If you have owned a computer in your life, you may have had to decide between purchasing a notebook or a desktop computer.  If you need some pros and cons to help you make your decision, check the following list out:

Pros of owning a laptop:

• Portability.  You can take your laptop out for coffee, to work and even to your job site.
• Convenience.  You do not have to stay attached to a desk anymore.  If it is a nice day, go outside and take your computer with you.
• Environmentally friendly.  Laptop computers tend to use less power than their desktop counterparts.
• Safe from power outages.  Since your laptop has a battery, if the power goes out your work is not lost.
• Multiple uses when traveling.  Your laptop can work as a GPS, a portable DVD player, a stereo, a tour guide, and many other uses as well.

Cons of owning a notebook:

• Not very upgradeable.  Except for the memory, hard drive, battery and wireless card, most laptops are not upgradeable.  Be sure to buy what you need now and what you will need in the future.
• Theft.  Laptops are easy to conceal and much easier to steal compared to a desktop.  Be sure to have some type of anti-theft device to use with your laptop.
• Multi-tasking ability.  Now this may seem weird, but just last night, I was working on my laptop while watching television.  I was more productive, but something is just wrong doing these two tasks at the same time.