well, i honestly think each type has its own uses and its own right, and i really like both, so i didnt bother to vote
but as for what i actually own:
i have a custom-built desktop that i originally built in 2003 at the age of 14, learned all of what i now know about building computers and working on computers from the experience, also only spent $400 on my first computer, and this included some fairly decent stuff
but in late 2004 i decided it was time for an upgrade, and i rebuilt it, using the same case and case fans, but entirely new components:
AMD Athlon 64 2800 - yeah, i know, only a 2800, but these things were expensive back when i got one, and it still works fast enough for me
Maxtor 120GB HDD
1024MB RAM
430W PS
Plextor 12X DVD Burner
Sony 52X CD Burner
for college however i am getting a laptop as a graduation gift
I have not the slightest clue what i am getting, probably a Dell, and most likely a higher end model, i'd love to get an XPS
at any rate, this laptop will always have a wireless mouse attached to it
why?
because i cannot stand the little touchpad on laptops... actually, i cant really stand the whole condensed keyboard thing either
but for functionality, a laptop is great, which is its positive aspect for me