In Truck Computer- Desktop or Laptop?

i use a laptop but hate the keyboard may try to build something in the big closet for the desktop as I am a worldofwarcraft nut.
Just to hard to play on this thing unless I can find somekinda desk to work in the sleeper and on the steering wheel as Iam one of the guys thatdont like to be tied up in the sleeper all day I like to see who is coming and trying to back inbeside me so I can brace myself if its a ...... Prime truck

 

I got a dog just for you. He won't bark when someone walks by, but guaranteed to "go off" if someone is backing in next to you.

 

I just looked up the Pioneer AVIC-Z3 and it's $1300 - JEEEEEEEEZZ...... who can afford that???

 

As of this month.... ships January 2009

Not a lot of space for those of use who use it. Cheap space anyway.

 

I've never owned anything but a PC. What are some good, reliable small tech products for a new (old) driver?