| A notebook computer is a term used interchangeably | | | | Some of the improvements that occurred around this |
| with laptop computers. For those of you not familiar, | | | | time were a better battery that no longer included |
| a notebook computer is one that is smaller and lighter | | | | acid. Power saving notebook computers were |
| than a personal computer. You can take it with you | | | | introduced so the life of the battery lasted much |
| anywhere so it offers you more access to the | | | | longer. They also were now able to hold more data |
| internet, a way to watch movies, and even a way to | | | | so they could be used for more concepts at any |
| work while you are away on business trips. | | | | given time. |
| The first notebook computer was introduced in 1981 | | | | Today you see people of all ages carrying their |
| but they were very expensive and not as versatile | | | | notebook computers to the office, home, on |
| as they are today. IBM and Epsom both placed | | | | airplanes, colleges, and hotels. Many public places are |
| versions of portable laptops on the market in 1983. | | | | set up with areas for individuals to conveniently use |
| Even with more models emerging, notebook | | | | their laptops. Since we live in such a computer age |
| computers were an item often associated only with | | | | having a notebook computer can help you stay on |
| high profile businessmen. | | | | top of things for work and pleasure no matter where |
| It wasn't until 1995 when Microsoft introduced their | | | | you go. |
| operating system Windows 95 that the world of | | | | You can find notebook computers in a variety of |
| notebook computers exploded. This operating | | | | sizes and from multiple manufacturers. They come |
| system along with advances in technology that | | | | with a good price, plenty of storage capacity, and |
| allowed notebook computers to function in the same | | | | warranties. If you are in the market for a notebook |
| ways as a personal computer led to them dropping in | | | | computer you will have no trouble finding exactly |
| price and more consumers buying them. | | | | what you are looking for. |