For once, this isn't about me going shopping for some new gizmo or upgrade. I just got an e-mail from a friend asking for advice on a new Apple computer. Since he's the 3rd person in as many months to ask for my help, I thought that I would jot some of my thoughts on the matter down here for future reference. Laptop or Desktop? Having gone both routes in the past, I can only speak for myself: I prefer the desktop. Don't get me wrong, the laptop is a wonderful thing - especially when you combine it with a wireless network. But I found that I spent most of my time with the laptop plugged into the wall, sitting at my desk. ...