Desktop or Laptop?

Fun2, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2005

I prefer my laptop, but many people prefer desktops.

Maybe you should just weigh the pros and cons that pertain to your situation to see which would be best.

Good luck to you! :)

DaughterofRuth · Dec 30, 2005

Thanks for your suggestion :) I know what my particular circumstances are, but wondered if anyone else would share their experience.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2005

Well, I like to take mine on road trips. I study while hubby is driving. :)

Also, I like the option to take it to Starbucks, etc that has wireless. It comes in handy when you want to have several people meet to quiz each other, etc.

.....Other than that, it takes up less space, and I can take it with me to check e-mail/AllNurses.com when out of town. lol

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Dec 30, 2005

I would have to go with a laptop too, mainly for portability reasons. Ever been to the school library and all the computers are being used? If you have your laptop you can make yourself comfortable somewhere and work away.

That is just my opinion too. I have found it harder to concentrate on my work at home (don't know why) and feel I will be more disciplined while working out of my laptop elsewhere.

Trauma Columnist · Dec 30, 2005

I have a Sony Vaio TR3a (laptop) and love it. Its one of the smaller ones, kinda pricey when I bought it last year ($2100), but I love it..its wireless, small and very, very portable and easy to travel with. My only issue hubby's desktop went down and its no longer mine, mine, mine - lol.

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2005

First of all, any computer you get will be obsolete a few months after you get it. Both types of computers are capable of doing the same tasks. The technology is changing that fast. I prefer laptops for two reasons. (1) they are easy to carry and move around to where ever you go. And, (2) they take up a lot less space. Another feature is that you can close the laptop up and lock it in a drawer if you want to keep unwelcome users from fooling around with them. They are often a bit more expensive than desktops, but to my way of thinking you can't beat them for their convenience. I don't have a problem finding other computers to work on, so rather than carry my laptop with me to my classes all the time, I carry a flash drive which I just whip out and plug into a computer--viola, my personal files at my touch!

VeryPlainJane · Dec 30, 2005

I have both, and like both. But, when I'm at home I use my PC. When I'm at school or other places use my laptop. My laptop is only good for about 3 hours and I spend much more time on computer than that. It's nice to have a laptop but if I had to choose, I would pic the PC.

Nurse-To-Be-Joy · Dec 30, 2005

I have a laptop and a desktop. For everyday use, I prefer the desktop. But for on-the-go, the laptop is really handy. If you can only choose one, I'd go for the desktop.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Dec 30, 2005

I have both too, but I am sure you are looking to buy only 1. My choice would again be the laptop. :-)

L&D4ME · Dec 30, 2005

I have both also and I prefer the desktop. For me, when I pull out the laptop you can be sure my daughter wants to see what's going on. While the laptop is portable, I hate lugging that thing around.

DaughterofRuth · Dec 30, 2005

Wow, thanks for the response here everyone! Normally DH is our tech guru but I don't trust a word that he says about this because he wants me to take his computer and buy HIM a new one with this $$ - not at all biased there, eh? lol

I'm leaning towards a laptop but my concern is that by the time I might really need it, i.e. classes that require library visits, etc. (I'm on online student whenever possible), it will be outdated.

Thanks again - you've given me much food for thought here.

Happy New Year!