Desk or Laptop?

[Gomar]

I have narrowed down my choices to these two, within my budget and needs.
The laptop is a Core i3 vs. Dual-core +1GHZ.
HDD isnt the issue as I use external. RAM is same, both have DVD.

Ifcourse, I need a monitor for the desktop, but it's bigger by 5" than laptop's.
For real long trips (5+ days) I could use the laptop, but heck if I go on vacation then
I need a break from the net... unless it's a business trip.

ASUS
X55C-DS31 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black)
2.4GHz Intel Core i3-2370M Dual-Core
4GB of DDR3 RAM
500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
15.6" HD LED-Backlit Display
1366 x 768 Native Resolution
SuperMulti DVD Burner
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated Webcam, Microphone & Speakers
Windows 8 (64-bit)
B&H # ASX55CDS31 Mfr # X55C-DS31
$430
or
Gateway SX2380-UR308
B&H # GASX2380UR30 Mfr# DT.GDEAA.001
3.4GHz AMD A-Series A4-5300 Dual-Core
4GB of DDR3 RAM
1TB 5400rpm Hard Drive
Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7480D Graphics
SuperMulti DVD Burner
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Windows 8 (64-bit)
$400 [+$120 20" monitor]

BTW, looks like DVDs as back-up media are dying in favor of BDs. Eventhough, for the same price you get more GBs with DVDs:
100 DVDs(438gb) - $20
BD 25gb - 15pack(375gb) - $20
losing 63GBs, not much but considering cost of BD burner($120), I'll stick with DVDs until
prices have dropped by 50%.

 

[niffcreature]

Desktop or laptop? Depends on how strong you are and how big a backpack you have.

 

[Kueller]

BTW, looks like DVDs as back-up media are dying in favor of BDs. Eventhough, for the same price you get more GBs with DVDs:
100 DVDs(438gb) - $20
BD 25gb - 15pack(375gb) - $20
losing 63GBs, not much but considering cost of BD burner($120), I'll stick with DVDs until
prices have dropped by 50%.

$20/438GB = 4.56 cents per GB
$20/375GB = 5.33 cents per GB
$129/3TB external HDD = 4.3 cents per GB - Somewhat more convenient for search/access than a stack of optical discs too.

 

[torrado]

Laptop is best to use and it's more comfortable as compare to desktop.

 

[n370zed]

Desktop or laptop? Depends on how strong you are and how big a backpack you have.

LOL I literally spat all over the place when I read that. You sir are a genius.

 

[NSexton]

I have an Alienware X51, pretty good inbetween. About the size of a fat ps3 and upgradable

 

[Meaker]

If you are not gaming even on a budget a basic laptop will be much more convenient and versatile.