Posted 5/10/2015 09:47 (#4561484 - in reply to #4561138) Subject: RE: Looking for a new computer and a couple other questions.
I don't think there is a big difference anymore in reliability between brands. Any computer can fail. That's why you take precations such as surge protectors and backups. You can't go wrong with the name brands Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.
Advantage of the desktop is you get more bang for the buck and it's easier to repair a desktop. You can easily replace a monitor on a desktop, but it's an expensive proposition on a laptop.