A: I got a new computer yesterday.
B: You got a new computer?
A: Yes, a new notebook computer.
B: Why didn’t you get a desktop computer?
A: The notebook is light, and has a battery, so I can use it anywhere. I can use it on the train or the bus.
B: Isn’t the keyboard too small to use?
A:Its compact, but I’ll get used to it.
B: I think large keyboards are easier to use than small ones. Also, desktop computers are more powerful than notebooks.
A: That’s true, but my notebookcomputer is powerful enough for me.
B: Aren’t notebooks more expensive than desktop computers?
A: Yes, desktop computers are usually less expensive, but notebook computers are portable. I can use my notebook in any room, and when I’m done, I can put it away. You can’t put away a desktop computer.
A: That’s true, but my desktop computer doesn’t take too much space. It’s an iMac.
B: That’s a cool computer. I bet my Windows notebook was cheaper than your iMac
A: You get what you pay for.
B: Funny. You can also say “laptop” (notebook) and just “desktop”
