Laptop or PC (computer): pros and cons

Have a choice: a laptop or a PC? Do not waste time - after reading the article, you will immediately decide what to buy.

 

Laptop or PC: second-hand

 

In the context, used equipment or new, from the store - choose the buyer. Differences only in price. And significant - a laptop or a computer BU will cost 2-3 times cheaper than a new one. But there is 50% probability of failure. The absence of a seller’s warranty will lead to the repair of equipment at its own expense. Therefore, the benefits look very foggy.

 

Notebook: benefits

 

1. Mobility. Small size and weight, the presence of a display, speakers with a microphone and input devices (touchpad, keyboard), autonomous power and accessibility to wireless networks. The laptop is ideal for business people who have to constantly move between home and work. Park, cafe, office, business trips - a mobile computer will become an indispensable assistant. At home, the laptop does not take up space on the table. The complete absence of cables allows you to move the equipment around the house. For parents, a laptop is the perfect solution.
2. Functional. Laptops come with drivers and software, and often with the Windows operating system. Pressed a button - and everything you need on the desktop. The presence of USB and video output, extends the functionality of a mobile device. It is easy to connect a monitor or TV, external keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, fax. The laptop, if desired, turns into a router that can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Notebook: disadvantages

 

1. Insufficient wear resistance. The laptop is easy to damage: drop, crush, pour liquid drinks. The battery, with improper use, wears out over the year, losing capacity. The built-in cooling system is not perfect - after collecting dust through the ventilation holes, the laptop overheats, it can even burn out.
2. Low adaptability to modernization. Put a smart SSD drive and add RAM - this is how IT is advised to speed up the laptop. But after 3-4 years of operation, questions will arise for the processor with the video card, which are tightly soldered into the motherboard of the mobile device. Only replacing a laptop - otherwise performance cannot be improved.

Personal computers (PCs): benefits

 

1. Reasonably priced designer. The computer is easily matched to the user's tasks. Up to the choice of popular programs or games. Spare parts for PCs are interchangeable, so the issue of modernization also disappears. Need to save space on your desktop - please micro housing. There are thousands of variations.
2. Ease of use. Working, playing or browsing the Internet in a soft chair in front of a large monitor is a direct proof of the comfort of a PC. The computer is much functional in terms of connecting multimedia devices. Dust or overheating - this concept is absent, with timely cleaning of PC dust (1 once a year or two).

Personal computers: disadvantages

 

1. Bulkiness. Monitor, system unit - in case of breakdowns, you will have to call a specialist at home. Otherwise, there will be problems with the plugs when reconnecting. You will also have to take care of the workplace - a table, an armchair, the presence of an electrical outlet and cable entry for connecting to the Internet.
2. Lack of wireless communications. To connect to a Wi-Fi network or 3 / 4G, you will need to purchase the appropriate equipment. In general, a computer binds a user to a workstation.

 

The bottom line: laptop or PC (computer)?

 

For games - definitely a personal computer. It’s easier to upgrade, there are no problems with overheating. Yes, and sit for 4-5 hours, smashing enemies or defending an empire is much more convenient than using a laptop.

 

Prefer mobility - only a laptop. They worked at home - they closed the lid and moved to a cafe or office. Do not forget to monitor the battery charge. We recommend buying 2-3 chargers: for home, office and car charging.

Look for a computer for parents - a laptop. All communications, mobility, ease of operation. Buy a mouse for convenience, as older people have no friendship with a touchpad.

 

Kids it is better to buy a personal computer. The possibility of modernization, and inaccessibility to the components of the system unit will extend the life of the equipment.