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The Modern Laptop And You
The modern world is practically based on and composed of a lot of technological inventions. We seem to be unable to do anything without technology. A clear example of the technical addiction is the use of the PC. So far laptops and notebooks are the latest achievements in the field of computers, and they are undeniably conquering more users every day. When talking about laptops, which are also referred to as notebook computers, we actually mean small PCs for flexible use.
We can virtually retrieve all the basic components in laptops from desktops. Thus, laptops have a display screen, a built in keyboard, a pointing device replacing the mouse and a battery power source. The difference lies in the fact that all these components are to be found into one single unit that is also portable. The rechargeable batteries of laptops get their power from an AC/DC adapter and their capacity enables them to be functional for several hours.
The thin shape of the devices definitely led to their being called notebook computers. Laptops are usually 0.7 - 1.5 inches thick and their overall size specifics range from 10x8 inches (13 inch display) to 15x11 inches (17 inch display) or up. Furthermore, laptops are built light, weighing between 3 and 12 pounds. Last but not least, the flipping feature allows for a good protection of the screen and makes portability possible.
Personal computers became feasible at the beginning of the 1970s and not long after that the laptops invention germs were there. The person who imagined the transformation was Alan Kay of Xerox PARC. In 1972 took shape as a project under the name of Dynabook. The first laptops were available on the market only in 1981. The Osborne 1 and then, in the same year, the Epson HX-20 were the first portable computers commercially available. Since then laptops have developed and become more and more proficient.
Unfortunately, there are downsides to the use of laptops too. First we need to see the good parts to be able to investigate the flaws. The main and most important advantage of laptops is evidently the flexible use they are suitable for. In addition, laptops have the ability to work on battery power in the event of a power outage. Furthermore, laptops use less electricity and generate a lower amount of heat as compared to desktops.
Compatibility and standardization are the main flaws of laptops today. In spite of some international standards for the manufacturing the elements for the peripherals and add-in PC cards in desktop computers, the processor and hard driver manufacturing part does not fall subject to any international regulation yet.
About the Author Brian is a technology writer and a gadget junkie. He is looking forward to the new Asus Eee PC 1000he. You can learn more at http://you-mart.com/
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