PC Cards can be added easily to expand or upgrade notebooks. Last year, the PC Card slot was upgraded with a 32-bit interface, CardBus, which doubles its predecessor's bandwidth and radically improves graphics performance. Notebook computers with modems and a local Internet service provider can easily access the Internet, other networks and intranets. USB ports accept 127 devices. What You've Got Higher quality displays have made the notebook computing experience much more enjoyable.
Displays are bigger and brighter, with improved graphics cards.
Notebooks with active-matrix displays are a little more expensive but provide crisp display and are easier on the eyes. For giving demonstrations, outdoor use in bright light, or very dim settings, active-matrix is preferable. Notebook manufacturers are looking for innovative ways to combine hardware and software technologies to maximize battery life and power management. This makes it difficult to keep the system under five pounds. However, new battery chemistry may soon provide longer life and lighter weight.