Laptop/Notebook & Tablet PC

Laptop/Notebook & Tablet PC

Laptop computers, as the name implies, are small portable computers which can run on batteries as well as mains power. They use special screens, rather than the traditional bulky monitors, which allows for longer battery life as well as portability. A newer term, “Notebooks”, simply indicates a VERY small laptop. These are especially popular with salespersons on the move or people giving presentations. While they tend to still be more expensive than an equivalent Desktop computer, they can now match the power of a Desktop computer. Palmtops are even smaller computers which can literally fit into the palm of your hand

Capacity: Large hard disks combined with a large working memory (RAM) – Often less powerful than for a PC of equivalent price. 

Speed: Fast. Normally measured in GHz. Often speed specifications are less than for a PC of equivalent price.

Costs: Components need to be much more compact, so there is a price overhead when compared to a PC of equivalent power. Typical Users: Business users, people on the move, educational users.