I use the laptop more than the desktop. I like to be able to take work with me even if its to the backyard . Desktop keeps me tied to a desk .
I prefer the laptop because I can conveniently hook it up to the Internet and can bring it to meetings and coffee shops. The capabilities of laptops nowadays are not that far from what the desktops used to have.
If you really need a super-high performance game PC, you can consider a desktop. In all other cases a laptop is more flexible. With a desktop, your bound to your desk- forever. Can't take it with you, can't work in another room, can't work outside, ...
Whatever suits your profession, if you're always on the go and wants to get mobile then use a laptop, If you're an office type of person and likes to work at home then a desktop is for you.
It depends on your usage requirements. I personally perfer deskop 'cos at anypoint of time, i can hit the keyboard to the wall Or bump my head against it. lol kidding apart. I feel desktop keyboard more satisfactory for my requirements. I don't feel ease with lappy.
If you need mobility and you don't want to take large space, use laptop, if not, use desktop. I use laptop.
I prefer you desktop, and we could easily replace or upgrade the system easily and also you get more time to work on desktop continuosly without more thermal interuption in your usage....... Moreover that in Assembled desktop we can addover components as our requirements.
It depends up to u but I would suggest you to buy desktop. It has a longer life. Well desktop are cheaper then laptop. Laptop is risky.
If u plan to travel then go for Laptop otherwise if u want to use computer at home then go for Desktop..Desktop can be upgraded easily while laptop can't....Desktop is easy to troubleshoot while laptop can't..