2007-01-13 03:31:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Hey Dude,
Technically, no, but we use the terms interchangeable now-a-days.
Notebooks are typically smaller than Laptops. Tablet's are smaller than Notebooks. The list goes on and on.
Typically, the larger the "Laptop" is more versitile and is heavier.
I had a "Portable" pc in 1988 that was the size of a large suitcase.
Tom
2007-01-13 03:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by Cafetom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term laptop computer and notebook computer are used interchangeably today. During earlier evolutionary years of the technology's development, the term 'notebook' was often applied to the lightest weight and smallest units being created, but the units and terminology are now virtually the same.
2007-01-13 03:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Gops 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are pretty much the same thing.
Generally a notebook is an 'ultra thin laptop'.
Because it is thinner it might have less functionality, for example it might not include a CD-ROM drive.
You should always compare the specifications to make sure you are getting what you want.
2007-01-13 03:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sir Pete 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup pretty much but a notebook is usually around 4 or 5 lbs, while a laptop is cloer to 8 or 10
2007-01-13 03:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Notebooks used to be called Laptops, but someone out there decided to change it. (Why? Who knows)
2007-01-13 03:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... and no. Notebook is usually used when it is designed for portablilty. Laptop is usually used when it is designed to be a replacement for a desktop machine.
2007-01-13 03:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
traditionally a notebook is smaller and thinner than a laptop but these days I think they are just the same thing
2007-01-13 03:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interchangeable term now, tho' there was once a difference in size. The industry's shying away from "laptop" 'cos they're not actually terribly good on the lap, with a tendency to overheat and cook the user's parts!
2007-01-13 03:39:40 · answer #8 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much, though a notebook is supposed to be much lighter
2007-01-13 03:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just two differant names they couldnt make up there mind so they decided to have to so that it could confusse people
2007-01-13 03:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by guitarsrkewl08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋