What is better for my parents? XPC or Laptop?

bolido2000

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What do you guys think is a better buy for my parents (very basic PC usage). I need to take the computer on a plane so I want something portable. I was thinking about getting the Shuttle SS51G plus a Celeron 2.4GHZ, 256 DDR, CDRW and 40 gig HD. I will use the built in video card, sound card, etc. I figure after rebates for the other components should be around $350. Plus I would also bring them a 17-15 LCD (figure around 250 bucks).

OR I could buy a cheapo laptop that usually go for 600-700 after rebates (HP, Compaq or Dell usually). What do you guys think is better?
 

Kaervak

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XPC. If something breaks in the laptop, it will be expensive and time consuming to replace it.
 

Hooligan

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are these xpc's any good? i wanted a computer with a low profile to run a cs server box on.