I use my gaming laptop more as a desktop as well, but enjoy the mobility it provides as well. I didn't need top end performance but needed something I could use for school and to game. I use my laptop for everything from taking notes in class to playing FIFA hooked up to my projector at home. I don't even buy games for my XBOX 360 anymore because I can plug in controllers to my laptop and have a mobile console. The utility of a laptop is the trump card for someone like myself who isn't concerned with having the ability to upgrade or improve performance.