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Laptops

A personal portable computer that is small enough to use on one's lap.

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Laptops

Rugged

Computer; Laptops

Category of laptops designed to handle and endure harsh conditions (extreme climates/temperatures, movement, vibrations, etc).

AC power adaptor

Computer; Laptops

Battary pack that converts AC power to DC power; AC power is of high voltage and must be converted to a lower voltage before it can be used by a laptop.

Netbook

Computer; Laptops

Width measurement for this category of laptops is typically less than 11 inches, comprised of a keyboard and a display screen that are smaller than what an average laptop. Netbooks are usually more ...

Ultra-thin laptop

Computer; Laptops

A thinner and more advanced, lightweight version of a laptop.

Tablet PC

Computer; Laptops

This category of laptops usually features a smaller, calculator-size keyboard and sometimes offers touchscreen feature.

Pointing device

Computer; Laptops

The feature of a laptop that acts as a built-in mouse, allowing the user control of the pointer. A pointing device can come in two forms, a touchpad or a trackpoint. A touchpad is usually located ...

Optical drive

Computer; Laptops

Feature which reads and writes any type of optical disks, such as CDs and DVDs, by using a laser.

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