The one major advantage that the laptop holds over the desktop computer is the ability to easily carry it around the home. It is this reason that has got many turning their backs on the traditional home desktop computer and turning to its sleeker, more practical counterpart.

Although desktop computers are getting smaller, they are not small enough to not appear cluttering. When not in use, laptops can be stored away on the coffee table or under the sofa.

Whereas the desktop computer usually requires a desk for a comfortable setup which dominates a large part of a room and just isn’t practical, especially for those where room space is at a premium.

Laptops also manage to save space in the fact that they manage to squeeze many of the peripherals that take up so much space on a desktop setup into a relatively small shell. These include webcams, card readers, speakers and the ability to receive internet built in rather than requiring a wireless receiver.

Space isn’t the only thing that can benefit from operating a laptop as opposed to a desktop.

The laptop is versatile in where it can be used, which is just about anywhere, on the bus, train, in lectures, assisting with presentations in business meetings, the possibilities are endless.

Time management as far as work is concerned can definitely benefit from operating a laptop. Work can be spontaneous and can come in small bite sized chunks due the laptops accessibility. The desktop computer often has the user having to plan when and what work is going to be done, which is not always the most effective method.

Having a laptop, coupled with access to the internet means the user has instant access to a wealth of information, be it on the web or stored away on the hard drive, the information is there. Again this emphasises the massive element of practicality.

As the laptop is smaller, it runs at a lower power rate and is therefore more power efficient. This could result in savings on electricity bills in the long run if you are someone that is always running a computer.

Better fan components mean that the laptop also runs at a quieter level than the traditional desktop computer. This means cooling fans are run at a slower speed and less frequently therefore helping to provide a quieter working environment, which can only help in benefitting the user.

Fully charged, the laptop can run for several hours off its internal battery alone, which could prove useful in the case of a power cut.

In the fast paced technological world, it is important to have that possibility open to upgrade easily and the laptop provides this. With simple instructions that can be found in a variety of places such as the internet, it has never been so easy to do this.

As they become increasingly popular, laptops are becoming more varied in style, catering to a variety of different types of users. As a result of this laptops are also becoming cheaper, which can only be good news for everyone.

Author Bio: Stephen T Richards Specialist computer hardware available for businesses and households in the UK and Europe, from Desktop PCs to Laptops and netbooks.

Category: Computers and Technology
Keywords: computer hardware, laptops, netbooks, desktop pcs, desktop computer