Notebook computer | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 13/01/2019

This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop


00:02:28 1 Terminology variants
00:03:32 2 History
00:05:45 3 Types
00:09:07 3.1 Traditional laptop
00:10:03 3.2 Subnotebook
00:10:57 3.3 Netbook
00:11:49 3.4 Convertible, hybrid, 2-in-1
00:12:50 3.5 Desktop replacement
00:15:36 3.6 Rugged laptop
00:16:44 3.7 Business laptop
00:18:02 4 Hardware
00:18:26 4.1 Display
00:19:57 4.2 Central processing unit
00:21:31 4.3 Graphical processing unit
00:23:36 4.4 Memory
00:25:02 4.5 Internal storage
00:26:05 4.6 Removable media drive
00:29:29 4.7 Inputs
00:30:32 4.8 Input/output (I/O) ports
00:31:40 4.9 Expansion cards
00:33:20 4.10 Battery and power supply
00:34:20 4.11 Cooling
00:36:27 4.12 Docking station
00:37:51 4.13 Charging trolleys
00:38:57 4.14 Solar panels
00:40:27 4.15 Accessories
00:41:15 4.16 Obsolete features
00:42:25 5 Comparison with desktops
00:43:22 5.1 Advantages
00:43:32 5.2 Disadvantages
00:47:47 5.2.1 Performance
00:48:02 5.2.2 Upgradeability
00:49:30 5.2.3 Ergonomics and health effects
00:50:49 5.2.3.1 Wrists
00:50:58 5.2.3.2 Neck and spine
00:51:32 5.2.3.3 Possible effect on fertility
00:52:01 5.2.4 Thighs
00:53:35 5.2.5 Durability
00:53:53 5.2.5.1 Equipment wear
00:54:06 5.2.5.2 Parts replacement
00:55:15 5.2.5.3 Heating and cooling
00:56:21 5.2.5.4 Battery life
00:57:37 5.2.6 Security and privacy
00:58:32 6 Sales
01:00:45 6.1 Manufacturers
01:00:54 6.2 Market Share
01:02:22 7 Laptop Disposal
01:04:10 8 Extreme use
01:06:43 9 See also



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A laptop, also called a notebook computer or simply a notebook, is a small, portable personal computer with a "clamshell" form factor, having, typically, a thin LCD or LED computer screen mounted on the inside of the upper lid of the "clamshell" and an alphanumeric keyboard on the inside of the lower lid. The "clamshell" is opened up to use the computer. Laptops are folded shut for transportation, and thus are suitable for mobile use. Its name comes from "lap", as it was deemed to be placed for use on a person's lap. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, as of 2014, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, in playing games, Internet surfing, for personal multimedia and general home computer use.
Laptops combine all the input/output components and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, small speakers, a keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad), a processor, and memory into a single unit. Most modern laptops feature integrated webcams and built-in microphones, while many also have touchscreens. Laptops can be powered either from an internal battery or by an external power supply from an AC adapter. Hardware specifications, such as the processor speed and memory capacity, significantly vary between different types, makes, models and price points.
Design elements, form factor and construction can also vary significantly between models depending on intended use. Examples of specialized models of laptops include rugged notebooks for use in construction or military applications, as well as low production cost laptops such as those from the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) organization, which incorporate features like solar charging and semi-flexible components not found on most laptop computers. Portable computers, which later developed into modern laptops, were originally considered to be a small niche market, mostly for specialized field applications, such as in the military, for accountants, or for traveling sales representatives. As portable computers evolved into the modern laptop, they became widely used for a variety of purposes.