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What is the difference between a laptop, PC, Computer and notebook?


If you want to decide on a purchase, the difference between laptop, PC, computer and notebook is important!




Everyone has to decide on a desktop computer or laptop at some point, there are a few criteria that you need to consider in order to make a decision that best suits your needs. Here is a little help that compares the types of computers. With advantages and disadvantages, so that it is easier to make a purchase decision. Notebook and laptop are the same, just a different name!


Contents:

1.) ... The main difference between a desktop computer and a laptop!
2.) ... The decision-making aid between laptop (notebook) and computer!




1.) The main difference between a desktop computer and a laptop!

The laptop is useful if you have to work on the go, as it is sometimes very light at less than 1.5 kilos and you can work with it anywhere, the laptop can be operated as a computer because it is connected to the standard keyboard and, for example, a TV LED Screen or PC screen can be connected.

The computer is especially useful if you have a lot of power-intensive applications and if you want to expand the computer in the future. However, today's laptops or notebooks are sufficient for simple office and multimedia applications even in the lower price segment < 500 $.

For gaming, the desktop computer is usually better, and repairing and upgrading is easier and cheaper. For a laptop, the memory and hard drive are the only components that can be upgraded in a laptop, this should be taken into account. 

2.) The decision-making aid between laptop (notebook) and computer!

Here are a few points that can be helpful in making a decision!

The power consumption of desktop computers!
Desktop computers typically use more power than laptops. You need to provide power to a higher performance AC adapter, multiple components in the computer, and a monitor. If the power supply fluctuates or fails, including voltage drops, all documents that are being worked on and not saved can be lost, except when using a UPS .

The power consumption  of laptop computers! 
use less power than a desktop computer. Smaller components mean less power is needed to make them work. Laptops also have a battery, so fluctuations in power and outages won't cause unsaved work to be lost. The battery will turn on immediately if the power supply fluctuates or goes out.
 
The cost of computers (calculator, pc),
there are a variety of desktop PC options that allow a wide range of prices, but the starting point is relatively cheap. For a complete computer + monitor package, desktops can be started for as little as 400 euros and are still a fairly powerful system.

The laptop cost!
These can also be started with different component options, but are less extensive than desktops. To get a more powerful laptop (higher speed, better graphics, more storage space, etc.), the price can be significantly higher and, depending on the brand, can be up to € 1000 - € 1500 or more, but for office applications you can find models from 300- € 400.

Play on the desktop computer!
Desktops are capable of using high performance graphics cards that have higher power demands and require better heat dissipation, and because of the space on a desktop and the ability to use power supplies greater than 750 watts, virtually any graphics card can be used on a desktop , including two or more graphics cards at the same time.

Play games on your laptop!

The physical storage space in a laptop is limited, which can limit graphics capabilities. While high-end laptops for gaming and CAD-based applications can deliver graphics that are above average, the space in the laptop case limits heat dissipation. The performance is also limited, so that graphics cards that require this higher performance cannot be executed, classic games that were developed before 2010 can mostly be played, e.g.  Far Cry PC 2007 .
 

Info:

The elegant tips are not only written for Windows 11, 10 , also for MAC OS, Linux, or Google, ... The same criteria apply, regardless of whether it is a Windows desktop, tablet, iPad, Surface Pro / Go, or Android is even a server operating system.





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