Laptop computer
laptop computer
A laptop computer , also called as notebook computer or notebook , is a small mobile personal computer, and usually weighs from one to three kilograms, depending on size, materials and other factors.
While the terms "laptop" and "notebook" can be used interchangeably.The term "laptop" is an older term, introduced in 1983. "Notebook computer" is a later coinage, which was used to differentiate smaller devices such as those of the Compaq LTE series in 1989, which were, in contrast to previous laptops, the approximate size of an A4 paper sheet. Because of heat produced and other factors, many laptops are inappropriate for use on one's lap, and most are not the size of an A4 sheet. Although, some older portable computers, such as the Macintosh Portable and certain Zenith TurbosPort models, were sometimes described as "laptops", their size and weight were too great for this category.
Laptops usually run on a single battery or from an external AC/DC adapter which can charge the battery while also supplying power to the computer itself.
An Acer laptop with touchpad
Laptops are capable of the same tasks as a desktop PC, 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 RAM . 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.
For a given price range (and manufacturing base), laptop computational power has traditionally trailed that of desktops. By virtue of their usage goals, laptops prioritize energy-efficiency and compactness over absolute performance. Desktop computers and their modular components are built to fit much larger standard enclosures, along with the expectation of (AC) wall-power. As such, energy-efficiency and portability for desktops are secondary design goals compared to absolute performance.
For typical home (personal-use) applications, where the computer spends the majority of its time sitting idle for the next user-input, laptops of the thin-client type or larger, are generally fast enough to achieve transparency. 3D-gaming, multimedia (video) encoding and playback, and analysis-packages (database, math, engineering, financial, etc.) are areas where desktops still offer the casual user a compelling advantage.
But with the advent of dual-core processors and perpendicular recording hard disks, laptops could soon rival desktops in speed and performance
Acer (LSE: ACID) is a Taiwan-based company which by 2004 had grown to be one of the world's top five branded PC vendors.Acer's product offering includes desktop and mobile PCs (laptops), servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. It is Acer?s stated long-term mission to overcome the barriers between people and technology, to allow anyone to use and benefit from technology Laptop & notebook computers
Home & Home Office notebook computers
Notebook computers are lightweight, powerful, and durable with long-lasting batteries.
Business notebook computers
Laptop computers for secure, high-performance, and mobile productivity.
Tablet PCs
The ultramobile PC that adapts to the way you work.
For Home & Home Office
HP Pavilion notebook PCs
Productivity and multimedia notebook PCs on the go. Includes HP Pavilion DV, ZD, ZE and ZV series notebook PCs.
Compaq Presario notebook PCs
Desktop PC performance with integrated wireless features. Includes Compaq Presario R and V series notebook PCs
For business
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Business notebook PCs
Versatile mobile PC solutions for a demanding environment. Includes NX, NC, and NW series notebook PCs.
Tablet PCs
The ultra-mobile tablet PC adapts to the way you work
For Home & Home Office
Home & Home Office Options & Accessories
For HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario notebook PCs
For business
Business Options & Accessories
For HP Compaq business notebook and tablet PCs
Some of the newest laptops out there, geared up with top-notch mobile technology, could last on their batteries on a plane ride across an entire continent.
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However, all this info may be useless if your notebook is power hungry. Usually, airport seat ports only crank out 75 watts. Some laptops may work on this low level without charging the battery, or. Everything about the laptop is good except for two things.
First is , the battery life. The battery life varies for some reason on full charge. Sometimes it says it has 1.5 HR of battery life, others at 2 HR.
Another concern is the fragility of the screen. The two hinges that connect the lid to the keyboard show signs of cracking. This is from opening and closing the lids, which put pressure on the lid .This is a manufacturing problem and Acer needs to choose a better material for the hinges.
The processor is great, can handle heavy multi tasking. Memory is more than enough but it is wise to upgrade to 1gb. Hard drive provides adequate storage. Graphics card is good, can handle halo, quake 4, cod2 etc with ease, although not on the full settings.
Looks and feel wise its decent. Slim, solid build and looks the business.
Comes with a dvdrw drive as standard which is a good addition, internal wifi has decent range. Battery can last over 8 hours with ease which is great for long journeys.