1. By: Christina Amalfitano

2.  Portable  Use less power  Make less noise  Slower  Have less graphics  More expensive …Compared with Desktop Models

3.  Overall, lap­top and desktop computers are very similar.  They have the same basic: Hardware Software Operating systems  The primary difference is how their components fit together

4. LaptopComputer  Smaller and lighter  Not a lot of room with air circulation  It’s a flat design  Laptops have less disk space  Includes components in a large case  Objects connect wirelessly or with cables  Lots of space for add-in cards, cables and air circulation

6.  Graphics processing unit (GPU)  Graphics capability built in motherboard or smaller graphics cards  Laptops frequently share memory between the CPU and the GPU  Processing power for productivity applications

7. Nickel-Cadmium BatteriesLilon Batteries  First battery commonly used  Gas bubbles form in cell plate  Must discharge battery completely  Battery can explode  Long life spans  Do not suffer from memory effect  Can charge randomly  Wont overheat if overcharge  5-hour battery life

8.  Laptops have: Cache memory Larger busses  Laptops use smaller memory modules to save space  Memory types include: 1. Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module 2. Dual Data Rate Synchronous 3. Single data rate Synchronous 4. Proprietary memory modules 5. Some laptops have upgradeable memory and removable panels

9.  Has an internal hard disk drive  Hard drives spin slowly  Space in a laptop is in much shorter supply  Use modular design  These drives come in three different designations: 1. Hot swappable 2. Warm swappable 3. Cold swappable

10. I.Alan Kay wanted to create a wireless portable computer as big as a notebook II.Name “Dynabook” III.“Dynabook” never past sketches but started development of a truly portable computer IV.William Moggridge created the first portable computer

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