An advantage of a laptop, if taking classes: In-class notes (taking or making).

Also, laptop can be used on train and, depending on the model, it can also be used in a vehicle. Never thought that would be important, until I was on a lengthy car trip, bored outta my mind, and used the adapter and wireless broadband and I was online .

If buying a used computer, I'd ponder: Why is it being sold? Does it have a warranty (transferrable) or other service/protection plan?


This might be helpful; it condenses:

Buying A New Computer: Laptop Versus Desktop
May 5th, 2008
http://blogs.tech-recipes.com/davak/...ersus-desktop/