Laptop computer vs. Desktop computer Koh, eunjin
First Computer n After ENIAC, short for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, was invented, computer industries have been developing.
Personal computers n n A personal computer (PC) is usually a microcomputer whose price, size, and capabilities make it suitable for personal usage. Personal computers can be categorized by size and portability; n n Desktop computers Laptop or notebooks Personal digital assistants (PDAs) Wearable computers
Desktop computer vs. laptop computer n A desktop computer is a personal made for use on a desk computer in an office or home. n A laptop computer is a small mobile personal computer, which usually weights 4 -12 pounds.
Desktop computer vs. laptop computer n Price n Every kind of computer has a different price. Usually laptop computer is more expensive than desktop computer. n You can buy the best quality Dell desktop computer(17 inch monitor) for $870, and same quality laptop computer(15. 4 inch monitor) for $1160.
Desktop computer vs. laptop computer n Size n Basically desktop computer is bigger than laptop computer. n Laptop computer’s equipment is all put together. People want to minimize laptop computer’s volume for portability. n Desktop’s equipment is all separate and they are bigger than laptop’s. It is speaker, keyboard, hard driver and monitor.
Desktop computer vs. laptop computer n Others… Desktop computer Noise Loud Laptop computer Soft Heat Hot Not that hot Need space Huge space Small space Electronic consumption A lot few
Conclusion n The personal computer has became one of the essential things in our life. Except for price, a laptop computer has many benefits. If you want to buy a new computer, you’d better buy a laptop.
References n “Desktop computer” 20 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 n n http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Desktop_computer “ENIAC” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 “Laptop” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 “Laptop” 9 Sep 2006, 28 Nov 2006 “Personal computer” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006