subject: AIO vs Laptop: Which is Better for the Home Computer [print this page] Laptops 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.
AIO vs Laptop: Which is Better for the Home Computer
