Laptop

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchFor the band, see Laptop (band).An ultraportable IBM X31 with 12" screen on an IBM T43 Thin & Light laptop with a 14" screenA laptop computer, or simply laptop (also notebook computer or notebook), is a small mobile computer, which usually weighs 2.2-18 pounds (1-6 kilograms), depending on size, materials, and other factors.Laptops usually run on a single main battery or from an external AC/DC adapter which can charge the battery while also supplying power to the computer itself. Many computers also have a 3volt cell to run the clock and other processes in the event of a power failure.As personal computers, laptops are capable of the same tasks as a desktop computer, although they are typically less powerful for the same price. They contain components that are similar to their desktop counterparts and perform the same functions, but are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption. Laptops usually have liquid crystal displays and most of them use different memory modules for their random access memory (RAM), for instance, SO-DIMM in lieu of the larger DIMMs. In addition to a built-in keyboard, they may utilize a touchpad (also known as a trackpad) or a pointing stick for input, though an external keyboard or mouse can usually be attached.Contents[hide]1 Categories1.1 Related devices2 History3 Parts4 Disadvantages4.1 Standardization issues4.2 Compatibility issues4.2.1 Free software5 Naming conventions6 Upgradeability7 Performance8 Health issues9 Security10 Major brands and manufacturers11 See also12 References//