Choose the Laptop That Fits Your Needs

Laptops have grown its popularity in the market as it has become a necessity for offices, students, artists and many more. Years before laptops were only used by people in special fields such as the military, accountants and sales representatives. Laptops had a very small place in the market. However over the years with technological modifications these portable computers became lighter, smaller, of better quality and cheaper in price, they now have a strong hold in the market.

Laptops can be classified as a Full size laptop, Netbook, Ultra thin laptop, Tablet PC and Rugged. A Full size laptop is large enough to accommodate a full size keyboard. The threshold for this class is measured at least 11 inches across. The Netbook is a smaller, lighter and easier to carry. They usually are cheaper than the full size laptops. The ultra thin laptops are newer kind of portable computers. They are very thin and light. Tablet PC features touch screens while rugged laptops are designed to operate in very tough conditions such as mechanical shocks, extreme high and low temperatures, etc.

Laptops have gained popularity in the workforce class and students. This is because of their portability. Because you can take them almost everywhere, you can work while commuting, having coffee in the cafeteria, and many others compared to the stationary desk top computers.

Here are some of the advantages of laptops. Their portability is the key and this offers many advantages. First productivity is increased. You can work on your PC anywhere, so even in flights and commutes or even during your break time if you are a student, you can still have some work done. It offers Immediacy as well. You can open your files in your laptop, access information and data you would need anywhere. You would as well be up to date on information. If you use two desk tops, one file may not be available on the other desk top computer, you can resolve the problem by saving a file in a USB flash or CDR however if you saved a file in a laptop, this problem is avoided entirely, as you can access that file every time you turn on your laptop anywhere. You have a great advantage in Connectivity as well. You can connect to the internet with WiFi, HSDPA, that you can find almost everywhere. This way online information is made available to you fast and easy even when you are on the go.

by Hillary Sole