Because laptops are transported from place to place, there is also greater likelihood of damage to the unit or theft. Repairing a laptop is also expensive. Desktop computers continually drop in price. A desktop computer will give you significant power at comparably low cost. Many individuals find desktop computers more comfortable to work at for extended periods due to the larger keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Desktops also allow greater expandability.
You can easily and inexpensively upgrade the memory, hard drive, etc. The downside to desktops is that they are not portable and can consume considerable space in a home. Network Associates' VirusScan is available at deep discounts from the DoIT Tech Store . The Law School does not support Macintosh computers, but if you feel more comfortable with a Mac, you can get by with relatively few inconveniences. And, of course, you can exchange e-mail with other users regardless of what kind of computer they have.