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Based on my experience with laptops and desktops, I would say desktops are better. It doesn't matter which one you have e.g. Dell, IBM, Toshiba etc.

Notebooks are always sensitive and you keep moving them, carrying them which increases the chances of components wearing out.

I have a recent example of Desktop 2.8GHz P4 processor with 512MB memory 40GB HDD and almost identical specs on a notebook. Notebook is way slower than that.

It depends again on the series which you buy. For example DELL Latitude business series is better and stronger than Inspiron. They use better material while making them. You can easily notice the difference by looking at them together. Keyboard, touchpad, screens, body, battery, components inside are better.

Similarly with others Toshiba Tecra, Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pro, IBM T Series etc.