Wireless Laptop Computer and Wireless Notebook Computer
Are You confused by the terms used in portable computers? Let's see if we can blow some of the fog away.
Wireless laptop computer and wireless notebook computer describe the same item. Laptop computer was the original term used and notebook computer gained in favor later on.
The first portable I saw was an IBM 5100 and weighed 47 pounds. It was portable because it had a handle.
Manufacturers saw a need for a laptop computer users could take with them on business trips. These models originally weighed around 8 or 9 pounds. As prices dropped, so did the weight and they became popular with families and students. Students with a small living space, had no room for desktops and besides, they liked to have their PC in class. Weight of the units are now down under 5lbs.
Laptop or Notebook: Which is correct?
Wireless laptop computer and wireless notebook computer describe the same item. Laptop computer was the original term used and notebook computer gained in favor later on. The first portable I saw was an IBM 5100 and weighed 47 pounds. It was portable because it had a handle.
Manufacturers saw a need for a laptop computer users could take with them on business trips. These models originally weighed around 8 or 9 pounds. As prices dropped, so did the weight and they became popular with families and students. Students with a small living space, had no room for desktops and besides, they liked to have their PC in class. Weight of the units are now down under 5lbs.
Wireless Netbook Computer
The wireless netbook computer is a new type of notebook computer, usually netbooks are defined by , price, horsepower, and operating system. They are small, cheap, Usually under-powered, and typically they run either an old or unfamiliar operating system. Netbook computers run either Windows XP Home edition or Linux (not only is Linux unfamiliar to many, but the versions of Linux on Netbook computers are not the mainstream current distributions). Netbook computers are prohibited by Microsoft from running Windows XP Pro (professional version) and likewise, Apple blocks them from running OS X.Wireless Tablet Computer
A wireless tablet computer is a PC that among other things, permits a user to take notes using his/her natural handwriting with a stylus or digital pen via a touch screen. A tablet computer is similar in size and thickness to a yellow paper pad and is intended to act as the user's primary PC as well as a note-taking device. Tablet computers usually have two formats, a convertible model with an integrated keyboard and display that can rotate 180 degrees and can be folded down over the keyboard -- in a slate style, with a removable keyboard.