Portable VS Desktop by Mike Newhall
One should be very careful buying a laptop because more than desktops there are big differences in the technology and feature sets that matter. Run-down of tech issues: 'True portable' versus 'desktop replacement' tech: There are at least two major divisions of tech in laptops: tech... So a 1.5 GHz Pentium M sounds slow but it is more like a 2.25 GHz desktop Pentium 4 or better. ... In the middle: Just to confuse things there are intermediate chips: the 'Mobile Pentium' and 'Athlon64 Mobile'.

Today's Advanced Laptop vs. the Desktop PC by Sam Carlton
The performance, capabilities and performance of laptop computers have for many years been lagging behind the desktop, but all that is changing. Today's advanced laptop computers are noted as having equal capabilities as modern desktop PCs, although there is often a noticeable time delay for the... A fully featured laptop uses advanced technologies such as mobile Pentium, PCI, plug and play, lithium-ion batteries, and hot docking to give users the same capabilities as their desktop computers. ... The keyboard controller of an advanced laptop performs many tasks so that the Pentium CPU can...

How the Mini-ITX Form Factor Is Changing How Your Computer Looks by Aaron Davis
Until just recently, consumers have been forced into buying desktop computers that have very little variation from model to model. I’ll be the first to admit that some of the better manufacturers are doing a great job of making the boring old “box” look very nice, but there are not many of them. ... The industry obviously became aware of this bottleneck and soon began producing the Mini-ITX mainboards that support the Intel Pentium 4 processors. ... The sizes of the components that are in a desktop computer are just too big to allow for any alternatives to the “box”.

Laptop CPU's-A General Guide by Darren Blythe
The central processing unit (CPU) is probably the most important chip in the computer. It contains the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), so the computer can do calculations, and the control unit that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other components. ... A fine example of this is the Pentium Mobile (Centrino) 1.6 GHz which is equivalent in speed to a Desktop P4 3.0 GHz!! ... If possible try to avoid laptops with desktop CPUs (usually 2.8 GHz or above without the word 'mobile' or the letter 'M' in the name).

The Laptops of the Future by Brenda Moore
So when was it that computers were invented? The 1970s? The 1980s? Things sure have changed, haven’t they? In the 1960s it took a computer the size of a room to do modest calculations, maybe 100 operations a second? And now? One GHz means, one billion operations per second. ... And as desktop computers improved in performance, laptops followed. ... Though after hitting the One GHz mark in order to improve performance both Pentium and AMD have followed suit in increasing the clock speed at the expense of increasing the heating on the cheap and subsequently the cooling required to keep that...

Buying / Selecting Computer Components by Jason Barrett
This is the step takes the most time and consideration. Which parts do I buy? Which are best? There are many good places to buy computer parts. You can go to a computer retail store in your area. Although they often provide good warranties, you will pay a little more than you would in other... Desktop cases are short and fat (Which can fit under your monitor nicely.) And towers are tall and slim which are usually placed under the desk. ... AT form cases are used for older computers, Pentium 1 and before.

One New Desktop Management Software by Robert Snoog
The Perfect Screens , award-winning desktop management utility, can bring a user whole new dimension to working on computer. The ability to arrange all the work to several virtual screens (desktops) gives the user better survey on running and installed applications. ... Applications can be easily copied/moved from one screen to another and the user has all the power to arrange desktop a way that allows you to work efficiently.Installation program automatically creates four basic screens: Office screen, File screen, System screen and Network screen.

A Guide To Choosing The Best Desktop Computer System by Gary Hendricks
This article will run through each of these factors to help you avoid the many pitfalls that one may stumble across when purchasing a PC. Some sample desktop computer systems Intended Usage What do you intend to use the computer for? This is one of the key considerations when purchasing that... Recommended Desktop Computers Now let's take a look at some of the desktop computer systems I'd recommend to a prospective buyer. ... The Hewlett Packard Pavilion a1130n desktop computer Conclusion In summary, buying a good desktop PC is a matter of doing your research and homework by...

Dual Core Computer Processors: Luxury or Necessity? by Peter Stewart
Most of the talk going on in the computer processor industry is revolving around dual core processors. But what advantages do they actually give and is it worth it in terms of price? All processors have a core. A processor contains some memory, often referred to as cache, either L1, L2 or L3,... So for those who are looking for the next cool thing for their desktop computer and price is not a huge issue, this would be your best choice, but go for the lower end Pentium D. ... Unlike the Pentium D its lowest priced model comes in at a staggering $400.

What Kind of Processor Should You Get on Your Next Desktop PC? by Bonnie Archer
If you plan to do basic office work on you new Desktop PC or the usual Internet stuff; surfing and email, any processor will work for you. That is good news because you can buy your new computer for around $299. Considering not too many years back that same computer would have cost you $2500! ... AMD Athlon XP or Intel Pentium4 (or which ever pentium we are up to when you read this article) are your best bets for this kind of work. ... But, if you need a Desktop PC to work with graphics, Video, Music, or large databases than you will have to dish out a bit more.