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.

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.

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

SpecificationsMfr Part Number: AE1900-05SUS-WT3302G25VB

Chipset and Processor

• Processor: Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, FSB 533 MHz)
• Chipset: Intel 945GC & ICH7
• Memory: 2GB DDR2-533 Memory

Monitor

• LCD SpecificationsDisplay: 18.5″ WXGA(1366×768)
• 16:9 Widescreen Touch Panel LCD
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Brightness: 250cd/m2
• Pixel Pitch: 0.3 mm
• Viewing Angle(H/V): 170°/ 160°
• Response Time: 5 ms

Graphics

• Graphics Module: Intel GMA950 Graphics Controller
• shared up to 228MB memory,

Hard Drive

• Hard Disk: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive

Disc Drive

• Optical Drive: Tray-load DVD Super Multi rewriter drive
• support dual-layer burning

Audio

• Audio: Integrated HD Audio CODEC
• 2x Speakers w/ SRS Premium Sound,

Networking Connections

• LAN: 1x Realtek Gigabit LAN
• 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN

Ports

• Interface: 4x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1x RJ45 Port
• 1x Microphone-in
• 1x Headphone-ou
• Camera: Build-in 1.3 Mpixel Web Camera
• Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/xD)

Power Supply

• Power Supply: External 65W DC Power Supply w/ Active PFC

Dimensions

• Dimensions: 14.37 x 18.74 x 1.93 mm

Operating Systems

• Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic,Color: White

Why This Computer?

This All-In-One is a great entry level personal computer for anyone that is looking to be able to use their computer for simple at home projects such as:

• internet browsing
• picture viewing
• movie watching
• office programs: excel, powerpoint, word, quicken

If you are not looking for a computer to play the latest and greatest video games, and you do not do anything too system intensive on your computer, then there is no point in dumping excessive amounts of money into a computer that you will never be able to use the entire system.

All-In-One

An all-in-one PC is a computer that contains the central processing unit or CPU and the monitor encased in a single entity.

Common Features of the All-In-One

• CD/DVD/Bluray drives built in
• Touchscreen capabilities
• 4+ USB 2.0 ports
• Built-In wireless system

Advantages

• Huge Space saver when compared to a desktop
• everything needed comes in the same box
• touchscreen-ability to operate computer from screen or keyboard and mouse capability for almost a completely wireless system (no more rats’ nests)

Disadvantages

• No room for expansion or changing components
• one thing goes wrong with a component very difficult to replace
• price when compared to a desktop, you pay more for the convenience of having an all-in-one

Desktop PC
A desktop PC is a computer that consists of the CPU and monitor encased as separate entities and are controlled with a keyboard and mouse combination.

Advantages

• Get more put into the system for the same price as an all-in-one
• room for airflow, computer will not run as warm as a laptop or an all-in-one
• highly customizable with components and accessories

Disadvantages

• spatially inefficient
• takes longer time to clean and more effort to maintain
• purchase each component separately which takes time and knowledge

Conclusion

Desktop PCs, because of their customization opportunity, make the best choices for the gaming computer route. It is possible to add a lot more into your computer for the money that you pay for it with the desktop PC.

The All-In-One PC makes a great home personal computer because you can do any of the more basic home computer tasks such as internet surfing, video streaming, and word, office or business, applications all really well, and the All-In-One will save you a ton of extra space that a desktop would take up.