What is a main characteristic associated with desktop computers as compared to notebooks?

Answer 1

* Much cheaper components - desktop components don't have to be as small, so they don't have to be as expensive. * They can last many years - It's not unusual for a desktop to last for 10 years, if cared for. Most individual components can be easily replaced when they go bad in a desktop, but a laptop owner can encounter situations where expensive professional repair services or a full computer replacement are needed.

Answer 2

The main disadvantage of the desktop is the lack of portability. Not only is the main computer enclosure - the "tower" - much larger and heavier (in most cases) than a notebook, it is also not self-contained; the monitor, keyboard and mouse are separate items. Very few desktop systems contain battery power and must be plugged into an AC outlet to run, while a notebook can run for several hours on a fully charged battery.

Advantages of the desktop are: the highest speed/most powerful CPU processors are usually reserved for desktop systems, and the purchase price for a notebook with a high-end processor is generally much more than you would pay for a similar desktop system.

The desktop system is also usually much more accessible for upgrades or service; if one wanted to install a more powerful video card or other add some other device they would have a vast range of choices all designed to connect to an open standardized connection interface. With a notebook, upgrades are typically limited to a larger hard drive, as it is the only standard generic part. Everything else is specific to that brand and that model.

With a desktop system the external accessories - monitor, keyboard, mouse - are interchangeable so if you wished to upgrade the computer but were satisfied with your present monitor you could replace the tower only.

Answer 3

Destop computers are cheaper than notebooks. However notebooks are portable wheras desktops must be plugged in and remain in the same spot. Desktop computers, because of superior cooling and differen types of hardwarw can function as servers and host websites, file transfer etc.

Answer 4

A desktop computer is more expensive. It might be proce wise but value wise it's way cheeper than notebook.

Answer 5

The main disadvantage of a desktop as compared to a notebook is that it isn't portable.

Answer 6

Only real disadvantage would be desktop computers aren't portable.