Laptop computers have integrated computer, monitor and keyboard,
and a touchpad serve the role of the mouse. External keyboard,
mouse and monitor can be connected to the laptop computer and
thereby give it a more desktop-like operation at the cost of
mobility. The requirement for computing power and mobility are
the main factors that will determine the choice of a laptop
computer.
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Desktop
Replacement Portable Computers |
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replacement computers are powerful portable computers with the
same computing and memory specifications to their desktop
counterparts. Their monitors are also large and therefore
pleasant to work with for longer periods. While their weight and
size may prohibit the type of flexibility that smaller laptops
can provide, these machines can completely substitute for a
desktop computer by using an external keyboard and pointing
device, and additional monitor. |
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Medium Size Laptop Computers |
| These are the
most common regular size laptop computers. They are still
powerful enough to perform all the common tasks but yet also
mobile and can easily be carried around on trips. |
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Solid State Memory Portable
Computers
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hard drive of these computers have been
substituted with a
solid state memory and they have therefore
no moving parts. This is advantageous when the computer has to
be frequently transported or even used while in motion. |
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Ultra-Portable Computers |
| These laptop
computers are exceptionally small and lightweight, and are
therefore ideal for work on the go. Some of them are also low in
price and may therefore be suitable for conditions that may pose
challenges to their integrity. |
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Tablet PC Computers
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| A tablet is a laptop computer featuring a touch screen interface and a stylus, plus handwriting recognition software. Tablet computers are the size of a notebook and the input of text can be done through handwriting or tapping on a virtual keyboard directly on the screen with the stylus.
This is the perfect device for taking notes in a seminar or work
in an airplane. |
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Pocket PC Computers |
| These are the
smallest computers with PC specifications, and can literally fit
in a coat pocket. Note that their keyboards are not of the
regular qwerty type. These are ideal for browsing and
communicating through the internet while on the go. |
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Laptop Computer Stands
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| Here are some
laptop accessories that can make their use more pleasant and
efficient. |
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