Portable computer systems

Portable computer systems

1. Laptops

   • Laptops are portable because:
     • They are lighter than desktop computers
       • The monitor is built in
     • They can be powered by batteries
       • The keyboard and pointing device are built in instead of seperate
   • Typical uses of laptops by businesses include:
     • Office-based tasks such as word processing and dealing with emails while away from the office and when travelling.
       • Creating presentations.
       • Live web chat between employees and/or customers.
     • Creating documents.
       • Editing video or audio.
     • Instant messaging between employees and/or customers.

2. Netbooks

   • Netbooks are:
     • Smaller and lighter than laptops.
     • Easier to carry or use while travelling on trains and aircraft.
   • Netbooks are portable because:
     • They are lighter than laptops or desktop computers.
       • They cam powered by batteries.
       • The keyboard and pointing device are built in instead of separate.
       • The monitor is built in.
       • Storage of data can be on a solid-state disk or a magnetic hard disk, although they do not usually have built-in optical storage devices.
       • They use wireless connections to a network and/or the internet.
   • While out of the office, netbooks are most useful for :
     • Sending and receiving emails.
     • Instant messaging.
     • live web chat.
     • browsing the internet.

3. Tablet computers