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Categorized under Objects,Technology | Difference Between Laptop and Notebook computer Although laptops and notebooks have very similar traits such as they are both portable and you can take them anywhere, there are some differences between both of them. Let us start with notebook computers; notebook computers are designed to allow you to do computer work while on the go and still offer all the power mobile users require for entertainment as well as work. This type of computer usually is not cheap and your top of the line notebooks can be very expensive. Notebook computers are ultra light, which makes it easier for you to take it anywhere you want. The lesser the weight the better for you! It has 4 hours plus battery life, and it has a low profile, which means its thin. In addition, it doesnt have an internal floppy disk, nor do you have the ability to utilize CDs or DVDs. It has a minimal graphics subsystem. In addition to this, it has an integrated modem. If you require the services of the internet, thats not a problem functional. Now as for a laptop, the name says it all. It is a portable unit meant for you to be able to work with while resting on your lap. In comparison to the notebook, it looks quite large and has lots of power with several features. The standard laptop should have most if not all the following features . -Laptops usually are a little bigger than notebook computers and a little heavier than they are. -They have an Nvidia GeForce or ATI Radeon graphics subsystem, Internal DVD-RW drive, an integrated modem, network and WI-FI capabilities -The speakers are a integrated high quality system. - It also has at least 2 hour plus battery life, -The keyboard is large enough to be used conveniently. -Laptops screens are at least 14-17 long. -Also laptops are very upgradeable. as it has a network connection. Its screen is about 12-14 long and it has a keyboard that is just big enough to be

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As you can see from the above information, there are many similarities as well as differences that exist between a notebook and laptop. The design of the laptop gives you all the capabilities of a desktop computer yet remains mobile.

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1. TALHA SIDDIQUI March 22, 2010 10:30 am very informative and very complete knowledge which i want to get abt laptops and note book i found here at this site. thanks to the team of this blog for providing the complete and presice knowledge at one place. Reply 2. Notebook Technician July 8, 2010 7:45 am I think you are confused between a NOTEBOOK and a NETBOOK. A NOTEBOOK and a LAPTOP are the same thing. No difference in size or capabilities, only different names. A NETBOOK on the other hand has minimal features as you described above. Please remove or edit the original post as you are confusing alot of internet users. Regards, Notebook Technician Reply Kinopop July 23, 2010 3:16 pm @Notebook Technician Whether or not you are actually a notebook technician, I do not completely agree with you. The author clearly did not misidentify notebook with netbook, as

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we can see clearly by his 12-14 figure. Netbooks are never larger than 11 (screen-size measurement). While you are correct that technically speaking, there is no clear line between Notebook and Laptop, as they are cultural terms. There does however appear to be wide cultural acceptance that a notebook computer implies that it is larger than a netbook while not necessarily as large as how large laptops can get. To put it simply: What appears to be the mainstream idea is that: Netbook = 7-11 Laptop = notebook, desktop replacement, or somewhere between: Notebook = 12-14 Desktop Replacement = 17-20 I hope this helps Reply tech1 July 31, 2010 11:05 am I think notebooks and laptops are the sameG. well some says notebooks only measures 12-14 inches. but how come some sonys notebooks measures 15 +G . im sure its notebook cause the product states so.; Reply Chris November 9, 2010 8:42 pm Notebook and laptops are the same thing, they had to change the name legally because of people burning themselves from putting them on their lap. So they no longer have LAP top in the name to prevetn people from saying welll it doooes say Laptop on the box and now look at my crispy legs, im gunna have to sue. Reply Ann November 12, 2010 5:53 pm There use to be a difference between a laptop and a notebook, and that difference

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was short lived as laptops became thinner with each passing year. Virtually all laptops are notebooks today. Long gone are the days where we had a hulking Kaypro, or big Compac, or Toshiba on our laps. Basically any portable computer you get today on a consumer level is relatively thin, light weight, has a CD/DVD drive and adequate ports. I wont even waste breath on NETbooks. (shaking head) Reply Shutup April 30, 2011 6:15 pm @Ann There is nothing wrong with Netbooks. Reply Ann May 1, 2011 3:01 am You might not think there isnt anything wrong with NETbooks, but the market disagrees with youG Especially since the single largest loss in the tech market over the last quarter has been with net books (over 45% declination); which have sharply declined in popularity over the last year plus. Des February 24, 2011 10:50 am I too think you are wrong. We use the terms interchangeably does not justify them. Laptops are obsolete. They did not stay long in the industry. If you can conveniently hold your system on one hand and operate with a different hand, then it is NOT a laptop. Laptops cannot be held with one hand. Reply Ann May 1, 2011 3:07 am SweetieG. Laptops are still being sold today, but they are much thinner than they use to be so we call them notebooks in industry and in practice. A notebook

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computer *is* a laptop. Reply King May 15, 2011 5:59 pm You all are talkin junk Reply 3. masoud November 27, 2010 2:09 pm above mentioned definition is a industries conventions , thank you for good explanation this difference Reply 4. Bert February 12, 2011 6:39 pm Actually this comparison is more accurate of laptops vs desktop replacements. Laptop/notebooks are one and the same. Desktop replacement laptops are just laptops in the 16+ category with specs that are comparable to desktops computers. Reply 5. Lin February 16, 2011 12:27 am Would someone please tell me if a Notebook uses a modem? Also, if used at home, can you plug it in to make the battery life longer? Can you do email with it? Im asking for a friend, her Lap Top died, and she cant afford a new one. One more thing, can you install an Antivirus? I know nothing about a Note Book, I told her that I would try to find out. Thank you for any infomation! Reply ann February 16, 2011 4:36 pm Dear Lin

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Everything you can do with a desktop computer, you can do with a laptop or notebook computer. All of them have the same types of port and connections for peripheral devices, although a desktop computer usually (but not always) has more. Everything your friend would want to do with a desktop, she or he can do with a notebook computer, except for processing heavy duty professional graphics, and other things along that line. It might help if you and your friend look at various magazines and computer sales online so you can get an idea of how various computers compare to each other. For emaling and surfing the internet (like Im doing now) I dont even use my desktop or notebooks any more- I just use the iPad. Quicker for me to get mail, and I can check mail while Im walking from the Kitchen to the bathroom, etc. . something I cant do with an actual computer! You dont have to buy an iPad, but I HIGHLY encourage you and your friend to at least check out what tablets (slates) have to offer. I hope that helps Reply King March 10, 2011 10:53 am True talk Reply 6. laptopdrives March 10, 2011 11:38 pm I think notebooks and laptops are the same,because notebook and laptop have same use founction,and also carry easy.also like famous computer manufacturers manufacture both of them. just my opinion. Reply 7. R Diaz April 24, 2011 1:21 pm Theres no difference between the two. I just bought a HP notebook.

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17.5 screen, advanced HD graphics, 7 pounds heavy, burns this and that, and is entertainment focused. Pretty much everything the author here says a notebook is not. Reply 8. Animesh June 8, 2011 1:16 am Hi All, as per me both are same. The earlier released products were used to called LAPTOP the terms states that this can be used on LAP but the latest products are of high configuration due to performance demand. As these products are producing lot of heat it cannot be used on LAP. These latest products are not recommeded or advised to used on LAP so the term LAPTOP has been stopped and its called NOTEBOOK . Reply 9. Rajat June 28, 2011 9:58 am I heard that Notebooks are not reliable for multi tasking, and it heats up pretty quickly if you put over load to it, is this true? and how good a notebook is for gaming? I dont think it is for gaming anyway. And what could be the differences in price between a laptop and a notebook? Reply

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