The document discusses the advantages of laptop computers compared to desktop computers. It notes that laptops offer mobility as they can be used in different locations throughout the home and can be easily transported. Laptops are also lighter weight than older models. Additionally, modern laptops have comparable processing power and storage capacity to desktops, and battery life has improved. The document then categorizes different types of laptops for professionals, gamers, and students, providing examples for each category.
2. INTRODUCTION
The computers most people think of, their desktop
computers, laptops, notebooks and tablet
computers are 'general purpose' computing
machines.
All general purpose computers have a place to
store instructions (RAM), a computation engine
or processor (CPU) to perform logical or
mathematical calculations.
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4. When it comes time to purchase a new computer,
many of us are so used to working on a
computer desktop that we don't consider other
options. Today, computer notebooks - which are
also called laptops - offer a number of advantages
over a computer desktop.
We will discuss few here.
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MOBILITY
Laptops can certainly be used at your
desk, but you also have the option of
bringing them to the spot where you're
most comfortable. Maybe you'd like to
surf the Web in the evening out in the
living room or catch up on your favorite
blogs before bedtime.
Notebooks with wireless connectivity
can travel with you throughout your
home, so you can check your email or
do your Internet shopping anywhere.
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Students can take laptops to class and to
the library,as I am doing.. while business
people can take them along while
traveling. With WiFi so widely available,
it even makes sense to have a notebook
while on vacation.
With the right notebook, it's easy to take
photos with your digital camera, upload
them, and email them to friends and
family before you even get back home.
Or you can use it to write a vacation blog
and include those pictures from
your digital camera.
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9. 2. LIGHTER WEIGHT
Just a few years ago, even the lightest notebook
was a pain to lug around. Today,
though, laptops are increasingly easy on the back.
The MacBook is slightly over an inch thick and the
Toshiba Portege weighs in at about four pounds.
While that's still heavy compared to come of the
new ultra light convertibles (Fujitsu's Lifebook U810
weighs only a pound and half), it's a significant
improvement over the old seven-pound laptops.
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11. 3. BETTER COMPUTING AND BATTERY
POWER
Historically, two drawbacks of notebooks were their
limited RAM, limited space on the hard drive, and
short battery life.
Times have changed, though, and laptops now
have as much power under the hood as their
computer desktop cousins.
The MacBook, for example, has 1GB of memory
(configurable up to 4 GB) and a hard drive that's
configurable to 640GB.
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This means that your software will hum
right along and you'll be able to zip
through programs as quickly and as easily
as you do on your desktop. Likewise,
batteries in today's notebooks don't heat
up and don't conk out.
13. 4.CONNECTIVITY
Both laptops and desktops have equal connectivity to
the Internet through the standard technologies including
dial-up modems, DSL or Cable modems, Ethernet and
Wireless networking.
Owning a laptop gives users the ability to take
advantage of wireless networks like UWNet , which is
available in nearly all campus buildings and the common
areas (dens, dining halls, etc.) of residence halls.
15. BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS SHOULD
PREFER…
HP Pavilion DV6 Series
HP Pavilion DV6-1053 CL won't win any awards for
performance or multimedia playback, but it's a great
light laptop for a business professional
An advanced digital entertainment coupled with
leading-edge mobile performance and
communication features. HP Pavilion DV6-1053 CL
is a Professional Notebook
With a diagonal 16" Bright view display
A dazzling design featuring latest high-gloss finish.
16. FOR GAMERS……ALIENWARE ..
Dominate the Horde
When your opponents swarm
down like locusts, the
Alienware® M17x laptop gives
you the firepower for all-out
extermination. The most
powerful Intel® mobile processor
available, ATI CrossFireX™ dualgraphics processing unit (GPU)
graphics and Alienware’s
dramatic industrial design deliver
the ultimate high-definition
mobile gaming and
entertainment experience. Strike
fear in your enemies and taste
sweet victory.
17. FEATURE:
1. Sophistication.
2.Protection.
3.Durability.
Alienware M17x’s case design combines a long life
span with naturally textured beauty that can
withstand normal wear and tear. Considering the
amount of gaming power the M17x pumps out, a
case that can manage thermals efficiently and has
plenty of strength to protect everything inside is
essential.
18. FOR STUDENTS..
Students demand a lot from their laptops. They
need it to be portable enough to take to class or to
a study session, but they also need adequate
performance. Selecting a laptop is made even more
complex by the fact that students also use laptops
as gaming machines, portable boom-boxes and
televisions. The laptops here meet these needs.
Dell Inspiron 14z
19. It has
Powerful dual-core or quad-core processors.
It can all last at least four hours on a charge.
Capable of handling basic 3D games.
HD video and other entertainment needs.
All of the above this laptop is available within a
student budget.
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There are so many advantages to
owning notebooks that, before you
buy your next computer, it's worth
your while to take one for a spin.