The Wife and I are debating getting a second computer. We currently have a desk top and are debating between a laptop or desk top. Without getting into the hardware/brands argument, what do you prefer and why?
use for us is really just normal wordproccesing, online for bills and research. (Although I do like to play a little HALO once in a while)

EDIT: I should add, The reason we are looking at getting a second computer is that our current desktop has been in the shop for the last 35 days and we are looking for sort of a back up system. A laptop would have come in very handy on our recent drive out to Minnesota from Vermont. total of seven days in the car.