laptop

Also known as laptop computer, notebook computer, notebook PC, notebook personal computer, notebook, laptop PC

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]]

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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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Commons category: Laptops
Commons gallery: Laptop
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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

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.