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People are buying laptops as desktop replacements more and more nowadays, primarily for the convenience and because laptops have performance and technology levels entirely on par with all but the highest-end desktops, so why not have something portable, etc. In the future, it is likely that desktops and laptops will no longer be distinct and that all computers will be made primarily as what we call "laptops" today, with options for adding larger screens and keyboards when sitting at a desk.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt's not. Laptops have less powerful processors, less powerful graphics cards, smaller capacity hard drives, are more expensive, and are difficult to upgrade. The only area they excel in is the one reason they were designed: to be portable.
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∙ 7y agoWrong for the last it depends on RAM Graphics Ghz ETC and desktops can be faster but laptops are portable which is great but i prefer Desktops because of playing games ETC
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You can't answer questions like that meaningfully because it depends on your intended or actual use (by application) and ergonomics. I don't like using laptops because I find them physically awkward and the screen too small, but that does not mean the desktop is "better" than the laptop - it's just easier personally, for what I use computers for.
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∙ 14y agoNo one ever said they are. Depending on the person's personal situation and how the computer will be used, that will determine which is better. For example, for a graphic designer who likes to work on the go, a macbook (or laptop) would make sense... but for someone who works in an office and likes to leave his work there, then a desktop would be good. It all depends on the given situaition and how the computer will be used,
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∙ 15y agoIn modern I think laptop will be better for you.
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∙ 14y agoActually Laptops dont last longer than desktop. Not last longer but you can depends on how u maintaine your pc, regular check up, physical care, and daily usage.
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How does a laptop apple compare to a desktop apple?
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Which is better a desktop or a laptop?
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It depends on the person. A laptop would be good for college because you can take it around with you. A desktop is standard and if you need something to do at school. You would have to use the school desktop computers.
Which has a better resale value a laptop or a desktop?
a desktop because a notebook will lose its value in about 3 to 4 years while you can always upgrade a desktop
How can you use the laptop as a desktop?
There is no difference in functionality of laptop and desktop. you can do same work as you can does with your desktop
You want to buy a computer for practice what will be better desktop or laptop?
if your going to go somewhere to practice sometimes laptop, but if your only practicing in 1 place (like your room or something) then a desktop.
Does a desktop processor use more power than a laptop processor of the same speed?
Laptop processors are designed to use less power and create less heat than desktop processors.
What are the disadvantages to a laptop?
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Are desktops better than laptop computers for businesses?
It depends. If you do most of your business on the road, I would say laptop. If you do most of your work in one place like either home or in your office, I would say desktop. A lot of times a great desktop is less expensive than an ok laptop depending on the brand. A good example is Apple. The MacBook is typically more expensive than the iMac.
