Lightweight computers can usually be put into two types, notebooks and laptops.To sum it up lightweight computers are small PC's which can be be used as a small personal computer. A lightweight computer is made up of a keyboard, a display and a touchpad which is also known as a pointing device.
You will find the usual shape of a lightweight computer is similar to a large book. The screen can vary from a largest size of 17 inches down to a small size of 13 inches but obviously these sizes can vary.When the computer is shut it also acts as a protection for the screen and keyboard.
These computers are now extremely popular from having a market share of less than 2% in 1986 of the computer market to an amazing forecast for 2009 that there will be more laptops than desltops PC'c
Laptops used to fall into two different types.The first type were desktop replacements which were as a rule powerful enough to replace a normal PC but they were usually big with an extremely limited battery life.This type of laptop were the mainstay of business users who were able to to do most of their work at a desk and were able to carry their computer from office to office.
The second type was alot smaller but the quality was very poor.
Todays lightweight computer users are in a great situation. There has been a notable trend towards better designs such as Intels Core and Core 2 ranges, these computers will run extremely efficiently.
So, today, we are now in the enviable position of a generation of lightweight computers that will combine high performance with a brilliant battery life. - 16069
You will find the usual shape of a lightweight computer is similar to a large book. The screen can vary from a largest size of 17 inches down to a small size of 13 inches but obviously these sizes can vary.When the computer is shut it also acts as a protection for the screen and keyboard.
These computers are now extremely popular from having a market share of less than 2% in 1986 of the computer market to an amazing forecast for 2009 that there will be more laptops than desltops PC'c
Laptops used to fall into two different types.The first type were desktop replacements which were as a rule powerful enough to replace a normal PC but they were usually big with an extremely limited battery life.This type of laptop were the mainstay of business users who were able to to do most of their work at a desk and were able to carry their computer from office to office.
The second type was alot smaller but the quality was very poor.
Todays lightweight computer users are in a great situation. There has been a notable trend towards better designs such as Intels Core and Core 2 ranges, these computers will run extremely efficiently.
So, today, we are now in the enviable position of a generation of lightweight computers that will combine high performance with a brilliant battery life. - 16069
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