> 1. A laptop can easily cost twice as much as a desktop of equivalent > performance.
> 2. Laptop batteries are expensive, and have a limited life (Some have a
> 360 charge rating)
> 3. Laptops generally have cooling problems, resulting in a shorter life. >
> If you really need a laptop, that's one thing. Then, if the need is
> there, will a "netbook" suffice? Perhaps even a fancy cellphone will do.
Did you post this in the wrong group? This is really off topic for rec.models.rc.air .