depends on what you want...
if you are into games, desktop - reason being, desktops are
typically more powerful (on apple-to-apple) basis and you can
easily upgrade and change components.
Whereas if you are for surfing net or work or running a business, I
would recommend a laptop. Moreover, its neater as there is less
wires and of course, a laptop is mobile and coupled with wireless
internet, you can enjoy convenience of surfing anywhere.
Nowadays, prices between desktop and laptop have narrowed. I own a
laptop and I use it for surfing and sometimes gaming (although less
than optimum).
Unless you are really into top-end stuff, I would recommend Acer /
Dell / IBM for notebooks. if you have money to burn, Sony
bah...nice and cool.
