Need decission abt lappy/desktop

[Kalyan]

Hi all..

I am planning to buy a new pc/lappy. I am in a lil' confusion on which one to buy. I play a lot and I need the pc for some 3d designing stuff and also java programming. so, I'm gonna need a good performance one. My friend is in US and he told me that he could get a lappy for me. I have thought that I would take a desktop. After this offer, I am not able to choose now. I need a 17" screen. good amt of ram etc.. Would a lappy be comfortable for gaming, designing stuff? or should I go for a desktop with 17" lcd? What would be the cost difference in US and here? what are the precautions I should take? Please suggest me. Also suggest which lappy I should take for good gaming/ designing/ developing? how much would the dell xps M1710 cost in US?

[Pathik]

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