LAPTOP OR NOTEBOOKS

Laptop computers, also known as notebooks, are portable computers that you can take with you and use in different environments. They include a screen, keyboard, and a trackpad or trackball, which serves as the mouse. Because laptops are meant to be used on the go, they have a battery which allows them to operate without being plugged into a power outlet. Laptops also include a power adapter that allows them to use power from an outlet and recharges the battery.

While portable computers used to be significantly slower and less capable than desktop computers, advances in manufacturing technology have enabled laptops to perform nearly as well as their desktop counterparts. In fact, high-end laptops often perform better than low or even mid-range desktop systems. Most laptops also include several I/O ports, such as USB ports, that allow standard keyboards and mice to be used with the laptop. Modern laptops often include a wireless networking adapter as well, allowing users to access the Internet without requiring any wires.

A laptop computer, sometimes called a notebook computer by manufacturers, is a battery- or AC-powered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings. A laptop typically weighs less than 5 pounds and is 3 inches or less in thickness. Among the best-known makers of laptop computers are IBM, Apple, Compaq, Dell, and Toshiba.

While laptops can be powerful and convenient, the convenience often comes at a price. Most laptops cost several hundred dollars more than a similarly equipped desktop model with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Furthermore, working long hours on a laptop with a small screen and keyboard may be more fatiguing than working on a desktop system. Therefore, if portability is not a requirement for your computer, you may find better value in a desktop model.

Laptops are computers that you can take everywhere with you without hassle. They can take up very little space and be used for hours without access to power.

A laptop is a portable computer.

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Size

Laptops come in various sizes, which usually refer to the size of the display. They range from a 10-inch to an 20-inch for mainstream laptops. Their weight ranges from a couple of pounds to over 9lbs.

Laptops vary in size and weight.

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Display

Besides size display, laptops comes in various resolutions ranging from 1280x800 to 1920x1080. The display also comes with glossy and matte coating and energy saving features.

Laptops also come in different resolutions.

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Storage

Laptop hard drives are smaller than desktop hard drives and are available in three speeds, depending on the energy savings and performance such as 4500, 5400, and 7200 RPMs (rotations per minute).

Laptops have different speed hard drives.

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Power

Laptop processors and video cards are designed based on the desktop processors, but are created with low power in mind. They are usually less powerful than the desktop computer.

Laptop processors and video cards are less powerful than the desktop computer.

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Battery

Battery life will depend on the battery capacity noted in watts per hour and the laptop power consumption. Laptop battery life varies greatly from under one hour for gaming laptops to over 10-hours for small laptops.