I am a computer whiz and I think there is no difference between a laptop and a notebook. My friend claims that a notebook has a 24 hr battery and it has a wireless netowork detector without the card. I have a laptop which does the same but it lasts only 3 hours. I think my friend is on the verge of losing this bet. I don't want any dumb people answering this question.
2007-02-11 12:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Based on those definitions, he's wrong. For popular usage, "laptop" and "notebook" are one and the same.
1) Very few laptop/notebook batteries last for 24 hours under normal use.
2) Every wireless laptop/notebook has a card, it just depends on if it's internal or external. Point being, it's still a wireless "card".
2007-02-11 12:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by JayVee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is wrong. "Laptop" and "notebook" are functionally synonyms. The word notebook was originally supposed to refer to a laptop that's small and light enough to carry around in the same manner that you would a notebook (non computer notebook), but that distinction quickly went out the window. If I'm an OEM and my product is 6 pounds and yours is 5 and you call yours a "notebook", I'm going to call mine one too. And name one portable computer that has a 24 hour battery. The network transmitter itself would use up too much electricity to run for a full day straight. Your friend is also dumb.
2007-02-11 12:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, although very similar, a notebook was meant as a replacement for a desktop. They tend to be heavier than laptops. That being said, laptops were lighter and therefore more portable. Now-a-days though as previously mentioned, they are basically synonymous with each other.
I have yet to see a laptop or notebook battery that lasts for 24 hours. It would be great if one actually existed!!!
2007-02-11 13:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by lafatlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur friend's a dumb noob, tell him no laptops last for 24hrs...urs is right, mine lasts nearly 4hrs in powersave option. ur friend probably carries spare battries or a charger around wit him....or he keeps it on standby which dosent count as useage time.
2007-02-11 14:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by Gandalf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋