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Laptops are small, portable personal computers. They have the same capabilities as a desktop PC, with some minor differences in control and structure. The power to run the laptop is generated by a rechargeable battery source that is built into the laptop. It is a revolutionary technological advancement that has changed and improved... more »
Apple computer has long been an innovator in the tech world, and its line of Macintosh laptop computers is no exception. While early attempts broke new ground, they didn't translate into sales. But with the user-friendly iBook line, Apple helped create demand, not just for Mac laptops, but also for the entire laptop culture. Today, a... more »
Wireless laptops make it a breeze to stay connected. While you are traveling or away from home, a wireless laptop can go with you so you always have access to your email and information. The newer lightweight models fit easily into your briefcase---some are so compact they can fit into a small purse. more »
It has been awhile since the introduction of Compaq and its first computer that debuted for $3,590. It had two floppy drives, 128K RAM, and a 9-inch screen. Today, Compaq offers computers and notebooks ranging from as little as $329 to over $3,000. Much more sophisticated, there are Compaq laptops for students, homeowners, and... more »
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A laptop is a personal computer designed for mobile use and small and light enough to sit on a persons lap while in use."webopedia"> A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device (a touchpad, also known as a trackpad, and/or a pointing stick), speakers, and often including a battery, into a single small and light unit. The rechargeable battery (if present) is charged from an AC adapter and typically stores enough energy to run the laptop for two to three hours in its initial state, depending on the configuration and power management of the computer.
Laptops are usually shaped like a large notebook with thicknesses between and dimensions ranging from 10x8 inches (27x22cm, 13" display) to 15x11 inches (39x28cm, 17" display) and up. Modern laptops weigh ; older laptops were usually heavier. Most laptops are designed in the flip form factor to protect the screen and the keyboard when closed. Modern tablet laptops have a complex joint between the keyboard housing and the display, permitting the display panel to swivel and then lie flat on the keyboard housing. They usually have a touchscreen display and some include handwriting recognition or graphics drawing capability.
Laptops were originally considered to be "a small niche market" and were thought suitable mostly for "specialized field applications" such as "the military, the Internal Revenue Service, accountants and sales representatives". But today, there are already more laptops than desktops in businesses, and laptops are becoming obligatory for student use and more popular for general use. In 2008 more laptops than desktops were sold in the US and it has been predicted that the same milestone will be reached in the worldwide market as soon as late 2009.
History
As the personal computer became feasible in the early 1970s, the idea of a portable personal computer followed. A "personal, portable informatio read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop
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