| Laptop computers have come a long ways since their | | | | Then there is also the portability factor. With laptops |
| introduction a relatively short time ago. Here is a look at | | | | getting thinner and lighter, it is becoming even more |
| some of their history and why they are so popular. | | | | enticing to use them over desktop PCs. A modern day |
| The personal computer first emerged in the late 1970s | | | | laptop is may weigh as little as 3 pounds including |
| and found a following even with its limited applications. | | | | batteries. They can be taken almost anywhere and |
| As digital technology advanced and microchips | | | | used on the go. |
| became smaller and faster, the use of computers | | | | Typically the configuration of laptop computers |
| became widespread with almost every office, school, | | | | available on the market today is as follows: thickness: |
| hospital and business using them. As the form, | | | | 18 to 38 mm, LCD screen size: 15.4 inches, 88 key |
| features and uses of these computers continued to | | | | keyboard, touch pad, built in speakers, multiple USB |
| change with time, demand for more portable and | | | | ports, Wi-Fi enabled, 3 GB RAM, 320 GB hard disk, |
| personal computers arose. Eventually, these evolved | | | | Bluetooth enabled, serial port and dual-core processor. |
| into the virtual portable work stations that we know as | | | | All this at the price that is sometimes even lower than |
| laptop computers. | | | | a normal PC (although laptops usually cost more). It is |
| Laptop computers were initially used and enjoyed by a | | | | no wonder that millions of people are choosing to go in |
| very small niche of people such as engineers, the | | | | for laptop computers. They can carry them around in |
| military, accountants and the like. However, today one | | | | their briefcases or even in their backpacks and have |
| can see students and housewives using them in their | | | | the convenience as well as functionality of a computer |
| daily lives. Has the desktop computer taken a back | | | | anywhere. |
| seat? There certainly are many advantages that | | | | Of course, for those who need bigger screens and |
| laptop computers offer over the desktop PC, and | | | | keyboards, more power or the cheapest possible |
| laptop computers are nearly the same price. One | | | | prices and are less concerned with portability, regular |
| advantage is that they have batteries and thus do not | | | | desktop computers are still usually the best bet. |
| have to be used in proximity to a power outlet. | | | | However, the laptop is likely to remain very popular for |
| Another advantages is that they are smaller and can | | | | the foreseeable future. |
| be used in places were space is limited. | | | | |