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Advantages and Disadvantages of Laptop Computers

By Neal Jansons, eHow Contributor

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Laptop computers, though often more expensive than their desktop counterparts,
have become common in every facet of modern life, with many users using them as
their primary computers. Portability, easy access to ports and lower power
requirements allow laptop computers to equally address the needs of business and
school. Desktop systems, however, still enjoy a strong following due to their
configurability, higher general performance and ease of repair. Laptop computers
can also present problems with repairs and security, adding additional concerns.

The Facts

Laptop computers come in a variety of configurations and exist in the same general
performance spectrum as desktop computers. Most normal components of a laptop,
including the CPU, motherboard, graphics board and hard drives, must be
manufactured differently than their desktop equivalents and are required to be able
to do the same amount of work with less space and less power. Because of this,
laptop computers will normally be more expensive than equivalent desktop systems
due to the higher expense of manufacturing.

Pricing

Three factors affect the price of a laptop computer: the specifications, the weight
and the size of the screen. Specifications include CPU speed and number of cores,
amount and speed of RAM and amount of storage space. Higher numbers on all of
these will mean better performance and a higher price. Lighter and thinner laptops
will be more expensive, and the bigger the screen the higher the price. At the other
end of the spectrum are netbooks, a low-priced variety of laptop meant to only
address the basic needs of web surfing and word processing. These low-end laptops
have little memory, little storage, don't run very fast, and have small screens, but
are gaining popularity because of their low price and high utility.

Advantages

A laptop computer is portable and has accessible ports, which makes it perfect for
students and businesspeople who need to use a computer while on the move and
may also need to make presentations or share files while away from their home.
They have lower power and space requirements than desktops, thus conserving
electricity and space while accomplishing the same work. Since a laptop is a
complete computer, you aren't dependent on peripherals like mice, keyboards and
monitors, which means fewer things to fail.

Disadvantages

Laptop computers are difficult to repair, upgrade or modify due to their closed and
integrated design. While storage drives and RAM are usually accessible because
these are the things you will most likely upgrade, it is often difficult to modify or
replace your CPU, graphics chip or motherboard. These jobs will usually require
professional equipment and tools--or a hired professional technician. Additionally,
while in a desktop computer the possible configurations are almost unlimited,
laptop configurations are limited to those provided by laptop manufacturers. Some
software may also be incompatible with laptop hardware, and installations of
different operating systems than those bundled with the laptop may result in
hardware failures.

Considerations

While privacy is always an issue with computers, the portable nature of laptops
increases the vulnerability of your data. Special features, such as thumbprint
identification locks, increased encryption and remote security features have been
developed that can help protect your data, but be aware that no defense is perfect.
If your laptop is going to leave the house, always remember to create a login
account and password to protect your data.

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