Laptops - Desktop is dead
Netbooks - Desktop is dead
Tablets - Desktop is dead
The mantra continues. The desktop serves as a place for high end power computing with expansion that isn't possible in any other form factor. The traditional desktop has morphed from a huge tower, to a mini-tower, to a desktop case, to something small enough to mount on the back of the monitor.
Don't get me wrong, portable devices have gained in power and for many people they are certainly good enough for everything that they do with a "computing" device. However, I think you'll find that "desktops" still have a very meaningful place in the computing world for some time to come. There are many job functions that don't require portability and many times when I get up off the couch to use my desktop so that I can more efficiently get the job done. Especially, when it comes to any kind of content creation.
Amazing how many people still connect a mouse and keyboard to their laptops when they really want to get something done.
A docking station is an option to get advantage of desktop and mobile system. At the workplace I have the docking station with proper 24" display but when working abroad I just take my laptop away. Real desktop system could be more powerful but currently my laptop is good enough for my needs.
And when working abroad I always have separate mouse for my laptop. Some of my colleagues even carry an external keyboard in the bag.
On the other hand at home I am using almost exclusively Mac Mini and my PowerBook is not getting much attention anymore since I have got iPad which is better for quick surfing in living room, kitchen, bed etc...
They have pros and cons.
