| Over the past 10 to 15 years, we have seen | | | | PC laptop computers are also designed with a flip top |
| tremendous growth in the world of technology. | | | | that opens and shuts, which works to protect the |
| Along with advancements specific to things like | | | | keyboard and other components. Since the newer |
| security systems and cell phones, one of the most | | | | laptops on the market are so lightweight, carrying |
| impressive changes has been with PC laptop | | | | them is much easier. Interestingly, some of the new |
| computers. Computers are found in millions of | | | | models of laptop computers now sold weight 12 |
| homes around the world, used to conduct online | | | | pounds or less, which is far less than computers even |
| research, writing reports, working, and even playing | | | | two to four years ago. |
| games. While the standard size laptop is very | | | | PC, which stands for “personal computer” is |
| popular, the newer notebook is also a great buy. | | | | known for many things, one of the main ones being |
| The notebook is smaller and generally less expensive, | | | | mobility. Interestingly, the first PC laptop computer |
| making it more portable and lighter weight. | | | | was developed during 1970 but it was large, heavy, |
| However, many people still prefer the full-size laptop. | | | | and difficult to carry. Two years later, Alan Kay, an |
| When looking at PC laptop computers, it is exciting to | | | | employee of Xerox invented the Dynabook, which |
| see where technology has gone. Again, computers | | | | was a huge improvement. However, it was not until |
| today are lighter but they are also loaded with more | | | | 10 years later that the Epson HX-20 and Osborne 1 |
| power and features. Some of the most popular | | | | were invented, putting earlier laptops to shame. |
| features that people look for include a built-in | | | | However, even with the newer PC laptop computers, |
| keyboard and mouse, web cam, long-lasting batteries, | | | | they too were hard to carry because of weight and |
| CD/DVD burning drives, wireless technology, and | | | | size but these laptops were also very expensive. |
| more. | | | | Now looking at PC laptop computers on the market, |
| Some people in the home and at work still use | | | | we see a complete evolution. As mentioned, |
| desktop computers but having the ability to travel | | | | today’s laptops are small, extremely lightweight, |
| with a laptop certainly makes it the more preferred | | | | affordable, powerful, and loaded with timesaving |
| type of computer system. PC laptop computers | | | | features. Even batteries that we see in PC laptop |
| make it possible for people to go on vacation, travel | | | | computers now being sold are different, designed to |
| for business, or head off to college with a fully | | | | offer better and more power while also lasting much |
| functioning computer. Because most computers are | | | | longer than earlier versions. Back in the 1970s and |
| now designed with wireless technology, the | | | | 1980s, the price for a laptop was easily $6,000 and |
| computer would operate while sitting in a hotel room, | | | | up, meaning few people could afford one. PC laptop |
| out by the pool, or in the cafeteria on campus. You | | | | computers can be purchased today for $700 or less, |
| could run programs with the computer plugged in or | | | | giving everyone the same opportunity to buy. |
| unplug it and runapplications wireless using battery | | | | Although the lower price tag is one attraction, PC |
| power. | | | | laptop computers offer tremendous benefit for |
| When shopping for laptop computers, you will find | | | | business or fun. Of all technological advancements, |
| thicknesses of 0.7 to 1.5 inches. Being so slim makes | | | | laptops are certainly the best investment you can |
| it possible to carry the computer in a computer bag | | | | make. One final note, if you plan to travel or move |
| with ease. Computers are also designed in a wide | | | | to a country outside the US, make sure the |
| range of computer and monitor sizes, between 10x8 | | | | computer you purchase has interchangeable |
| inches and 13-inch, and 15x11 inch and 17-inch | | | | peripherals. This would include the processor, hard |
| respectively. As mentioned, choosing a computer | | | | drive, and other add-ons. With the purchase of a |
| with a 17-inch monitor makes it easier to see things | | | | new computer, you will have freedom to work, |
| on thescreen, which means less eyestrain. | | | | study, or play with ease. |