Choosing a portable computer, usually called a laptop or notebook, is in many ways similar to choosing a standard desktop computer. Think about your computer needs and balance those with cost. Just remember that bigger screens and extra features usually mean more weight, and the whole point of buying this kind of computer over a desktop model is its portability.

Here's a quick rundown of the advantages and disadvantages between desktop and notebook computers:

Desktop computers are…

• Anime Studio Debut 7: Fun, quick, and affordable way to create animations for first-time animators hobybists, and digital artists.
• Cook'n Recipe Organizer 10: Allows you to create custom meal plans and menus, sync shopping list to your mobile device, search for recipes on the Internet and import them directly to your Cook'n library. Helps make every meal special.
• Corel® Office 5: Corel® Office is a sleek new office suite for work processing, spreasheets, and presentations. Designed for work you do at home. Compatible with Microsoft] Office.
• Corel® Paintshop Pro X4: Corel PaintShop Pro X4 has hundreds of photo-editing features, a streamlined workspace, new pro-level effects, and one-click sharing. Create the perfectly exposed image with the HDR module, remove distractions, and have fun with the Selective focus feature.
• Digital Scrapbook Artist 2: Makes it easy to create scrapbooks, cards, invitations, albums, and more.
• Easy Video Editor 3.0: Easy way to create a one of a kind video allowing your to merge scenes, add credits, transitions, special effects and more.
• Family Tree Heritage Platinum 8: Easy way to build your family tree and share your families story.
• Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2012: Collection of over 1,000 puzzles and board games to challenge your skill, wit, and strategy.
• My Perfect Wedding Planner: Helps you keep track of everything wedding. Keeps track of invites, RSVPs, Guests, Gifts, Events, Dates, Budgets, and more.
• PagePlus Essentials Deluxe: Includes 550 templates, 100 themed layouts, 140 extra fonts, and how-to guides which helps you make a blank page more unique.
• PrintMaster 2012 Platinum: Great for making a greeting card, capturing memories, creating a calendar, writing a newsletter and more. It's the ultimate creative toolkit for all your craft projects.
• Punch Home and Landscape Design Suite: Entry level home design package which allows you to design your dream home. Zemana Anitlogger: Working in tandem with your antivirus and antispyware software, Zemana Antilogger is specifically designed to detect and immobilize and serious threats to your online security.
• WebPlus Essentials Deluxe: Makes creating, designing, and executing a fun and sophisticated website easy for everyone.
• ResumeMaker Professional Deluxe 17: Includes every tool you need to write a professional resume, search for a job, prepare for interview and salary negotiation.
• System Sheild Antivirus and Antispyware: (Includes 1-year subscription) Removes stubborn spyware, viruses, worms, bots, parasites, and other PC infections and protects your system from all future attacks.
• Typing Instructor Platinum 21: This program uses the latest technology to provide an educational, entertaining, and motivating experience for all levels of typists.

• Microsoft® Windows™ Essentials 2012 with Photo Gallery, Movie Maker and Skydrive Desktop
• Microsoft® Office (60-day Trial)
• Norton Anti-Theft™ (30-day Trial)
• Norton Internet Security™ 2013 (30-day trial subscription)
• Norton™ Laptop Checkup
• NortonOnline Backup (30-day Trial)
• TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement
• TOSHIBA Disc Creator
• TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility
• TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio Truelink
• TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
• TOSHIBA Recovery Disk Creator
• TOSHIBA Resolution® Upconvert Plug-in for Media Player
• TOSHIBA Service Station
• TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
• TOSHIBA Video Player
• TOSHIBA eco Utility™
• WildTangent® Orb™ Games Console

• HDMI
• RGB
• USB 3.0
• Two USB 2.0
• RJ-45 LAN
• Microphone
• Headphone