Desktop PCs allow you to upgrade everything or nothing as you choose. With a portable computer, you are for the most part channeled into a single configuration that cannot change. If you don't customize or upgrade your machines anyway, this is not a big deal. But if you do, then you might want to reconsider a portable computer before you throw money at it. Eventually all computers become obsolete.
Portables do so faster than most desktops.
If you need to use your computer more and won't be around an outlet to plug it into, loss of battery life is a pain. The benefit of being able to have a computer wherever you go may well outweigh these considerations. If so, then join the ranks of portable computer users everywhere. But know what you're buying before you put down the cash. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved.