WHY ALL BLOGGERS SHOULD USE A LAPTOP INSTEAD OF A DESKTOP PC

I am a professional blogger and website designer. I spend countless hours in front of a computer trying to earn my money. And for as long as I can remember I have always used the traditional Desktop PC to do my work. But everything changed at Christmas last year when I opened a big box to find that my geek kid brother had built me a super fast and "blogger-ready" LG P1 Express Dual with all the trimmings.

I was shocked!

Was this the end of my love affair with the Desktop PC?

It sure was.

In this post I am going to show you why all bloggers should switch to using a Laptop instead of the traditional Desktop PC. I have been a laptop man for nearly a year now and doubt I will ever go back.

1. You can take a Laptop anywhere
Yesterday I spent the whole day blogging in the Chinatown markets. I had food stalls around me, fresh vegetable juice and delicious Asian delicacies to try. Today I stayed at home. Tomorrow I might go to the park. Can you do this with a Desktop PC?

A lap top is versatile. You can take them anywhere. This is a fantastic way to stay motivated if you are a blogger because you get a much needed change of scenery. Taking your laptop to the local markets or park might be just the thing you need.

2. A Laptop is a giant USB
I remember being in college and having to email my assignments to myself and then print them out at University. Half the time the formatting would go all crazy and I would be stuck a few minutes before the deadline re-working the whole thing.

A laptop solves this problem as you can just take it with you. You write everything on the laptop and then you just take it to school with you and plug it in to the printer. Solves problems of lost USB drives, email formatting and power outs. Plus I think laptops make you look kind of cool around campus.

3. A Laptop reduces stress
Yep. That's right. A Laptop reduces your stress levels! If you work in front of a computer all day I highly encourage you to try switching to a laptop for a while. Literally, it will help get rid of stress.

Firstly, as I already mentioned, the laptop can be taken anywhere. This reduces stress by getting you out of the office (or house) and changing your workplace. Secondly, a laptop is much more compact and leaves your office looking neater. A messy office is a sure-fire way to produce stress and de-cluttering is a great way to make your head feel more relaxed.

4. Laptops use less power
If you are a human being living on planet Earth and you are not slightly concerned about the environment then perhaps you should have your head checked. One compelling reason to switch to a laptop is that they use less power. And this means less greenhouse gases.

Even if you are not interested in the environment there is one big reason as to why the power-saving argument should mean something to you. Money! Less power consumption means less digits on your electricity bill. And that is something everyone can identify with. Especially pro-bloggers who are trying to keep expenses as low as possible.

5. You can hide a laptop
A laptop might be an easier thing for a burglar to carry out of your house in a stripy sack but it is also a lot easier to hide than a giant 64 inch LCD screen.

A few years ago my computer got stolen. Why? Because I had a window behind my desk and
everyone could see my massive blogging screen buzzing away. Easy target. Now I have a laptop and whenever I go out I can just slip it into my lockable filing cabinet. Much safer than leaving it out and about and another reason why a laptop is more convenient.

6. Laptops know how to sleep
When you buy a laptop you will see how well it goes to sleep. You get a really complete list of options that can save you time and money. For example, on my laptop I have a sleep, hibernate, switch off and screensaver mode as well as being able to adjust the screen brightness, power usage, battery output, etc. These options can be really handy if you are out and about or if you are trying to cut down on the electricity bill.

7. You can use the internet anywhere
Have you ever been out and about and wanted to check your email? With a laptop you can. What about house or job hunting? Ever seen an advertisement while in your car and wanted to look up the details on the internet? Most laptops now come with a built in wireless card which allows you to browse the internet wherever you go. A blogger who constantly needs to check comments and Adsense statistics will know how important this can be.

Conclusion
I truly enjoy using my laptop. I can work on the couch or in my office. I can go to the park or the markets and still get work done. I have also been saving money on my power bills and doing a little tiny bit to help the environment. If you have been thinking about switching from a Desktop PC to a laptop I sincerely hope you give it a try. As stupid as it may sound I have had a lot of fun with my new laptop and feel as though the quality of my life has dramatically improved.