Personally, I prefer a console computer. Not so much because of depth sampling, etc... but because the wrist computer has a habit of getting snaged on things when I am inside wrecks or climbing up the ladder in the back of the dive boat. A properly stowed console will not present this problem. But this is just my own preference.
There are pros and cons to each type of setup. My advice is to rent several different styles of each type and dive with them. Then make your decision. I recommend this because most dive computers (good ones) can be a significant investment, so you want to make sure that you get the one that is right for you.
Which ever computer that you choose, you’ll want to be sure that you understand "completely" how it works and how to dive safely with it... The dive shop where you rent or buy the dive computer should be able to instruct you on it’s proper use.