There is no debate between a desktop and a laptop, laptops are mainly for business purposes and desktops are for home use. Mac vs. Windows? Apple products are the most overpriced pieces of shit I have ever seen in my whole life (other then Jordans which cost $1 to make and sell for $200 -_-). With $1,200 would you rather buy a nice slim white macbook air or buy and extreme beast like Alienware or even custom make your own PC for even less.