Desktop or laptop?

[Fallen Oreo]

Ok, so my family is going through some financial troubles at the moment so I currently use my siblings laptops. I want to get my own computer and I was wondering, if I was on a budget around $500 should I get a laptop or a desktop. My friend made a good point that laptops you get more usually for less but he has a $1,200 laptop. I just don't want to get a cruddy computer because I have a low budget. :confused:

[Aves]

Typically, for $500, I see a desktop being the better option. Laptops generally cost more for the convenience. However, don't forget to check ads in the paper and stuff. I see great deals that my parents don't go for because of my grades. :P

[Fourth Dimension]

I Would Go With A Laptop

[Jess]

depends....go with a laptop if you'd want to bring it with you when you travel...

but desktops are generally more ... powerful

but laptops are more expensive, as Aves said.

[anonymous53]

I'd say go for a desktop, if you can build it, I just priced out a computer for around 530 dollars with windows 7 and a six core processor.
Otherwise although I despise netbooks, I would say get a high end netbook instead of a low end laptop

[JackOfClubs]

For that price, go with the desktop. After my last laptop I would never go below $600 ever again on one, thing died after just over a year.

[Technizzle]

Get a 250-400 dollar laptop from bestbuy, with a warrantee of course
also, be careful what you download it, laptops are alot more vulnerable for virus'

[smitty35]

Laptops are becoming more and more popular...I would go with a laptop. You can get a netbook for aroun $200. We got a really nice one for about $290 (and that was on with a 15" screen).

[anonymous53]

Get a 250-400 dollar laptop from bestbuy, with a warrantee of course
also, be careful what you download it, laptops are alot more vulnerable for virus'

Laptops are not a lot more susceptible to viruses. All computers are equally susceptible.

[Technizzle]

Laptops are not a lot more susceptible to viruses. All computers are equally susceptible.

depends on what connection they are on

[anonymous53]

I will not get into this debate :)

[Memory]

Laptop, you can surf the interwebs while taking a dump. Genius if I've ever seen it.

[Spock]

laptop

[salty]

laptop all the way

[drum major]

laptop

[jason_smitty]

go for a laptop even if you have to save up a little more

[kai99]

Laptop is better

[blaine97]

Laptops.

[Rorazor]

Depends what you want to use it for, if you play games then a desktop might be more suitable, disadvantage is the space..if you dont have enough space for a desktop then a laptop would be more suitable.

[blackmusicbox215]

I would say a laptop cause I love being able to bring it wherever I go, but a desktop might get you a better computer for less.

Here's for a desktop: http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/series_can.do;HHOJSID=PKb3NklM59bqGPG7BGPhs6nwFDjDD1pjTnhGNlHCGlpLZJQvSGnc!17480 06905?storeName=computer_store&landing=desktops&a1=Category&v1=Everyday+computing&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/Everyday_computing

And here's laptops: http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/series_can.do?storeName=computer_store&landing=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Everyday+computing&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/Everyday_computing

[User Deleted]

I would say a small laptop, the school can get them at 400$ a piece

[MattVon]

I am a desktop person due to the fact I am a power hungry person, so to have a laptop is a huge disadvantage to me because they're incapable of keeping up; especially the price of a laptop compared to a desktop. You can get more bang for your buck in a desktop, but everyone has their own preference of what they like best.

Get a 250-400 dollar laptop from bestbuy, with a warrantee of course
also, be careful what you download it, laptops are alot more vulnerable for virus'
depends on what connection they are onI'm sorry but if I had a drink, I'd spit it out with laughter with what you just said there. Go back and research.

[nick carter]

Laptop or even a netbook :)

[Sdb53]

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers-internet/computers/laptop-ratings/models/overview/samsung-rv511-ao1-99041631.htm

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers-internet/computers/laptop-ratings/models/overview/hp-pavilion-dm4-1277sb-99041475.htm

I say laptop here's two that are rated good the last one is over your price range but it shows ratings and stuff

[person842]

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[TheMatrix]

500$ is waaaaaay more than my budget!
i built my computer with:
supermicro p4sce - 49,50$
1 gb ram - 21,50$
2 gb ram - 2x49,00$
case - 59,40$
screen - already had it
nvidia geforce fx 5500 - 29,83$
everything else - lying around
opensuse 11,3 - FREE!
ubuntu 10,04lts - FREE!
=198,93$
not bad, hey?

[Blind]

A laptop would be better you can take it places and there are some pretty decent laptops out there for low price.

[All The Small Things]

laptop as well just like kickflip said

[RElk]

Laptop. Even better with wireless. :D

[Nevermore]

labtop anyday :D

[Sith Lord 13]

Laptop, so long as you have a decent wifi router.

[anonymous53]

Ok, so my family is going through some financial troubles at the moment so I currently use my siblings laptops. I want to get my own computer and I was wondering, if I was on a budget around $500 should I get a laptop or a desktop. My friend made a good point that laptops you get more usually for less but he has a $1,200 laptop. I just don't want to get a cruddy computer because I have a low budget. :confused:

Go for a high end netbook rather than a low end notebook.

[tyler007]

I would go for a lap top too, just check at like best buy, staples and office max / depot too. Laps tops are just a bit better and you can take it with you. You should be able to get a good one in your price range.

[Skatergirl]

I've always gotten laptops, but I'm pretty sure desktops last longer. If that makes any diff.