If I HAVE to make a choice, the laptop would be the better IMO.
Once you're in college, you're going to want a laptop to take advantage of on campus wireless, a desktop computer also limits portability. You might want to bring the laptop to class (might be a bad thing) or to study sessions.
To be real honest, both PCs use AMD processors. I think AMD processors are fail atm. Intel just beats them hands down. But the Desktop does look like a good deal. The monitor alone is around 190-220 alone. But boo to Phenom.
If it would be possible, wait until boxing day and snatch a decent intel core 2 dual laptop from Toshiba for about 1k.
Here are some Circuit City Black Friday sales:
$700ish no OS
Once you're in college, you're going to want a laptop to take advantage of on campus wireless, a desktop computer also limits portability. You might want to bring the laptop to class (might be a bad thing) or to study sessions.
To be real honest, both PCs use AMD processors. I think AMD processors are fail atm. Intel just beats them hands down. But the Desktop does look like a good deal. The monitor alone is around 190-220 alone. But boo to Phenom.
If it would be possible, wait until boxing day and snatch a decent intel core 2 dual laptop from Toshiba for about 1k.
Here are some Circuit City Black Friday sales:
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$700ish no OS
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