Definition of a Wireless Laptop

A wireless laptop is a compact, light weight computer that is able to access the Internet from anywhere with a signal. Wireless laptops have become very common and are sold by a number of manufacturers.

  1. Function

    • Wireless laptops connect to local area connections in places that offer Wi-Fi. The laptop allows you to check emails, browse the Internet or chat on instant messengers without having to plug into a phone, DSL or cable line.

    Connecting

    • Locations that offer Wi-Fi are known as hot spots and are common at many coffee shops, restaurants and hotels. Even most major airlines offer Wi-Fi during flights.

    Types

    • Wireless laptops are typically classified by their operating systems. Personal computers (PCs) operate using Windows, while Macs utilize the Mac OS X operating system.

    Power

    • Wireless laptops use batteries to provide power to the computer while traveling, but they eventually need recharging.

    Cost

    • As of December 2009, the starting range for wireless laptops was $300 to $700, according to CostHelper.com. Very thin, fast wireless laptops with large amounts of memory ranged in price from $800 to $2,200.

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