| Over the past 10 to 15 years, we have seen | | | | of laptop computers now sold weight 12 pounds or |
| tremendous growth in the world of technology. Along | | | | less, which is far less than computers even two to |
| with advancements specific to things like security | | | | four years ago. |
| systems and cell phones, one of the most impressive | | | | PC laptop computers, with the PC standing for |
| changes has been with PC laptop computers. | | | | "personal computer" were actually created during the |
| Computers are found in millions of homes around the | | | | 1970s but at that time, they were heavy, cumbersome, |
| world, used to conduct online research, writing reports, | | | | limited, and expensive. The first real "portable" concept |
| working, and even playing games. While the standard | | | | did not come until 1972 when Alan Kay, a Xerox |
| size laptop is very popular, the newer notebook is also | | | | PARC worker, created the Dynabook. Initially, laptop |
| a great buy. The notebook is smaller and generally less | | | | computers were used for a very limited group of |
| expensive, making it more portable and lighter weight. | | | | people but then nine years later, PC laptop computers |
| However, many people still prefer the full-size laptop. | | | | were introduced to the public. The only two models |
| Laptop computers are more powerful, robust, and | | | | being offered included the Epson HX-20 and the |
| even affordable than ever before. In fact, people can | | | | Osborne 1 and while portable, the computers were |
| now choose monitors measuring 17 inches in size or | | | | very expensive and they weighed a lot, making them |
| more, making viewing easier. Some of the new | | | | unappealing. |
| features associated with today's laptop computers | | | | People look for laptop computers that are powerful, |
| include web cams, built-in keyboards and mouse, longer | | | | have long-lasting batteries, large screens, a high level |
| lasting batteries, DVD playing and burning, and more. | | | | of memory, built-in features, and portability. Today, |
| While a desktop computer is another great option, | | | | hundreds of different options are available, computers |
| laptops provide portability you would not get with a | | | | that are lightweight, affordable and loaded with tons of |
| desktop. People that travel on business, enjoy taking | | | | benefits. While the initial computers were $6,000 and |
| vacations, or attend college will benefit most from a pc | | | | more, today, you can purchase a nice cheap laptop |
| laptop computer. With wireless capability, you simply | | | | computer for less than $700 and a notebook for even |
| turn the computer on and in seconds, you would have | | | | less. |
| Internet capability, plugged in or running on battery. | | | | Obviously, the low price of laptops makes this an |
| When shopping for laptop computers, you will find | | | | option that most everyone can afford. Just remember, |
| thicknesses of 0.7 to 1.5 inches. Being so slim makes it | | | | while laptops on the market today are incredible |
| possible to carry the computer in a computer bag with | | | | thanks to technology, purchasing one is still an |
| ease. Computers are also designed in a wide range of | | | | investment that you need to take seriously. Once you |
| computer and monitor sizes, between 10x8 inches and | | | | find a computer that you are interested in buy, take |
| 13-inch, and 15x11 inch and 17-inch respectively. As | | | | time to research the pros and cons. Additionally, |
| mentioned, choosing a computer with a 17-inch monitor | | | | compatibility is an important issue to understand. For |
| makes it easier to see things on the screen, which | | | | instance, if you live in the United States but travel |
| means less eyestrain. | | | | overseas, you want to be certain that the laptop of |
| Laptop computers are also designed with a flip top | | | | interest offers interchangeable peripherals such as |
| that opens and shuts, which works to protect the | | | | hard drive, PC cards, processor, etc. With your new |
| keyboard and other components. Since the newer | | | | laptop computer, life will be so much easier, making this |
| laptops on the market are so lightweight, carrying them | | | | an outstanding investment. |
| is much easier. Interestingly, some of the new models | | | | |