| What is the difference between a notebook | | | | styles and brands of laptop computers and they all |
| computer and a regular desktop computer? Both | | | | come with different programs and software that are |
| types of computers can hold a large amount of | | | | installed prior to being sold to customers. Notebook |
| information, however, a notebook computer is a | | | | computers operate with the same devices and extra |
| more convenient, lightweight computer. It is portable | | | | accessories that a desktop computer uses. This |
| and can be carried in a computer bag which can then | | | | means that they can also be used to access the |
| be taken anywhere that the user decides to take it. | | | | internet using a wireless USB port. They can also be |
| A notebook computer is also referred to as a laptop | | | | hooked up to a microphone, webcam and digital |
| and is designed with portability in mind. The | | | | camera. Screen sizes for these computers range |
| components of a laptop are USB ports, graphics and | | | | from 12 inches to 16 inches. The larger and thinner it |
| sound cards as well as high capacity batteries that | | | | is, the more expensive it will be. |
| are made to keep the laptop computer powered up | | | | A basic notebook computer can be purchased for as |
| for an extended amount of time. The battery always | | | | little as $300, depending on how old it is and where it |
| needs to be charged through a plug and power outlet | | | | is purchased. They can also be as expensive as |
| and then when it runs out of power, it has to be | | | | $1,000 because of additional features such as screen |
| recharged routinely. | | | | protectors, glow in the dark keys and screens or |
| This type of computer comes complete with | | | | other special software that may be installed. |
| software and keyboard. There are many different | | | | |