Note; I’m testing out this blogger with msword thing. Anyway, this is the script I have to read on the TV show I’m on. I’m the Michael guy. –doc.write (like the new nick? :p)

James: Hello, I’m James Gilbert-
Michael: and I’m Michael Rowen. Today we’re going to be talking about the differences and similarities of the two main types of computers, desktops and laptops.
James: To begin, let’s talk about the desktop, currently the most popular type of computer. The desktop is a non-portable computer which allows it to weigh more and contain more.
Michael: Yes, the better hardware a system is loaded with, the heavier it most likely is. With the desktop this doesn’t matter since it sits in one place all the time. These computers are also easier to build, and are cheaper than laptops.
James: When choosing a desktop computer, you need to determine what you will be using it for. Most people, run few programs, and don’t require an amazing computer. However, people who play games or use image, video, or sound editing software will need a better computer than the average person.
Michael: When you wish to play games with high minimum specs, you can’t be too picky about prices. Dell’s XPS is a great computer for gamers, but the price is very expensive. If you wish to save a few hundred bucks on your next desktop though, building it yourself shouldn’t be put out of the question.
James: Building your own computer means that it can be completely customizable, and surprisingly, it’s not as hard as it sounds. If you have basic computer knowledge you can most likely do it. Computer parts aren’t expensive, but when added together it may seem like a lot. But if you compare the price of a Dell XPS to the same thing, just built yourself you will be very surprised.
Michael: When looking for parts to build your own desktop, check out newegg.com and pricewatch.com. Try to avoid eBay and other places like that since computer parts can easily be broken and sometimes people rip you off. Desktops, in all, are a lot cheaper than laptops and come with their own set of great qualities.
James: Now, to talk about the laptop. Laptops are neat since they are portable and can be taken anywhere. What most people don’t realize though is that the internet doesn’t work anywhere. A wi-fi, wireless fidelity, connection must be present and working for a connection to the internet to work.
Michael: So, though laptops may be portable, getting them to use the internet isn’t the easiest thing. Also, laptops are like diamond rings to thieves. Laptops are stolen regularly, and easily used. When taking your laptop on vacation or away from home, put passwords on all your accounts so if someone steals it, they’ll have to figure out the password or install a new operating system.
James: Now, let’s talk about the laptop’s hardware vs. the desktops. The laptop has decent hardware, enough to run games such as starsiege tribes, but don’t even think about trying games like halo, bf2, or metal of honor. The laptop version of the xps is extremely expensive and will still have a few problems playing these high-spec games.
Michael: The desktop on the other hand works great with most games, as long as you buy one with decent RAM (1 gig should be good) a good size hard drive (a minimum of 100 gigs) and a video card with 128 or 256 mb on it. For the video card, you can get 512mb but 256mb should be good.
James: Overall, if you travel a lot, defiantly get a laptop while non-traveling geeks should stick to their good old desktops as their hardware is much more advanced and they come a lot cheaper. They’re also easier to build, if you’d like to save a few hundred bucks.
Michael: Well that’s about it for today, don’t forget to tune in next week and join us for a discussion about game distribution systems.
James: This has been James and Michael on the BBN.