Laptops vs Desktops
Most people seem to prefer to purchase a laptop/notebook computer these days instead of the more traditional desktop computer. The problem is that users are not always aware of information they truly need to make that all-important purchasing decision. We have tried below to provide you with a reasonable summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Laptop v’s Notebook Most people refer to their portable computer as a ‘laptop’, whilst this is not technically the correct term in a lot of cases. Here we examine the difference between the ‘laptop’ and ‘notebook’ definitions. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s portable computers became widely available. They were all called ‘laptops’ and they were heavier than we have become used to. Prior to this the only portable computers were very large ‘suitcase’ style machines which were quite heavy. As these laptop computers became smaller during the 1990’s the term ‘notebook’ computer began to emerge. Most portable computer manufacturers will now refer to their product as a ‘notebook’ rather than a ‘laptop’. The term ‘notebook’ has partially replaced the term ‘laptop’ because these ‘heavier’ machines are no longer being made. Traditionally, a ‘notebook’ computer would have most of these features: Ultra-light and very low profile (ie. thin); 4 hours of battery life; No internal floppy drive; Minimal graphics subsystem; Maximum 14” TFT screen; Integrated modem/network connections; Smallest possible keyboard (retaining functionality); Low power consumption processor... more>>>