Differences Between Laptop And Desktop
Information Technology (SHC 1913)
Assignment 1
Differences between desktop and laptop
Prepared by:
Nurmala binti Abd Samad
A11HA0116
1SHAC Lecturer’s name:
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Dr. Noorminshah binti A.Iahad Index No. Particular
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What is Desktop
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What is laptop
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Comparison between laptop and desktop
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Recommended model and reasons
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References
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What is Desktop
A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk. A desktop computer typically comes in several units that are connected together during installation: (1) the processor, which can be in a microtower or minitower designed to fit under the desk or in a unit that goes on top of the desk, (2) the display monitor,
(3) and input devices usually a keyboard and a mouse. Today, almost all desktop computers include a builtin modem, a CDROM drive, a multigigabyte magnetic storage drive, and
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sometimes a diskette drive. What is laptop
A laptop computer, usually called a notebook computer by manufacturers, is a battery or
ACpowered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings. A laptop typically weighs less than 5 pounds and is 3 inches or less in thickness. Among the bestknown makers of laptop computers are IBM,
Apple, Compaq, Dell, and Toshiba. Laptop computers generally cost more than desktop computers with the same capabilities because they are more difficult to design and manufacture. 4
Different between laptop and desktop
Function
All types of computers perform similar functions, but the
Assignment 1
Differences between desktop and laptop
Prepared by:
Nurmala binti Abd Samad
A11HA0116
1SHAC Lecturer’s name:
1
Dr. Noorminshah binti A.Iahad Index No. Particular
Page
1
What is Desktop
1
2
What is laptop
2
3
Comparison between laptop and desktop
4
Recommended model and reasons
8
5
References
9
2
37
What is Desktop
A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk. A desktop computer typically comes in several units that are connected together during installation: (1) the processor, which can be in a microtower or minitower designed to fit under the desk or in a unit that goes on top of the desk, (2) the display monitor,
(3) and input devices usually a keyboard and a mouse. Today, almost all desktop computers include a builtin modem, a CDROM drive, a multigigabyte magnetic storage drive, and
3
sometimes a diskette drive. What is laptop
A laptop computer, usually called a notebook computer by manufacturers, is a battery or
ACpowered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings. A laptop typically weighs less than 5 pounds and is 3 inches or less in thickness. Among the bestknown makers of laptop computers are IBM,
Apple, Compaq, Dell, and Toshiba. Laptop computers generally cost more than desktop computers with the same capabilities because they are more difficult to design and manufacture. 4
Different between laptop and desktop
Function
All types of computers perform similar functions, but the