PC world told me today laptops should only be used on hard flat surfaces. Why call them LAPTOPS ???????
I love sitting in my living room with my laptop on my lap.
2006-08-21 11:12:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway?
Use your laptop on your lap. As long as it doesn't get too hot it should be fine.
2006-08-21 11:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jonathan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were called laptops before anyone thought that was a problem. Actually I'm sitting here with it on my lap. Just be aware of how hot it feels. I have a piece of plate glass with polished edges. I set it on that, because I think the glass will disperse the heat. Mine is just warm, not hot at all, and it's a Dell! But I don't leave it unattended on wood or fabric or papers!
2006-08-21 15:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by ronw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A majority of laptops do fir comfortably on your lap. There are some laptops out there that are called desktop replacements that are more bigger and are used to have desktop quality wherever you go.
They still should be called laptops though because most of them fit on your lap. If it bothers you, you can just call them notebooks.
2006-08-21 15:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by rwtire2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the real issue is about ventilation. However, the only real problem (other than for the computer) is theoretically a male health issue. According to some research, men who spend great amounts of time with their "notebook" computers on their laps are more likely to suffer from infertility. This is due to the heat produced by the computer.
2006-08-21 11:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by medicina3mundo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because when you are sitting at the Airport, or on the subway train, where less you going to set the thing while you are using it?
This is what they were built for. Other wise they would be called table tops or counter tops...well maybe not. LOL
2006-08-21 11:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Rock and Roll Cowboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When processors didn't run so hot, they use to be called laptops. The name changed to notebook pc, tablet pc, portable pc, Ultra Mobile PC ...
Battery on fire
2006-08-21 11:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by r0bErT4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the original idea for the portablr computer is that it could be set up anywere "ie" on your lap we dont call a notpad a notepad because we always have a note to write to someone, i hope this helps.
2006-08-21 11:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by john d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under this table, I fairly have 2 huge plastic crates on wheels containing component of my CD sequence! I fairly have won many CDs over the final 15 years or so....I particularly circumstances think of the area is only approximately uncontrolled!
2016-11-05 08:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When has the world ever made sense? Just watch the fan...
2006-08-21 11:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if u can put it in your lap. then why not call it a laptop..
2006-08-21 11:19:48 · answer #10 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋