Notebook Laptops Provide the Ultimate Portability and Functionality

By Matthew Kerridge

Desktop computers are the middle aged parents of today's "new generation" laptops. The desktop computer has matured over the years such that its been enhanced to provide greater flexibility, portability and performance. These notebooks are much faster, have greater functionality and are often used in the same manner as older desktops had been used in the home or small office. The increase in demand can be attributed to the fact that now you can just take your desktop PC with you wherever you need computing power.

Today, there are three types of personal computer; the notebook, the laptop and the desktop. Notebook laptops have proven to be the preferred type for a large portion of the population. Notebook laptops have not always been the same product.

The laptop computer was notable because your desktop functionality was now in a portable box you could take with you. Laptop computers frequently had monitors as big as 17 inches, were pre-loaded with graphics cards, CD Burners and / or a DVD/CD drive. Over time notebook and laptop computers became quite similar in function. Consequently, the terms started being used interchangeably.

Notebooks were first configured to be thinner and smaller; enabling maximum portability. They were set up to be minimal function machines that would operate over the growing wireless telephone network. However, as the years passed and the people became more comfortable with the mobility required in today's workplace, notebook devices added more and more capability. This got us to the point where notebooks and laptops became indistinguishable. The terms came to be used interchangeably and notebook laptops were created.

Notebook laptops are composed of all the basic component of a desktop computer including a keyboard, a display, a pointing device and a battery. All these components are integrated into a single portable unit. Initially when these mobile computers were launched they were pretty heavy but now manufacturers are concentrating on reducing the weight along with improving their technical features. All of the modern notebook laptops are designed in the flip form so as to protect the screen and the keyboard when closed.

ExpressCard technology is a significant feature of today's notebook laptop. It gives users the ability to add memory, multimedia, communications and security to their desktops and mobile systems using external modules or plug-n-play technology.

There are several categories of notebook laptops. Netbooks, sub-notebooks, and rugged laptops are all produced to serve specific mobility purposes. Netbooks are economical and light weight notebook laptops that are especially suited for Internet access and wireless communication. The sub-notebook is also known as an optimal portable notebook laptop because of its low weight, small size and long term battery. Its design emphasizes portability. Rugged laptops have been designed to operate reliably in difficult conditions such as extreme temperature, strong vibrations and dusty or wet environments.

Netbooks and Rugged Laptops are produced to address the specific mobility needs of today's work. Netbooks are relatively low-cost light-weight notebook laptops that are especially suited for wireless access to the Internet and email. The Rugged Laptop is known for its reliable operation in conditions less than ideal. These conditions can include high temperatures, unstable locations and polluted environments. Consequently, the Rugged Laptop has been made bulkier and heavier. This can make it quite expensive. - 31403

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