC. The most important thing is that you make your choice based on your needs to ensure that you get the most out of your computer. Satisfy your own needs first and you won’t be disappointed with your final choice.

Buying discount laptops is one of the means of saving hundreds of dollars needed to buy a new laptop. Generally, laptops are expensive, sometimes two times more than that of a desktop PC and are not affordable for most low budget people. For those who are looking for a cheap laptop PC with same functions of an advanced laptop, a discount laptop is the best solution. Discount laptops are cheap, smaller in size, and very suitable for business travelers and executives.

Promotional exposures, secondhand or outdated, and operational faults are the major reasons for selling laptops at a discounted price. A laptop manufacturing industry requires a comparatively large investment; so the discount on new laptops is a part of their promotional endorsement of leading manufacturers. Sometimes discount is offered as seasonal reductions. Discount from a secondary manufacturer or supplier is not ideal. Purchasing a discount laptop is also not a good idea if you are not familiar with the quality and the reputation of goods that a supplier is selling. Most of these sellers sell laptops which may be refurbished, reconditioned, or not work at all. So, the purchaser should careful while selecting a discount laptop.

To promote the sales rate and clear out the old stocks, computer manufactures and suppliers sell laptops with discounts. Launching of a new laptop technology will dramatically reduce the price of older versions; hence one can purchase these at discount rates. You can purchase a good discount laptop at less than $1000. Selecting laptops with only those features that you need will save you many dollars. Purchasing from secondhand sellers also help you to get good discount laptops.

There are many ways to purchase discount laptops. You can purchase discount laptops directly from manufacturers or from retailers. Shopping through these suppliers is an ideal option to get a notebook PC within a budget. Another source for getting discount laptops is online shopping.

Some retailers offer after-sale service for discount laptops, while online merchants will not offer services after the sale.

Extreme gaming laptops are reaching new benchmarks to
give you the ultimate gaming experience. These ever
increasing powerful machines are offering you better
performances from ever decreasing packages. Gaming laptops
are now reaching standards usually associated with high
end Desktop PCs.

But at some point even the most dedicated gamer has to
ask: when is a laptop not a laptop?

If you take the literal meaning of the word, you should be
able to fit or sit a laptop comfortably on your lap for an
extended period of time. Portability should also be another
defining feature; you should be able to easily carry your
laptop around with you wherever you go. Otherwise, why not
just buy a Desktop PC instead of a laptop?

The long standing argument has been power or performance;
you can get higher performance out of a Desktop PC
than you can get from any laptop. Maybe so, but the gap
is narrowing quickly.

Recent extreme gaming laptops are offering some very
impressive specs. Just take for example, the new Xtreme
SL8 from Rock, (a UK laptop manufacturer) and you will
see that stacking has taken on a whole new meaning.

The Xtreme SL8 is one heck of a mean-machine with ultimate
raw stacking power with Four Intel Core 2 processor cores,
Two NVIDIA 8800M GTX SLi graphics cards and Three 7200rpm
SATA hard drives. This gaming machine can crunch numbers
and offer top mobile performance benchmarks. It might even
give the old PC some serious laptop envy!

This machine supports up to 4GB DDR2 RAM (available up
to 800MHz) with DX10 graphics. Plus, you have all the high
end features such as HD-DVD Writer combo drive, TV Tuner,
Hi-res 17″ WUXGA X-Glass (1920×1200) Display, Webcam, 7.1
Surround Sound Output with 4 speakers…

However all this stacking power and fully loaded features
takes up a lot of space. The Xtreme SL8 weights in at a
little under 12 pounds (5.3 kg) and around 15.5 inches
(394) mm by 12 inches (299 mm). At 2 and half inches thick
this is not your Apple Air.

Nor is it trying to be, but some comparisons has to be made
if we’re classifying both of these computing machines as
laptops. The Apple Air is 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and under an
inch thick (1.94 cm) so it truly is a portable laptop with
5 hours of battery life. This is a long way removed from
the XSL8′s massive credentials and massive weight, but so
too is the distance between the performances offered by the
respective laptops.

These two mobile computers were designed for two completely
different purposes; one for raw gaming power and the other
for the ultimate in portability. Each has their respective
customers but can both of them be called a laptop?

Perhaps, but the Xtreme SL8 is more or less a neatly
trimmed down packaged Desktop. Not that there is anything
wrong with that as long as you understand what you’re
getting when you’re buying one; you won’t be sitting with
this baby on your lap for long periods or lugging it around
over long distances.

For those of us studying laptop designs (there are such
creatures in the world unfortunately) over a long period
of time, you can’t help but notice how much power and
performance can now be crammed into an ever shrinking
package. Nor can you ignore the trend that Desktop PCs
are looking more and more like laptops, especially the
monitors.

Even the trademark Desktop Tower is getting slimmer and
more streamlined; there will probably come a time with
all the tower components will evolve into such small
compact entities, calling it a tower will be a gross
exaggeration.

One can plainly see, the Desktop PC days are numbered,
especially when you consider we have an inherent need
to make everything smaller and more compact. Besides
why take up all that space when you can get the same
performance in a smaller package. This is another
example where big may not necessarily be better.

The line between what is a Laptop and what is a Desktop
computer will continue to be blurred as computer makers
keep offering up what the consumer wants. At some point
in the not too distance future the two products will
probably converge into a light portable package that
can be carried anywhere. Why not just call everything
a Mobile Computer and be done with it.

But for now, gaming enthusiasts will still have a choice
when buying their ultimate gaming machine: a Desktop
PC or a Laptop such as the Xtreme SL8. However, calling
the last one a laptop is still stretching the imagination
to its limits, no matter how you define it.