Question

difference between desktop and palmtop computer

Answer 1

the difference between desktop and palmtop is that desktop is not portable and palmtop portable

Answer 2

Palmtop is a related term of desktop.
In context|computing|lang=en terms the difference between palmtop and desktop is that palmtop is (computing) a personal digital assistant while desktop is (computing) of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer.


As nouns the difference between palmtop and desktop is that palmtop is (computing) a personal digital assistant while desktop is the top surface of a desk. 

As a adjective desktop is designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.