There is nothing more dynamic than the enhancements and changes that are constantly made to modern technology. A breakthrough in technology is only a breakthrough for a time; advancements to existing conveniences are available almost immediately following the initial product. The debate between the desktop and the laptop share the same roots; convenience changes everything.

Is the laptop really more convenient, though? Does the desktop really pale in comparison to its smaller, lighter and more travel-oriented counterpart? The choice will always vary with the wants and needs of the consumer, but the advantages and disadvantages of both products remain the same. So, desktop or laptop?

1) There is the issue of pure convenience and the laptop has it. You can't pick up a desktop and head out the door; well you can, but why would you? If you need to have access to the internet or to your email account no matter where you are, the laptop is for you. There are hardly any cords, everything is wireless. Laptops are getting smaller and more efficient as time goes by; there are even models that can fit in one hand! Desktops take up too much room. Even though they are also getting smaller, every unit is individual: the speakers, the hard drive, the monitor, the printer. With a laptop, there isn't much that can't be done as is.

2) What about battery life? Good question. A laptop is only as good as its battery life. There is nothing worse than being away from the house and seeing your battery level sinking to an uncomfortable low. In some laptops, battery life is as long as 4-5 hours; but don't put too much stake in that, as many programs will drain your battery life a lot faster than normal. With a desktop, you are always fully charged. The convenience of carrying your laptop around with you doesn't matter much when your power source is on break.

3) Laptops used to be considered less powerful than the desktop which is not the case anymore. Laptops are really coming around in the power department which makes for faster, more efficient models. The desktop can still pack some unbelievable heat, and is a viable contender to the laptop.

4) Streaming and multimedia endeavors are easier with the desktop. Processors are just faster inside the desktop and can handle more things at once. There is a lot of space to work with, a laptop would require a supplementary hard drive to compete, which leaves room for more upgrades and better technologies.

So, it's time to make a decision. If you are overly concerned with the hookups, wires and cords that are associated with the desktop, if you want to experience portable convenience, and you want your model to eventually be so small you are the only one who can see it -- the laptop is your tool; maybe its worth taking a peep at an Acer notebook checking out the latest range Toshiba laptops. On the other hand, if you like spending less to get more, if you like to know exactly where your computer is at all times, and if you are not opposed to magnificent upgrades -- the desktop PC is what you are looking for.