Swap to IndonesianUnderstanding Laptops

Laptops are one of the communication devices in the form of personal computers that are easy to carry
anywhere and can be placed on the user's lap which consists of one device that includes a keyboard,
display screen, microprocessor and is usually equipped with a rechargeable battery. Laptops are
sometimes also called notebook computers or notebooks. As a personal computer, laptops have the
same functions as desktop computers (desktop computers) in general. The components contained in it
are exactly the same as the components on a desktop computer, only the size is reduced, made lighter,
less heat, can be folded and more power efficient. Unlike computers that have to use AC resources to be
used, laptop resources come from batteries or A / C adapters that can be used to recharge batteries to
turn on the laptop itself. Laptop batteries can generally last about 1 to 6 hours, depending on how to
use, specifications and size of the battery. Because laptops are designed to be used anywhere, laptops
can be used without having to connect to a power outlet (power source). The power source is used
when you want to recharge the battery or when the battery is low. The principle works the same as a
cellphone.

Most laptops use an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen measuring 10 inches to 17 inches depending on
the size of the laptop itself. In addition, the keyboard on the laptop is also equipped with a touchpad
that serves as a substitute for the mouse. Additional keyboard and mouse can be used by connecting to
a USB port or using wireless (usually using a Bluetooth network).

Swap to IndonesianTypes of laptops

Netbook

Netbooks usually have a size of 10 inches - 12 inches and generally use Intel Atom processors. This type
of laptop usually has a lighter weight which is approximately 1 kg.
Netbooks became popular when Asus released a product called Eee PC. When it was first launched, this
low-priced netbook uses a hard drive like a portable USB Flash Disk (UFD) storage medium, with a low
capacity of 4GB.

Mainstream

This type is a type of laptop in general or more commonly called a notebook. This laptop has the
characteristics of the processor used, for example Intel Core i5, i3, and Core 2 Duo, minimum 2GB RAM
memory, has a Drive to read and write DVDs, full-sized keyboard or at least 80% of its own width.

Tablet PC

This device is more portable than other types of laptops. It has a touch screen so it is easy to rotate, and
is easy to carry anywhere. Starting in 2010, this device has become a new trend. This trend is
commanded by Apple Inc. who presents iPad to the market. However, there are differences between the
Tablet PC and iPad, namely:

-The PC tablet uses the stylus in operation. While the iPad uses a finger.

- The PC tablet is made with laptop functions, while the iPad is intended as a gadget.

Laptops are significantly slower than desktop computers. but the progress of manufacturing technology
has enabled laptops to have the same capabilities and specifications as desktop computers. In fact, high-
end laptops have much better quality compared to desktop computers. Most laptops also consist of
several I / O ports, such as USB ports, which allow a standard keyboard and mouse to be used on a
laptop. Modern laptops also have wireless / wireless network adapters, which allow users to access the
Internet without needing a cable through a WiFi network.

Some famous laptop brands circulating in Indonesia such as Acer, Apple, ASUS, Axioo, Compaq, Dell,
Hewlett-Packard (HP), Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba.
Swap to IndonesianLaptop function

1. Laptop as a means of facilitating work

With laptops a lot of work can be accomplished easily, if in the past people typed letters must be with a
typewriter, and if there was an error the paper would be torn and retyped. Besides that, with the
machine typing documents that have been typed cannot be re-edited, while using a laptop we can type
documents, edit and save the document to be edited repeatedly.

2. Laptop as a Means of Communication

In the past when communicating with someone who was far from us, we could use telephone facilities,
but that we only heard the voice of friends or relatives. With a computer we can:

-Talk to our friends or relatives

While talking we can see them using webcams

- Can write our words to them (Chating) Also we can write to them (Email)

-We can send pictures or files to them and others.

3. Laptops as Entertainment Tools

In the past our entertainment tools were only Radio, tape, television and roads to find out the conditions
and situations of a region. With a laptop we can entertain us with various facilities available on the
computer, including:

-Rending songs or music through CD / DVD or via the Internet

-Watching videos via CD / DVD tapes or via the Internet

-Playing games, with the game application that we install ourselves or online games with the internet

-Connect with friends through Chating, or Webcam, Watch TV, from Reciver TV channels that we install
on laptops or via TV Chanel Online with the Internet