Laptops Outsell Desktops

wintermute1974 writes "According to a new report by Current Analysis, laptops have overtaken sales of desktops for the first time in computing, ever. Figures are for the U.S. market, but presumably this is part of a world-wide trend." From the article: "Notebook prices fell 17 percent during the past year while desktop prices dipped only 4 percent. Some of the features common in most notebooks are longer-lasting batteries, CD burners and wireless capability."

Comments

Re:They left out the killer feature

[newdamage]

Yeah. They left out the ability to easily take your computer with you. All my custom desktop rigs weighted 50 lbs, and the hernia I was getting from carrying them to and from class was getting a bit much. Man, this laptop, with it's small form factor and integrated screen is a godsend

It's called the right tool for the right job. Desktops allow you to customized and upgrade, laptops sacrifice that for portability. Get over yourself and go back to looking at porn on your super l33t custom rig with clear side panel and neon lighting.

Re:useable laptops? - thank Apple

[GigsVT]

i believe my friends at Apple would say... "you're welcome"

Yeah, that's exactly the sort of condescending asshole thing they would say.