2006-07-07 10:35:46 · 13 answers · asked by MoOnliGhtSeductress 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
a computer is just a computer BUT there is a difference between a laptop computer and a desktop computer....
2006-07-07 10:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by kkds14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laptop is a computer, but I believe you are refering to the differences between a desktop computer and a laptop
A desktop computer is made up of several external elements connected together with wires. You need a desk in order to set up and opperate it. It is not portable
A laptop is a computer which uses smaller internal components in order to remain lightweight and portable. It's screen keyboard and a pointer device are all contained within it's folding lightweight case.
That is the best differential description I can give, I hope it answers all your queasions.
2006-07-07 10:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by lovpayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. A computer is the item, a laptop is the type of item. There are two main types of computers; desktops and laptops. Desktops are stationary, while you can take a laptop anywhere.
2006-07-07 10:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by virgin_islandprincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't play Halo 2 on a laptop.
PC has upgrades laptops won't see in a long time.
Disk space, Ram memmory, processor speed, video and sownd cards. There is a reason why the laptop is smaller, 'cos that way you can hurl it out your door much easier than a PC.
But Imac Rules!
2006-07-07 10:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Radwan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laptop is designed for portability (to be mobile). A computer is designed to be stationary (stay in one place) although you can get a docking station to make it a computer
2006-07-07 10:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by º\___µªT¡M™¯¯¯\º 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A computer has separate parts (monitor, processor, keyboard, mouse) which means you have to put all that on your desk and cannot bring it with you while a laptop combines all that into a portable gadget and allows you to bring it with you so you can use it whenever you want.
2006-07-07 10:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by patronus4000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a laptop is a computer, but a "laptop" is portable, light-weight and costlier. Laptops are designed to consume less power. and has different microprocessor architecture
2006-07-07 10:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by Parshav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laptops are more portable. all laptops are computers, but not all computers are laptops. Laptops are generally one unit, so they carry fairly easy
2006-07-07 10:40:36 · answer #8 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the same thing! I think you mean a desktop or a laptop desktop is for home or office and a laptop is portable you can take it with you
2006-07-07 10:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laptop is designed for portability (to be mobile). A computer is designed to be stationary (stay in one place).
2006-07-07 10:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Meg...Out of Hybernation 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋