Monday, October 12, 2009

Introduction

The world is continuously evolving. Inventions and technology had leap frog from transistors to digital IC's, from coal to electronic devices, and from typewriters to sophisticated computers.


One of the fascinating inventions man had ever made is the computer. Computers play a vital role in our lives today. Proliferation particularly of laptop computers can be seen anywhere around the world as computers continue to explore and penetrate each and every major industries. Laptop computers are a necessity and constitute a basic part of our everyday living.


First of all, it is convenient to use and can be carry anywhere we want to go. That is the basic idea why laptop computers became so popular, the concept of mobile computing, anywhere and anytime. It is also widely used in communication over the internet. Sending of emails, chats and video conferencing are some form of communication laptop computers can offer.


These laptops evolved from Pentium I, Pentium II, Pentium III, to Pentium IV and now Pentium D or Core 2(Duo) processors. It is also being manufactured by a variety of known manufacturers like HP, IBM, DELL, Acer, Toshiba and many more. Also, two well known processor companies are behind its processor prowess, Intel and AMD. Both have tied up with laptop manufacturers and produce a variety of models based on specifications. Laptop or mobile computers are also popular to the academe and business world. There is a notion that, there is a particular laptop that suits the need of every individual.


Laptop computers may be considered as one of the greatest invention of mankind as it becomes an inherent part of our lives.