What is Laptop PC?

Answer 1

A laptop computer or simply laptop (also notebook computer or notebook) is a small mobile personal computer, usually weighing from one to three kilograms, depending on size, materials and other factors.

While the terms "laptop" and "notebook" are often used interchangeably, "laptop" is the older term, introduced in 1983 with the Gavilan SC. "Notebook computer" is a later coinage, which was used to differentiate smaller devices such as those of the Compaq LTE series in 1989, which were, in contrast to previous laptops, the approximate size of an A4 paper sheet.[1] Either term is often used improperly: due to heat and other issues, many laptops are inappropriate for use on one's lap, and most are not the size of an A4 sheet. Moreover, some older portable computers, such as the Macintosh Portable and certain Zenith TurbosPort models, were sometimes described as "laptops", although their size and weight were too great for this category.

Laptops usually run on a single battery or from an external AC/DC adapter ("power brick") which can charge the battery while also supplying the computer itself.

As personal computers, laptops are capable of the same tasks as a desktop PC, although they are typically less powerful for the same price. They contain components that are similar to their desktop counterparts and perform the same functions, but are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption. Laptops usually have liquid crystal displays and use different memory modules for their RAM (for instance, SO-DIMM in lieu of the larger DIMMs). In addition to a built-in keyboard, they may utilize a touchpad (also known as a trackpad) or a pointing stick for input, though an external keyboard or mouse can usually be attached.

Answer 2

It depends what you want and how much you can afford. A PC is alot cheaper, you can get all the storage space you want and almost any software will run on it. However, they are more vulnerable to viruses etc and they start to deteriate and become slower. A Mac however is brilliant for photo and video editing, they work perfectly with ipods etc, their fast performance lasts and they don't get viruses easily. However, they are rather expensive and many windows programs won't run on them unless you install a parallel desktop. If you've got the money go for a Mac, they have lots of advanced features and better performance than a pc. And if you have the windows xp/vista software then you can load that on and switch between mac and pc. However, you can get a decent quality pc that will last you a few years without the fuss of buying software that will run on it.

Answer 3

Laptop PC is a laptop.

Answer 4

A laptop is like a regular computer, except it's smaller with everything built in (Keyboard, mouse, monitor) and the screen folds down to easily carry with you.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

A personal computer integrated into one device. Called laptop, for it fits handily on your lap.