acceleration of notebook (laptop) adaptation

Acceleration of Notebook (Laptop) Adaptation: 

Acceleration of Notebook (Laptop) Adaptation Reporters: Luyao , Flordelyn Suizo , Rhea Frans Saguban , Juliet Camasura , Leighton June Dumanday , Abdul Ghaffar

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Definition of Laptop: A laptop computer, or simply laptop (also known as notebook computer , notebook, notepad, and incorrectly labtop ;), is a small portable computer having its main components (Processor, screen, keyboard) built into a single unit capable of battery powered operation, which usually weighs 2-18 pounds (approximately 1 to 8 kgs ), depending on dimensions, materials, and other variables.

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A laptop , also called a notebook , is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device (a touchpad , also known as a trackpad , and/or a pointing stick) and speakers into a single unit. A laptop is powered by mains electricity via an AC adapter , and can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery .

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Portable computers , originally monochrome CRT-based and developing into the modern laptops, and were originally considered to be a small niche market, mostly for specialized field applications such as the military, accountants and sales representatives. As portable computers became smaller, lighter, cheaper, more powerful and as screens became larger and of better quality, laptops became very widely used for all sorts of purposes.

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A notebook computer is a term used interchangeably with laptop computers. For those of you not familiar, a notebook computer is one that is smaller and lighter than a personal computer. You can take it with you anywhere so it offers you more access to the internet, a way to watch movies, and even a way to work while you are away on business trips.

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The first notebook computer was introduced in 1981 but they were very expensive and not as versatile as they are today. IBM and Epsom both placed versions of portable laptops on the market in 1983. Even with more models emerging, notebook computers were an item often associated only with high profile businessmen.

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It wasn't until 1995 when Microsoft introduced their operating system Windows 95 that the world of notebook computers exploded. This operating system along with advances in technology that allowed notebook computers to function in the same ways as a personal computer led to them dropping in price and more consumers buying them. Some of the improvements that occurred around this time were a better battery that no longer included acid. Power saving notebook computers were introduced so the life of the battery lasted much longer. They also were now able to hold more data so they could be used for more concepts at any given time.

“The Whole Thing Started with Babbage”: 

“The Whole Thing Started with Babbage”

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Computers are everywhere today. They play a major part in almost all facets of our lives. It's hard to imagine living without them. However, computers are relatively new. The personal computer with video made it's first appearance in the early 1970's. It wasn't until the 80's and 90's that they became commonplace in our lives.

Charles Babbage's Difference Engine: 

Charles Babbage's Difference Engine Charles Babbage is considered by most to be the father of the computer. He invented a device called the Difference Engine in 1822 . Babbage, who was an eccentric British mathematician used this device to perform computations or calculations -- and the modern day computer was given it's start! Long trek of time passed ... ....we jump to the early 1950's in the United States. Here's some more interesting facts you might want to know about computers and notebooks:

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Simon Electromechanical Personal Computer One of the first simple computers - the Electromechanical machine which could perform digital computations. It was invented by Edmund Berkeley in 1950.

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First Fully Electronic Computer IBM a company that was incorporated in June 15, 1911 - produced the first fully electronic computer in 1952. It was called the IBM 701. This computer could read and write magnetic tape; only nineteen 701's were ever installed. RCA Bizmac Computer Little known fact about RCA - it was once in the data processing field - competing with IBM. It produced a computer using 25,000 vacuum tubes in 1956. RCA withdrew from manufacturing computers in 1971

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IBM Introduces the Business Computer In 1964 IBM starts producing it's family of Business Mainframe Computers and starts to dominate this market. The First Mouse The first computer mouse is introduced in 1968 by Douglas Engelbart at the Fall Joint Computer Expo in San Francisco.

The First PC - Is Released To The Public: 

The First PC - Is Released To The Public In 1975 - IBM released it's IBM 5100 which was the first PC. Six years later, it's distance cousin - Model 5150 is often referred to as the first PC. The IBM 5100 contained a tape drive for program storage and had only 16K to 64K of memory.

The First Successful Portable Computer: 

The First Successful Portable Computer One of the first portable computers was developed not by any of the major computer companies we know today but by Adam Osborne. Osborne was a publisher of technical books when he introduced the Osborne Portable Computer in 1981. This computer had a small 5-inch CRT which displayed 52 characters of text. Physically, it bares little resemblance to the notebook or laptop computer of today but Osborne's heart was in the right direction -- Osborne wanted a computer that would fit under an airplane seat! The Osborne sold for $1795 and did good business selling 10,000 units a month. However, other larger companies jumped on the bandwagon - Most notably Compaq - and the Osborne computer company went bankrupt in 1983.

Compaq Portable: 

Compaq Portable The computer company Compaq , which gets it name from the word 'compact' introduced the first IBM Compatible computer in 1982. You only have to look at the Stats of the Compaq Portable to see how far notebook computers have advanced. Try getting your daily computer tasks done on 4.77 MHz with 128k of RAM and a 320k floppy disk --- viewed on a 9-inch monochrome screen. This Compaq Portable tipped the scales at 28 lbs!

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We have come a long way! In comparison - the latest HP Pavilion zd8000 comes with a 3.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, 17 inch monitor -- all weighting in at 12.1 lbs. It's a TV set, PVR, DVD player, stereo, and last but not least a computer!

The First Notebook Sized Computer: 

The First Notebook Sized Computer The first notebook to hit the market is generally believed to have been the Epson's HX-20 . This was the world's first hand held computer and it was introduced in JULY 1982 . It had only 16KB of RAM and weighted only 1.6 kg or roughly 3 and half pounds. It proved to be very popular - not only for personal use but also in factories where it could be used on the production line. Today, the notebook or laptop computer is very popular. Some of the major companies or brand names are: Dell, IBM, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, Apple, Averatec and Panasonic. Some of the most highly rated notebooks and laptops being: HP Pavilion zd8000, Gateway M520X, Dell Inspiron 9200, Toshiba Satellite A65, IBM ThinkPad Series, Panasonic ToughBook and the Averatec 6200.

The First Laptop Computer 1981: Osborne 1: 

The First Laptop Computer 1981: Osborne 1 The Osborne 1 was accepted as the first true mobile computer (laptop, notebook) by most historians. Adam Osborne, an ex-book publisher founded Osborne Computer and formed the Osborne 1 in 1981. This was a mobile computer (laptop, notebook) that weighed close to 11kgs and a cost of $1795. The Osborne 1 had a five-inch screen, incorporating a modem port, two 5 1/4 floppy drives, a big collection of bundled software applications, and a battery pack. The computer company was a failure and did not last for very long.

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The Osborne 1 Mobile Computer (Laptop, Notebook) Features Release Date: April 1981 Cost: US $1,795 Weight: 24.5 pounds Processor: Zilog Z80 @ 4.0 MHz Memory: 64K Memory Display: Built-in 5" monitor Ports: 53 X 24 text, Parallel / IEEE-488, modem / serial port Storage: Dual 5-1/4 inch, 91K drives O/S: CP/M

1981 - Epson HX-20 Mobile Computer (Laptop, Notebook): 

1981 - Epson HX-20 Mobile Computer (Laptop, Notebook) The Epson HX-20 battery powered mobile computer (laptop, notebook) was released in 1981. This mobile computer had a 20-character by 4 line LCD display and an integrated printer. It was an A4-sized computer weighing less than 4lb, with a full-size keyboard, integrated display and printer. Epson, during that time, planned its launch in the UK, priced below 1500. The Epson could run independently of AC power for 50 hours using its built-in NiCad battery cells which needed appoximately eight hours to fully recharge. The integrated inked-ribbon matrix printer was capable of printing graphics and upper- or lower-case characters on to plain paper rolls. The space to the right of the screen could have been used by either a micro cassette drive for application or information storage, or a plug-in ROM cartridge. The Epson came with 32K of ROM which had Microsoft Basic and the O/S loaded, and 16K of RAM. An optional expansion unit which clips onto the side of the case can hold an extra 16K of RAM and 32K of ROM.

1983 - Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 Mobile Computer (Laptop, Notebook): 

1983 - Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 Mobile Computer (Laptop, Notebook) In 1983, Radio Shack released the TRS-80 Model 100 Mobile Computer (laptop, notebook), a 4lb battery operated computer with a flat design, having a more modern laptop look than its predecessors. The Tandy 100 was a computer made in Japan by Kyocera. All the ROM programs were written by Microsoft, and even a few of them were written by Bill Gates himself. These programs included a text editor, a telecommunication progam , which uses the built-in modem (300 baud), and BASIC. The operating system uses 3130 bytes of the 8 KB Memory. The CMOS Processor (80c85) allows the Tandy 100 to be used for 20 hours with only 4 AA batteries (5 days at 4 hours/day or 20 days at 1 hour/day). Its processor was also used on the Mars Pathfinder probe's Sojourner rover!

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The Radio shack TRS-80 Model 100 mobile computer (Laptop, notebook) Features Processor: Intel 80c85 (code and pin compatible with 8085) Speed: 3 MHz Memory: 8 kb, up to 32 KB (29638 bytes free) by incremental 8 kb Memory pack on PCB ROM: 32 kb (up to 64 kb) Text Modes: 40 x 8 (LCD screen) Graphic Modes: 240 x 64 (Full-Dot matrix) Colours : Monochrome Sound: Beeper Size: 30 (w) x 21.5 (D) x 4.5 (H) cm.

1984 - IBM 5155: 

1984 - IBM 5155 In February 1984, IBM announced the IBM 5155 Portable Personal Computer (laptop, notebook). This Portable PC was IBM's first carry around computer. It required AC power to be plugged in to work and weighed 13.6Kgs. IBM would seize manufacturing the 5155 laptop in April 1986.

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IBM Portable PC 5155 Mobile Computer (laptop, notebook) Features Release Date: February 1984 Cost: US $4,225 Weight: 30 pounds Processor: Intel 8088 @ 4.77MHz Memory: 256K, 640K max Display: 9-inch amber display CGA graphics, 80 X 25 text Ports: 1 parallel, 1 serial, CGA video Storage: Two 360KB 5.25-inch disk drives O/S: IBM PC-DOS Version 2.10 (disk) Model: Model 68

1989 - Zenith Data Systems Laptop: 

1989 - Zenith Data Systems Laptop In 1989, Zenith Data Systems released the Zenith Minisport , a laptop computer weighing 2.7kgs. It is regarded by many historians as one of the early "real" laptops. It had a 20MB ESDI hard drive, 1.44MB floppy, 2400 baud built-in modem, 640K of RAM, and had a CGA " colour " LCD display. All connectivity ports were accessible via a door in the back.

1992 IBM PCD introduces ThinkPad, the industry’s first notebook with a 10.4 inch color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display and a TrackPoint (red ball) pointing device.: 

1992 IBM PCD introduces ThinkPad, the industry’s first notebook with a 10.4 inch color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display and a TrackPoint (red ball) pointing device.

1994 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first notebook with integrated CD-ROM, the ThinkPad 755CD. : 

1994 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first notebook with integrated CD-ROM, the ThinkPad 755CD.

1997 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first notebook equipped with a DVD-ROM, the ThinkPad 770. Legend signs an Intellectual Property agreement with Microsoft, the most valuable deal ever made in China at the time.: 

1997 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first notebook equipped with a DVD-ROM, the ThinkPad 770. Legend signs an Intellectual Property agreement with Microsoft, the most valuable deal ever made in China at the time.

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2001 An IBM notebook with an embedded security chip becomes the industry’s first notebook to be certified by the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance, an industry body setting data security standards. Legend successfully spins off Digital China Co. Ltd., which is separately listed on the Hong Kong StockExchange . Legend appoints Yuanqing Yang President and CEO. Legend first introduces " digital home " concept and launches accessories-enabling PC.

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1999 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first mini-notebook, weighing under three pounds, with standard ports and a keyboard that is 95 percent of full-size. IBM PCD announces its exit from the retail business. IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first PC with an embedded security chip. Legend becomes the top PC vendor in the Asia-Pacific region and heads the Chinese national Top 100 Electronic Enterprises ranking. Legend launches pioneering Internet PC, with its "one-touch-to-the-net" feature, which enables millions of Chinese PC users to easily access the Internet.

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2000 IBM PCD ships its 10-millionth ThinkPad notebook PC. Legend becomes a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index - HK. Legend ranked in top 10 of world's best managed PC venders.

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2003 IBM PCD introduces the industry’s first notebook with an extended battery life of up to 11 hours. IBM PCD introduces its ThinkCentre desktop PC line. IBM PCD introduces its Active Protection System, the industry’s first notebook with an airbag for hard drive and data protection in case the system is dropped. IBM PCD ships its 20-millionth ThinkPad notebook PC. IBM PCD introduces its ThinkCentre desktop PC line. Legend announces the birth of its new "Lenovo" logo to prepare for its expansion into the overseas market.

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Based on the collaborative application technology, Lenovo initiates IGRS Working Group, in cooperation with a few large companies and the Chinese Ministry of the Information Industry, to promote the formation of the industrial standard. Lenovo launches a Tech RoadShow 2003 nationwide to promote Lenovo's innovation. Lenovo successfully develops DeepComp 6800 in November 2003. It ranks 14th on the global list.

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2006 Lenovo introduces the first dual-core ThinkPad notebook PCs, improving productivity and extending battery life for up to 11 hours. Lenovo technology flawlessly supports the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, supplying 5,000 desktop PCs, 350 servers and 1,000 notebook computers. Lenovo also hosts seven Internet i.lounges for use by Olympic athletes and visitors.

Best Notebook Computers of 2011 : 

Best Notebook Computers of 2011 Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch

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A decade or so ago, the idea of an Apple Computer being the best selling computer today in any format  - notebook  or  desktop, would be considered laughable with PC notebooks being the best sellers year over year, but over the years Apple has reversed their fortunes and now make  the best notebook you can buy today with the Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch model. Featuring a dual core Intel i5 processor running at 2.3GHz, this particular Apple MacBook Pro also holds the distinction of being the cheapest notebook from Apple you can buy in the MacBook Pro lineup. With this model, the Pro version of Apple’s notebook is within reach of most consumers and is priced just 20% more than the Apple MacBook , Apple’s consumer notebook.

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As with all notebook releases, the MacBook Pro runs faster than it’s predecessors but also brings new technology to the Apple notebook arena in the form of Thunderbolt I/O Technology which is much faster than USB and even FireWire and the first Mac, notebook or desktop to feature this new high speed interface. More RAM , a 320 GB hard drive and a new FaceTime built in web camera round out what’ new on the MacBook Pro and why  it is the best selling notebook computer today.

Toshiba Satellite L655-S5158 15.6-Inch Laptop: 

Toshiba Satellite L655-S5158 15.6-Inch Laptop

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One of the biggest reasons for the Toshiba Satellite L655-S5158 to take the number  2 spot is the fact that it’s one of the better value notebooks available today when it comes to price. For the MacBook Pro above, the discount is rather tiny when compared to this Toshiba notebook that comes in priced at half the price of the Apple Mac above.

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4GB of DDR3 SDRAM ships standard with the Toshiba and a 640 GB hard drive means you will have lots of room for your files, photos, music and movies and with up  to five hours of battery life that helps when you need remote computing away from power supplies, such as when traveling, the Toshiba Satellite L655-S51858 notebooks is the perfect travel notebook whether your travels take you around the world or just next door.

Acer AS5736Z-4427 15.6-Inch Laptop: 

Acer AS5736Z-4427 15.6-Inch Laptop

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One of the biggest reasons the Acer AS5736Z-4427 is on the best selling notebooks list is that this is the cheapest notebook of the top 3 notebooks  for 2011 and is one of the few notebooks under $400. While the two laptop computers above are priced more, don’t let this lowest priced notebook fool you into thinking this is a cheap acer notebook that’s not up to the task.

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The 15.6 inch LCD widescreen display is perfect for fun stuff like watching movies thanks to it’s 16:9 widescreen display,  and the fast dual-core Intel Pentium T4500 processor that’s more than fast enough for everyday computing such as facebook , email, web browsing  and working with digital files such as movies, music and digital photos. 2GB of DDR RAM, a 250 GB hard drive, Windows 7, and Microsoft Office Starter Kit just a few of the more notable features on this cheap acer computer that for the price, is hard to beat and offers much better value than a cheap netbook computer might offer but with the Acer you can enjoy a full size keyboard and screen, something even the best netbooks can’t match.

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Today you see people of all ages carrying their notebook computers to the office, home, on airplanes, colleges, and hotels. Many public places are set up with areas for individuals to conveniently use their laptops. Since we live in such a computer age having a notebook computer can help you stay on top of things for work and pleasure no matter where you go. You can find notebook computers in a variety of sizes and from multiple manufacturers. They come with a good price, plenty of storage capacity, and warranties. If you are in the market for a notebook computer you will have no trouble finding exactly what you are looking for.