1. Notebook
1.1. Characteristics
1.1.1. Thin, light, and powerful
1.1.2. Portable personal computer
1.1.3. They can rival desktops in power and storage capacity
1.2. Advantages
1.2.1. Easily portable and compact which makes it great for students
1.2.2. Offer built in wireless networking capabilities
1.2.3. Bright widescreen displays
1.3. Disadvantages
1.3.1. Can cost sufficiently more than a desktop system
1.3.2. Runs on a battery that will need to be charged
1.3.3. Can be easily subjected to wear and tear for portability
2. Mobile Device
2.1. Characteristics
2.1.1. Portable handheld computers
2.1.2. Used for business and entertainment
2.1.3. Can come in many different shapes and sizes such as tablets, smartphones, and fitness monitors on your wrist
2.2. Advantages
2.2.1. All the features a computer has in one small compact device
2.2.2. Uses cellular network offered by major carriers in order to use internet anywhere
2.2.3. You can check email, watch TV, video chat, and play online games almost anywhere
2.3. Disadvantages
2.3.1. Must purchase a data plan from your cellular carrier in order to use cellular networks
2.3.2. Runs on as battery that will more than likely need charged on a daily basis
2.3.3. The small size may make it harder to read
3. Desktop
3.1. Characteristics
3.1.1. Fits into a work space such as a desk or counter
3.1.2. Would use a monitor, computer tower, keyboard, and mouse
3.1.3. Widely used for video editing, gaming, and number crunching
3.2. Advantages
3.2.1. They offer the most speed, power, and upgradability at a low cost
3.2.2. A desktop does not need charged all the time as they are always plugged in
3.2.3. Desktops generally have a larger screen which makes it easier for reading and browsing the web
3.3. Disadvantages
3.3.1. They can range from $300 - Thousands of dollars
3.3.2. It is not portable and has to stay in the same spot
3.3.3. Does not offer wireless connection