In this episode of Tech & Tonic, we spend some time discussing an age old question when it comes to buying a new PC. Should you buy a laptop, because it is versatile, powerful, and convenient? Or a desktop PC, because you get more bang for your buck that way? Even when you decide on a desktop, should you buy a pre-built from a big brand, or build a custom one? 
This is a multifaceted question of course. The laptop PC is the most versatile option. It is the most portable option of the three. It is also the most versatile, because it is an all-in-one device. You can work with it conveniently anywhere without needing to build a full set up. At the same time, at home it is the least space consuming option.
Pre-builds can be amazing too, in terms of its footprint and size. With big brands, you are also buying into their whole support system. You may not need to approach individual vendors for each part that is broken or malfunctioning, you just need to send it back to the brand, and they sort everything out for you. You are buying a peace of mind, a sort of convenience.
Then there is custom builds where you get to choose what you want, from who you want. It can be expensive, but it can also be a lot more budget friendly that the other option. You pay for what you need and what you can afford, instead of paying silly for an expensive pre-built PC or even a laptop. In that sense, for the budget conscious, this should be the one you go for, right? But is it the right choice at this time though? We discuss that and more on the Tech & Tonic Podcast show.