Choosing Between Desktop Or Touchscreen Computer Computer Advice

What are the best desktop computers for home use?

I recently purchased Dell Flagship 23.8″ FHD Widescreen Touchscreen All-in-One AIO Desktop ComputerI know we live in a new age where technology is exceeding everything before it even comes out to the public however, this computer is pretty good if you're not technologically savvy. If you just need a computer to do Baseline functions like windows programs Excel, PowerPoint, Etc. It's also pretty decent if you just need a desktop or like the feel of a desktop but want that same feel of having a tablet since it has a touch screen but, on a larger scale. If you have children I would highly recommend getting a package of styluses and really enforcing the usage of those styluses on the screen because we all know how kids are. They touch their faces pick their noses and all that gross stuff and then touch everything else without washing their hands so, if you want to avoid a dirty computer screen like I said get some styluses. This desktop is my First Dell, first all-in-one, and it is also my first brand new desktop seven years. Definitely a huge improvement. One cool thing on this computer is that it has a pop-up web camera you just push the top of it and it pushes straight up. Then you push it back down and it locks itself back in place when you're done with it. Since DVDs, Blu-rays and, CDs are slowly going to meet the demise of cassette tapes and players, this computer does not come with any type of disc drive. You can always get an external drive you just have to have one. The mouse and keyboard are both wirelss and are calibrated to one USB drive so, you'll only use one port. The mouse takes 1 AA and the keyboard takes 2 AAA which were included with the package. For you gamers this would not be a good gaming computer. It has it has a 512mb integrated video card. If you dont mind turning your graphics all the way down you can play world of warcraft with little lag and drag. The 8gb of ram makes it pretty responsive for a middle end budget computer. It has a 1Tb hardrive which is pretty standard now. You could always use external devices if you really need extra space. I gave it 5 stars because it is exactly what I wanted and needed at a price I was willing to spend. Unless you want or need a high performance desktop for graphic intensive programs this will work fine for a home/office computer.

Is an all-in-one PC touch screen suitable for a POS/kiosk?

Since the devices you mention are typically consumer grade devices, you may find that they do not hold up as long as a commercial grade device would.  You're likely looking at the difference between a "hardy" device and one that is more susceptible to damage, but lower in cost.  We have many clients that use traditional/consumer all in ones, but then we also have a good number of partners who manufacture commercial grade devices.  You'll want to consider how tough your use case will be before you decide.  You can view more about some commercial kiosk OEMs here: OEM Design/Manufacturer

Are desktop computers becoming obsolete? Does it make sense to only own laptops and touch devices?

The simple answer is No they will never be obsolete. Decrease tremendously in popularity, of course, but not much else. The more complicated answer would need another question answered:Is a 17+ inch, 5+ kilo Alienware laptop that sits on a desk and is rarely carried about a laptop or a desktop? The content we consume / create is subdivided into either large screen, medium screen or small screen. Anything too do with large screens, the desktop will rule. For the others, your phones or tablets might do well enough. A desktop can work with all three, a laptop two out of three.In fact, both desktops and laptops as we know them will probably be obsolete in a decade. However we will still have large screen content that will require large devices and better hardware to make / consume such content.We will also see many more specialised small screen devices (ebook readers. for example) to take care of the other types of content. Improvements in System-on-a-chip (SoC) design will cause mobile devices to do more multi-taking (4-core mobile CPUs with discreet GPUs) already on their way. So will the mobile/tablet kill the laptop? Perhaps a more likely scenario. What will we do when 4K resolutions become the norm? What do you do when you shoot a video on your 1080p camcorder, and want  to edit out the goofball who ruined an other-wise perfect family video, or add a few effects to it? They're cheaper, use parts that you can remove / replace yourself, and they're easily upgradable in terms of memory and storage. In short, they offer you something no other platform does, yet. Also, loads of jobs (already mentioned in other answers), require big screens and powerful computers. But that's not the only reason Companies prefer Desktops.In developing companies, since a desktop is not something you carry away, it (or the data within it) can be safeguarded better if kept within the company's premises. They're still the preferred choice of computation device for employees who do not need to travel for work.

What is the best computer for a graphic design student?

First advice, the computer will help you to execute your design well, not to create well. For past 17 years I have used Asus, HP, Apple, Lenovo, Dell both desktop and laptops.My recommendation is go for Apple if you have a budget (I’m not paid for this answer :)). It really worth it. In terms of work experience, reliability, availability of software and accuracy of work is there with Mac. In average comparison Apple can be used for longer period than PC. So count the per year expense likewise.Some may think if Adobe runs well every machine is the same. It’s not. When you grow with your professional or University work, you’ll have to work across many applications and tools in different stages in your design process. At that time you will need a trouble free, versatile and compatible computer with a solid OS.So if you work in a prepared place, go for iMac. (Preffered )and if you are a mobile designer go for MacBook Pro.If you have a limited budget, buy an entry level HP with a dedicated VGA. Don’t go for premium level PCs. Save your money for another investment. Earn some dollars and invest for a mac later.