subject: Laptop Computers Getting Smaller and More Powerful By the Day [print this page] The laptop computer may have only been around for a comparatively short time when compared to the desktop or home computer but it is the one area of computing that has seen the biggest changes especially in recent years as the new more lightweight and portable netbook and tablet PCs have come to fruition.
Laptop computers as their name implies are meant to be able to sit on our laps rather than on a desk and this hasn't always been the case with early models of laptops, or at least they would have cut off the circulation to your legs if you used the computer for any prolonged periods of time. Now though laptop computers are made from lighter materials and despite being lighter they are still able to pack some punch when it comes to performance.
Many laptops now have processors that can rival many desktop machines which have been a huge improvement considering many people still believe that laptops are slower than desktop PCs. Now people can switch from a cumbersome desktop machine with its trailing wires and large storage requirements and switch to a more compact and less cluttered laptop that could easily be stored away in a bag or drawer if you need to put it away and make space.
Laptops may not be everyone's cup of tea though as the smaller screen may make reading more difficult for some people, fortunately there are some other options as most laptops will have an external monitor connection for you to connect a desktop monitor if you aren't quite ready to make the leap to a laptop screen. Some laptop models now include a HDMI connection as well so you can connect your TV to your laptop if you want to watch your movies and listen to music through your television instead of the smaller computer screen.
Laptops are no longer the choice of just a travelling worker or business person; many homes now have multiple laptops around the home as they are often cheaper than desktop machines as well as taking up less space too. It isn't uncommon for children now to have a laptop in their room for studying and one downstairs for checking emails whilst watching TV or trying to find out what other films that particular actor you're watching has been in. With laptops able to go wherever you go you can take them to the library or even get some work done from home in the comfort of your back garden.
With many laptops now cheaper than ever buying a laptop computer is easy and could help meet your computer needs without having to worry about where you will store it.
Laptops are now one of the most popular types of computers to buy, with models coming in a wide range of specifications and sizes you'll easily find what you need from a laptop by buying online.
Laptop Computers Getting Smaller and More Powerful By the Day
