I just got a laptop, and I have really been enjoying it. I have my cable modem going through a wireless router, and now I can use the computer from any room in the house. You do usually pay a premium for the convenience of a laptop, but I got a Dell that is more powerfull than my desktop for just under $1100. It's display is WUXGA (1920 x 1200) so runs 4 party games at once with room to spare. Check out
www.techbargains.com daily, and you should be able to find a good deal. If you don't care about moving about, both throughout the house and from place to place, you can get a good desktop for less, but I am really liking the convenience of a laptop.