Laptop computer vs.

Desktop computer

Koh, eunjin

First Computer

After ENIAC, short for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, was invented, computer industries have been developing.

Personal computers

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; Desktop computers Laptop or notebooks Personal digital assistants (PDAs) Wearable computers

Desktop computer vs. laptop computer

A desktop computer is a personal made for use on a desk computer in an office or home.

A laptop computer is a small mobile personal computer, which usually weights 4-12 pounds.

Desktop computer vs. laptop computer

Price Every kind of computer has a different price.

Usually laptop computer is more expensive than desktop computer.

You can buy the best quality Dell desktop computer(17inch monitor) for $870, and same quality laptop computer(15.4inch monitor) for $1160.

Desktop computer vs. laptop computer

Size Basically desktop computer is bigger than

laptop computer. Laptop computer’s equipment is all put

together. People want to minimize laptop computer’s volume for portability.

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

Others…

Desktop computer

Laptop

computer

Noise Loud Soft

Heat Hot Not that hot

Need space Huge space Small space

Electronic consumption

A lot few

Conclusion

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

“Desktop computer” 20 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_computer

“ENIAC” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eniac>

“Laptop” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop_computer>

“Laptop”9 Sep 2006, 28 Nov 2006 <http://kin.naver.com/open100/r_entry.php?eid=4z0eE/gxgIUlbXYYJhOD/exPSO5574jH&state=pr&rid=127650&l_url=L29wZW4xMDAvZGlyX2xpc3QucGhwP2Rpcl9pZD0xMDQwMQ==#1>

“Personal computer” 25 Nov 2006, 28 Nov 2006 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer>