My First Assignment

The first assignment for my Technical Journal is about technology.
I'm going to compare laptops versus desktops and what are the advantages and disadvantages for each?

First I want to start with the desktop computer. Desktop advantages are that it is very standard and therefore more affordable and available. Desktops have several expansion slots and most laptops only have one. Desktops can be upgraded more and better than most laptops. Desktop disassembly is also much easier. Because desktops run by cord they energy consumption and battery life is not a factor. But there is the problem of the fact that if the power goes out you would lose all progress since last save. Desktops are also not portable. Because of arrangement of some desktop certain health problems can develop such as posture problems, strain injuries, and certain eyestrain problems.

Link for more information on desktops: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_computer#Comparison_with_laptops

Next I will discuss laptops compared desktops. The laptops largest advantage and probably best aspect is its portability which allows it to go anywhere and be acessable to more places. Another advantage is the fact that it runs on battery life which lets you move away from wall outlets and you can keep progress through power outages. A big disadvantage of the Laptop is it's durability. Because of its small and closely built design it cannot take alot of physical damage. Components of the Laptop such as the Batteries, Hinges, power jacks, and power cords may deteriote with use over time. These components are typically expensive to replace. Spills on a laptop can be extremely damaging to a laptop while virtually harmless to a desktop. Also you might drop the laptop which can result in damage repair costs worth more than the actual value of the laptop.

link for more information on laptops:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop#Advantages

These are some of the biggest differences between laptops and desktops whicha re also some of the biggest advantages and disadvantages for each and both should be thought about and looked at before you make a decision to make either one.