A laptop, also called a notebook, is a portable personal computer with a clamshe

ll form factor, suitable for mobile use.[1] Although there was a distinction bet
ween laptops and notebooks (the former were bigger and heavier than the latter),
there is often no longer any difference, in practice. [2] Laptops are commonly
used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal m
ultimedia.
A laptop combines the components and inputs of a desktop computer, including the
display, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trac
kpad) into a single one. Most modern-day laptops also have integrated webcams an
d built-in microphones. This device can be powered either from a rechargeable ba
ttery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter. Laptops are diverse devices an
d specialistic kinds, such as rugged notebook or convertible computers, have bee
n optimized for specific uses. The hardware specifications significantly vary be
tween different types, makes, and models.