This is not the case any longer. As notebook-laptop computers become more and more streamlined, they are fast catching up to the affordability and convenience of a bulkier desktop PC, and all without the bulk. It used to be that notebook-laptop computers were only for business people on the go. They did not have half the processing power of their larger cousins, and the battery life was not worth the battery in them. The old portable computing devices were really nothing more than mobile keyboards and document editing software, barely able to play solitaire, and you could forget about quality graphics.

Notebook-laptop computers have certainly come a long way since then and are now available in any size which suits your purposes. While it’s definitely possible to spend thousands on a high end notebook-laptop computer, there are many choices which offer a price tag comparable to that of a desktop computer without sacrificing performance. You can find notebook-laptop computers which are more than up to the task of processor intensive work like video production and graphic design; and all of the latest generations of laptops are extremely portable and energy efficient with much longer battery life than you might expect from a portable.

You can fit the newer notebook-laptop computers into any backpack or briefcase. There are sizes from ultraportable ten inch notebooks to seventeen inch widescreen laptops which are perfect for watching movies or working with graphics. Some models weigh a mere two pounds and are less than an inch thick! Of course, these models are among the more expensive choices on the market, but there are many models to choose from which are still very light and slim while being affordable and providing performance as good or better than a comparably priced desktop computer. The increasing advances in portable computing and the competition by manufacturers for market share has brought lower prices for consumers, which is always welcome news.

Battery life has always been something of a bte noir for the users of notebook-laptop computers. However, there have been a number of innovations in battery design and energy efficient component which have resulted in laptop batteries which can power your notebook-laptop computer for as long as eight hours! Just imagine being able to use your laptop for a full work day and only need to recharge it at night! If you’ve ever scrambled to find an open outlet for your rapidly draining laptop battery, you can appreciate what an improvement this is.

Notebook-laptop computers also are far more efficient than desktops. They run on far less energy, requiring less electricity to charge their batteries and helping you save on your power bill. Why have a 300 watt monster chugging away all day in your basement when you can have a quiet and sleek notebook-laptop computer quietly plugged in in the corner.

Notebook-laptop computers are also much more quiet because they are far more heat efficient. While you do still need to worry about overheating if you leave it wrapped in blankets for a few hours or something, a notebook-laptop computer produces less heat than a desktop because of the more efficient, low power processor. This means they have fewer, smaller fans, or in some cases they do not have any fans at all.

All in all, there is no reason not to have a notebook-laptop computer. They are affordable, portable, efficient, and with more and more wireless hot spots popping up around the world, they can help you stay connected while you are on the go. Why even bother with a desktop anymore?