This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series 10 Step Computer Selection

10 Step Computer Selection

Sony VAIO VGNP530H/W 8 inch Atom 1.33GHz/ 2GB/ 60GB/ GPS/ WVHB Netbook Computer(Chrystal White)Laptops

Advantages

  • Portability
  • Size
  • Battery to be able to operate w/o power source for a short period
  • Highly Customizable

Disadvantages

  • Portability added into price
  • Run very warm; easy to overheat
  • very difficult to repair

Laptops are a great option as a computer for those users who need a mobile workstation because he or she is on the road or unable to sit at a desk for extended periods of time. A laptop allows the ability to move anywhere with relative ease, and still be able to use a computer.

A laptop, however, may not be the best option for a user who is simply looking for a space saver compared to the original barebone desktop computer kits (the traditional style desktop). If you are simply looking for a way to save space from the old home computer, then an All In One computer may be the better choice for you.

MSI Wind Top AE1900 18.5 inch All-in-one TouchScreen Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Desktop PC (Black)

All In One

Advantages

  • more price goes into the system as opposed to price going into size
  • touchscreen options available
  • capable of almost pure wireless system

Disadvantages

  • not highly portable
  • no internal battery
  • one thing goes wrong possibility of entire system not working

A better option to use as a home computer, for the space conscious user is the All In One PC. The great thing about All In Ones (AIO) is that they can offer the user a very similar wireless experience when compared to the laptop.

An AIO PC consists of the monitor, and CPU within a single casing. The screens on the AIO tend to be larger than most laptops which makes reading easier to do with a larger screen, simply because font size determines the size printed out on a sheet of paper, it does not necessarily determine the size of the font on the screen of your computer.

AIO may be a better choice for a home computer than a laptop for some because you can typically get more out of your system for the same price. When paying for a laptop there is a price factor for the portability and size for the computer. When paying for an AIO there is only a size factor added into the price because an AIO is not as easily portable as the laptop and has no internal battery.

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