Laptop

A laptop is a computer designed for portability. Laptops are usually less than 3 inches thick, weigh less than 5 pounds and can be powered by a battery. As such laptops are designed for low power consumption and are most often used when space is limited, such as on an airplane.A laptop computer is also called a notebook.

Features

Here are some essential computer features for laptops.

Touch

Touchscreens allow for completely intuitive control. Tap the icon on screen you want to open, swipe to one side to change the view.You’ve got the power at your fingertips. It’s one of the best features of a tablet, and now it’s on your laptop.

Processor

The processor is the brain of a computer and is a great indicator of its performance capabilities as a whole. A more powerful processor not only means your laptop will run faster,Intel and AMD are the two main manufacturers, which each offer a wide variety of processors to suit any use.

RAM

RAM is your computer’s memory. The more it has, the more programs your laptop can operate at the same time without having to pause to load more data.

Hard drive

There are two main types of hard drive. HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) are more common and can store huge amounts of data. These are the standard type of drive,you’ll find in most computers.

Portability

If you're always on the move, portability is key. Important elements to consider are weight, battery life, and form factor. 

Graphics & Screen size

There are two main types of graphics card – integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are sometimes called “built-in”,Dedicated cards have more advanced technology and can handle intensive tasks such as video editing.