Trying to decide between a desktop and a laptop really has more to do with the reason why you want a computer than anything else. If you want to just have a computer for home use and have no reason to leave the house with the computer then it would obviously be better to get a desktop computer. Desktop computers are less expensive on average and perform better on average than a laptop. I have also noticed now that more and more tech stores are making desktop computers cheaper and cheaper by the quarter. Hardware prices have gotten less and less so it is easier to find better deals. If you live in the area, I build computers and actually building your own PC is even cheaper than buying it from a company like Dell, HP, etc…

Laptops are good for users who are going to school, does business on the go, pretty much anything mobile. A lot of people like to have laptops at home so they can sit in front of the tv, lay in bed, eat, or whatever and work or play on the computer. There is nothing wrong with that. A laptop would be a good option for that person. Like I said before, though, laptops do not perform better than desktops that have comparable hardware specifications. All computers produce a lot of heat and when you compact the area of which that heat can escape then there is always a chance of overheating leading to hardware failures. Laptops have a shorter life span than desktops mainly for that reason.