Laptop information and comparisons
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| Main Manufacturers: | Apple, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, Asus, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, Sony, MSI, AlienWare, Microsoft |
| Size: | Small and sleek to large and bulky. Screen sizes normally range from 10 to 20 inches across. |
| Usage: | Primary usage is mobility and replicates the usage of a personal computer with extra durability. |
| Cooling system: | Has fans and other system like in desktop adjusted to suit its use. |
| DVD- DRIVES and other Accessories like in Desktop: | Can be present in an integrated fashion. |
| Meaning: | A laptop is a mobile computer/device, small and light in weight and as the name suggests, sits in the lap of the user. |
| Processing Capacity: | Laptops are usually associated with higher processing power than notebooks. Normally 1-8 GB RAM. |
| Physical characteristics: | A laptop usually weighs between 1.4 to 5.4 Kgs. (3 to12 pounds) |
| Storage capacity: | Normally between 512 GB to 1 TB or larger. |
| Constraints: | The battery life of a regular laptop is limited and deteriorates with age. |
| Introduction: | Machines that are meant to be powerful on the go—essentially, mobile desktop computers. |
| Use: | Primarily used for work or gaming. Can be powerful enough to handle difficult tasks. |
| OS (Operating System): | Almost every laptop is capable of supporting any operating system. The most well known are Windows, OS X (Apple), and Linux. |
| Price: | Varies greatly. Some smaller laptops go for around $200. High-end, larger laptops can cost well over $1,000. |
| Weight: | Varies by size, but generally 2 to 7lbs (1 to 3kg). |
| What is it: | The mobile type of computer, which can be moved around because of it's integrated battery. |