The question of whether to get a laptop or a Desktop computer has been around since Lap Tops were first introduced in the early 90's. There are pros and cons to both of them, but the real way to figure out which one you need is to see which one would fit your life style better. Most people are on a budget when purchasing a new PC and do not want to spend extra money on things they don't need this is a key element when deciding whether to purchase a laptop or a Desktop. Another main thing to look at when purchasing one of these objects is to see what exactly you are going to need it for. The third decisive factor is how hands on you are whiling to get with you PC. .
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Most people when they purchase a PC have a price range they are looking at. The three most common price ranges are $500-$1000, $1000-$1500 and $1500-$2500. When purchasing a PC for personal use you will not need any equipment over $2500. It is difficult to buy a decent laptop for the lowest price range. Most laptops cost around $1300 if you are going to use it for basic functions, such as email, browsing the Internet, paying your taxes, and writing up reports. If you want a laptop that could also be used for gaming you are looking at a much higher price range of around $2000. A desktop computer on the other hand you can get top of the line everything for around $1700, this would include a DVD burner, a top of the line video card, and a decent monitor. You could also buy a Desktop on which to run basic functions for around $700-$800. The choice of how much money you are looking to spend and what you are going to use it for is once again a big factor in which type you want to chose. .
A big factor in choosing which type to buy is the life style you lead. People who travel around a lot and need to use a PC on their trips should buy a laptop. A lot of people find it effective to buy a laptop and be able to do some work at home and then bring what they have done on their laptop to the work area.