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Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.35|A variety of laptops. Clockwise from top left: A 2021 MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)|MacBook Pro by [[Apple Inc.; a 2019 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with detachable hinge (left) and a 2018 Dell XPS 15 9570 with 360 degree hinge (right); a 2014 ThinkPad Helix by Lenovo with detachable screen; and a 2014 Acer Chromebook 11]]
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A laptop is a portable personal computer that combines a screen, keyboard, and processing components into a single compact device designed to be used while sitting on your lap or a desk. Laptops matter because they provide computing power and functionality on the go, allowing people to work, communicate, and access information from virtually anywhere rather than being tied to a stationary desktop computer.
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- History
- Etymology
- Types of laptops
- Mobile workstation
- Gaming laptop
- Hybrid laptop
- Ultraportable
- Netbook
- Rugged laptop
- Hardware
- Internal components
- Display
- Central processing unit (CPU)
- Graphics processing unit (GPU)
- Random-access memory (RAM)
- Integrated audio
- Input devices
- Storage drives
- Early methods of storage
- Hard disk drives
- Solid state drives
- Optical disc drives
- Ports
- Input and output
- Storage
- Expansion cards
- Power jacks
- Battery and power supply
- Cooling
- Accessories
- External equipment
- Docking station
- Charging trolleys
- Solar panels
- Feature classifications
- Universally standard
- Common
- Obsolete
- Modularity
- Compared to desktop computers
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Performance
- Upgradeability
- Durability
- Heating and cooling
- Battery life
- Security and privacy
- Ergonomics and health effects
- Wrists
- Neck and spine
- Possible effect on fertility
- Thighs
- Sales
- Manufacturers
- Historic market share
- Adoption by users
- Price
- Disposal
- Extreme use
- See also
- Notes
- References
thumb|upright=1.35|A variety of laptops. Clockwise from top left: A 2021 MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)|MacBook Pro by [[Apple Inc.; a 2019 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with detachable hinge (left) and a 2018 Dell XPS 15 9570 with 360 degree hinge (right); a 2014 ThinkPad Helix by Lenovo with detachable screen; and a 2014 Acer Chromebook 11]]
A laptop is a portable personal computer (PC). Laptops typically have a clamshell form factor with a flat-panel screen on the inside of the upper lid and an alphanumeric keyboard and pointing device on the inside of the lower lid. Most of the computer's internal hardware is in the lower part, under the keyboard, although many modern laptops have a built-in webcam at the top of the screen, and some even feature a touchscreen display. In most cases, unlike tablet computers which run on mobile operating systems, laptops tend to run on desktop operating systems, which were originally developed for desktop computers.