What is the deffrence between LAPTOPS AND NOTEBOOKS?
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No real difference. Notebooks are just lighter laptops, but there's nothing special beyond that. Apple refer to their laptops as PowerBooks.
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This question is not very helpful. A laptop wouldn't have 5GB of memory. A laptop wouldn't even operate at 5 Gigahertz. So I don't have any idea what type of laptop you have. Most of the new ones have either 256MB or 512MB of RAM and somewhere between 30GB and 100GB of hard drive space. Of course, you can buy a better one.
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for laptop, both are scrap\nand u wanna burn dvd's with them ...\n\nsuggest u spend u'r money wisely\nthe centrino's of today are great \nduo core's r great and even the solo core's good\n512 ram's good ... now get started !
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Laptop computers are somewhat larger than notebooks and will accommodate a built-in disk drive unit and; optionally, a floppy drive unit. That is, a CD ROM drive is either built into the unit or the unit has a built-in bay that will accommodate a removable CD ROM drive. \n\nNotebook computers will allow you to attach, via  cable, a CD ROM drive. Since the drive is not built into the unit, notebooks are smaller and lighter than laptops. Hence, a notebook is an ultra small laptop. Another way to look at it is a notebook is about the size (or a little larger than) of a real [binder] notebook.\n\nbyderule: I am using the definition that was given when they originally distinguished between notebooks and laptops. They have their own origin. We didnt start calling laptops, notebooks, just to be cute.\n\nOriginally laptops were introduced as notebooks when the smaller version of laptops came out. Because of competition, notebooks have more features in them, but its origin was defined above.\n\nJust like the original computer, the first laptop was HUGE. They were really fat and bulky. Then they started coming up with the term "notebooks" when laptops started getting smaller and thinner....just like a notebook.
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None really. Originally "Notebook computer" was used to define a smaller and lighter portable computer but the terms are used pretty well  identically these days.
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They are all the same thing.\n\nIt's like saying Computer and Desktop\n\nNotebook/Desktop just sounds more "professional"
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this site contains lots of information on all kinds of laptops and most definetely does answer your question\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop.htm\n\nyou may check it out now if you want
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Well,\n\nhere you can find comparison table:\n\nhttp://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html\n\nThe main factor is width of screen
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A desktop computer will almost always radiate more heat and other 'radiation' than a laptop because a laptop is desired to be used literally in the lap, as well as in flying airplanes. Also, laptop screens (such as LCD) throw off much less headache inducing energies than CRT monitors.
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this site contains all the information you need about laptops, it contains information on pricing, different types of laptops, pros and cons on various companies and also what to look for before buying a laptop...\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop.htm
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Consult your laptops manufacturor's website, they should be able to tell you!
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Some notebooks allow you to replace the CD or DVD drive with another internal hard drive, but then you don't have a CD or DVD drive. Since notebooks are designed to be small, they usually don't have space for a second drive. If you need more hard drive space, you may want to look at getting an external hard drive. Some small (2.5 inch) external drives can be powered by using 2 usb ports, so you wouldn't have to carry a power adapter around.
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This is one of those fuzzy things, like what is a "big screen" TV. Usually you think of a laptop as larger than a notebook. Usually a notebook has a smaller screen and fits better on a tray table of an airplane. But a big laptop with a 17" wide screen and a big wide keyboard would rarely be called a notebook.\n\nBut, like I say, where that line is depends on your opinion. One person's laptop may be another person's notebook. Plus, as the other posters demonstrate, many people don't draw a distinction anymore.
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With a laptop or notebook you need to make sure its going to last a few years. Make sure it has 1GB RAM or over. Also it will need a minimum of 60GB hard disk drive. As well make sure you get a three year warranty with transport insurance.
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Unless you do a lot of travelling, the desktop is better.  There's too much playing around with the mouse button on a laptop.  You could always hook up a mouse to the laptop and then it wouldn't make any real difference.\n\nThe really good thing about desktop PC's is that parts are more freely available and are easier to install than laptops
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The hardware is pretty much the same as a desktop, just smaller versions of it. \n\nWhen buying a laptop (notebook) computer, you want to look for a few important details.\n\n    * Warranty\n      Laptop computers tend to contain be very proprietary hardware. Items such as the screen, keyboard, power supply, and video card tend not to be easily replaced if they fail. In addition, they are subject to more abuse than a desktop and at greater risk of component failure. Therefore, it's very important to get a long (3 year or longer) warranty with any new laptop purchase. If something should go wrong with the laptop during the warranty period, the manufacturer will most likely repair or replace it (unless damage is caused due to negligence).\n    * Buy from Reputable Manufacturers\n      A 3+ year warranty isn't going to do much good if the maker is out of business 6 months after you purchase the laptop. Thus, it's important to purchase a laptop from a known manufacturer who will be in business next year and the year after. Reasonably safe bets include buying from Dell, Gateway, Lenovo (IBM), Toshiba, HP/Compaq, Fujitsu, and Sony. That said, I personally avoid Sony and HP/Compaq. In my experience (granted, this is experience from around 2002-2003), Sony support is poor and can take several days, more likely weeks, to repair a system sent back to them. In addition, they have in the past limited their warranty to 90 days if you do not register the notebook with them. HP/Compaq (Compaq more specifically in my experience) has declined to support their products - even relatively new products. For example, if you want to upgrade the operating system of the laptop, they have, in the past, taken the attitude of "it didn't ship with it, we won't help you with it. Also, in the summer of 2006 when I last spoke to support from HP for their printers, I was very disappointed in the level of knowledge demonstrated.\n    * RAM\n      Today, RAM is crucial to system performance, but many computer makers will actually sell systems with what most technicians would consider too little RAM. For a balance of price and performance, any computer running Windows XP, not just a notebook, should have 512 MB RAM. More if you intend to do video editing, play high-end games, or run with many applications open. The upgrade from "base" memory is often a $50-$100 upgrade, but usually well worth it. Keep in mind, Windows Vista likely requires 1 GB of RAM (1024 MB) to run smoothly.\n\nAnd remember, even the worst rated products will work flawlessly for some people and the best rated products will fail on occasion. When buying you want to buy with the best odds of having a good experience.
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In my opinion, a laptop is better.  It's portable so if need be you can bring it to a friends dorm, library, outside (if you want a different eviornment to study in).  You can even do work in the car or on an airplane with a laptop.  Also, you have a lot more space in the room with a laptop.  You can unplug it if you want more desk space. My friend has a desk top and she has to do all her work that doesn't require typing on her bed because she has no desk space.