LapTop or DeskTop ???

In a sure sign that the era of mobile computing has arrived, notebooks have for the first time outsold desktops in the United States in a calendar month, the research firm Current Analysis says.

After tracking sales from a sampling of electronics retailers, Current Analysis says notebook sales accounted for 53 percent of the total personal computer market last month, up from 46 percent during the same period last year.

San Diego-based Current Analysis does not follow worldwide personal computer sales.
Spurring demand for notebooks is their overall price drop as quality has improved, says Sam Bhavnani, senior analyst for Current Analysis. "Just a few years ago, the performance of notebooks was nowhere near where it is today," he said.

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.

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I admit, I have a laptop that I use at work. Because of this, I can bring my work home. I can only access my job through an extremely secure Point-to-Point tunnel via the Internet. I have a docking station at home and at work. When it comes to using laptops, there are a few things I really hate. I hate the keyboards. I hate the pads for mousing. I hate the ball between the "G and H". I hate not having a numeric keypad. I hate having to look where the "Delete" button is. I hate having to be aligned right in front of the screen. I hate when the battery runs out.
That being said, because I have docking stations at home and work, I can use my own keyboard and monitor and don't have to worry about those things. It also allows me freedom to work from home for a day or 1/2 day without commuting. It saves me a few gallons of gas. I also am afforded an opportunity not to have to drive with the Rush hour idiots.

What's your two cents?