2007-01-15 08:05:28 · 6 answers · asked by anotherpainintheazz 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The two words are synonyms.
2007-01-15 08:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manufacturers started referring to laptops as notebooks after computers became so hot that it was uncomfortable for people that actually used them on laps.
At one time notebooks were lighter and smaller than laptops, because it was suggested that they were as easy to carry and not as heavy. The terminology has changed reflecting the way computers are used now a days. Now there are ultra-portable or portable notebooks, media notebooks, and desktop replacements.
2007-01-15 08:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by always under siege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A notebook usually refers to a smaller-sized laptop, but the terms can be used interchangeably.
2007-01-15 08:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
originally a notebook was smaller than a laptop, but the general population never caught onto this distinction, now the terms are interchangeable...
2007-01-15 08:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by SuiCyco 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Currently, these terms are now the same. Because of the variety of models & functionality the IT vendor/manufacturer decided to use them together to avoid confusion.
2007-01-15 11:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by George S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think there's a difference....3 years ago i purchased a ((portable computer)) as the saler call it...after 15 months i went to the same store for maintenance they called it ((laptop))...then 2 months ago i went there for repairing they called it ((notebook)).....lol.....good luck
2007-01-15 08:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by bravo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋