Sunday, June 27, 2010

The Evolution of PC Laptop Notebooks

Although millions of people own PC laptop computers, most do not have a full understanding of the evolution involved. Technology has changed dramatically over the years. Because of this, people now have incredible options whether for work, school, play, online gaming, research, design, and so on.

While the desktop computer was very popular for a long time, with the development of laptop computers or notebook computers, people can also enjoy more versatility and mobility. These computers are smaller, lighter weight, less expensive, and more portable, changing the world of computers as it was once known.

One of the greatest advantages of laptop computers over desktops is size. Many people think because a laptop is small, the display screen is hard to see but in truth, many are designed with 17-inch screens! These computers also have webcams, built-in keyboards and mouse, batteries that can provide hours of offline use, and much more. While all of these are great benefits, the fact that PC laptops provide portability is definitely a huge plus. For instance, a person that travels for business, heads off to college, goes on vacation, or needs a computer while away from home or office can do whatever they need using the laptop. The system would run on battery power and then to recharge, simply plug it in to a standard electrical outlet at the airport, hotel, etc.

As far as the thickness of today's PC laptop computers, the normal range is from.07 to 1.5 inches, making them easy to handle. These computers are also designed in various sizes such as 10x8 or 15x11 inches, with monitors of 13-inches to 17-inches, respectively. Interestingly, some monitors are even larger. Then, to keep components such as the keyboard, monitor, and mouse protected, laptop computers are designed with a flip style, making it easy to open and close. Even the weight of laptop computers is impressive, many 12 pounds or less, obviously, adding to the portability benefit.

PC laptop notebooks were first developed during the 1970s but since that time, manufacturers have listened to what consumers want and changed design and technology to accommodation. Interestingly, the concept of having a portable computer was the brainchild of Alan Kay in 1972. At that time, Kay worked for Xerox PARC and began to think how great it would be to have a system capable of going where people go, which resulted in the launch of the Dynabook. Nine years later, a variety of laptop computers was created for public use in the form of the Epson HX-20 or Osborn 1. Although computers were now portable, they also cost thousands of dollars and were extremely heavy.

Initially, laptop notebooks had a price tag of $4,000 to $8,000 and again, they were hard to carry because of weight. Today, people can purchase a laptop for less than $700, and one that weighs 12 pounds or less! This means that computers such as this are much more efficient, making them even more valuable. Now, while notebook computers offer so many benefits, some things need to be considered before buying. As an example, some laptops have compatibility issues in that for international standards, the buyer might have to invest more money for a processor, hard drive, PC cards, and a variety of peripherals. Even though some issues with interchangeability exist, the bottom line is that PC laptop computers are still a great investment.

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