A laptop computer, often called a laptop, is a small laptop computer with a "shell" form factor, an alphanumeric keyboard at the bottom of the "clamshell" and a thin LCD or LED screen on the screen Top, which opens to use the computer. Laptops are folded closed for transportation, and therefore suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and laptops, the former were larger and heavier than the latter, as of 2014, often there is no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, education, playing games, internet surfing, for personal multimedia and general home computer use.
A standard laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capacities of a desktop computer, including the display, small speakers, a keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disk pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad), a processor, And memory in a single unit. Most laptops of the 2016 era also have built-in webcams and built-in microphones. Some notebooks in the 2016 era have touch screens. Laptops can be powered from an internal battery or through an external power source from an AC adapter. Hardware specifications, such as processor speed and memory capacity, vary significantly between different types, brands, models, and price points. Design elements, shape factor and construction can also vary significantly between models depending on the intended use. Examples of specialized notebook models include rugged notebooks for use in military or construction applications, as well as low-cost laptops, such as the One Laptop per Child organization, which incorporate features such as solar charges and semi-flexible components that do not Found in most laptops Laptops, which later became modern laptops, were originally considered a small niche market, primarily for specialized field applications such as military service, accountants, or street vendors . As laptops evolved towards the modern laptop, they became widely used for a variety of purposes.