What is a laptop computer?

 What is a laptop computer?

A laptop is a personal computer that can be  easily moved  and used in a variety of locations. Most laptops are designed to have all the functionality of a desktop computer, which means they can usually run the same  software  and open the same types of  files  . However, laptops also tend to be more expensive than comparable desktop computers.

Watch the video below to learn about laptop computers.

 

How is a laptop different from a desktop?

Because laptops are designed for portability, there are some important differences between them and desktops. A laptop has an all-in- one  design  , with an   integrated monitor ,  keyboard  ,  touchpad  (which replaces the mouse) and  speakers  . This means that it is fully functional, even when there is no peripheral connection. A laptop is also faster to set up, and has less cable to get in the way.

You should also be able to connect a regular mouse, larger monitor and other peripherals. This   essentially  turns your laptop into a desktop computer  , with one major difference: You can easily unplug the suburbs and take your laptop with you wherever you go.

Here are the main differences you can expect with a laptop.

• Touchpad:  A  Called touchpad Also called a  trackpa  d  — is  a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing gesture with your finger.
  
  
  
  
  • Battery:  laptop Every laptop has a battery, which allows you to use the laptop when it is not inserted inside. Each time you insert the laptop, the battery  recharges  . Another benefit of having a battery is that it can provide  backup power  to the laptop if the power goes out.
  • AC Adapter:  A laptop usually has a specialized power cord called an  AC adapter  , which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.
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    • Ports:  Most laptops have the same types of ports found on desktop computers (such as  USB  ), although they usually have  fewer ports  to save space. However, some ports may be different, and you may need an adapter to use them.
    • Pricing  : Laptops generally tend to be  more expensive  than a desktop computer with the same internal components. While you may find that some basic laptops cost less than desktop computers, these are usually much less powerful machines.