What is a Laptop?

A laptop is a portable personal computer that integrates all the components of a desktop computer,
including a display, keyboard, touchpad (or mouse), speakers, and battery into a single compact unit.

• Processor (CPU) – The brain of the laptop (e.g., Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen).
• RAM (Memory) – Helps the laptop run multiple tasks smoothly (commonly 8GB or 16GB).
• Storage – SSD (faster) or HDD (larger but slower).
• Graphics Card (GPU) – Handles visuals, gaming, and video editing.
• Display – Screen size (e.g., 13″, 15″, 17″) and resolution (e.g., Full HD, 4K).
• Battery – Allows mobility; battery life can range from 3 to 12+ hours.

Uses of a Laptop:

• Education – For students, online classes, and assignments.
• Work – Office tasks, coding, content creation, etc.
• Gaming – High-performance laptops support modern games.
• Media – Watching videos, streaming, browsing the web.