Laptop Glossary part 2

Weight

The normal weight of the standard laptop computers is less than 5 pounds and its size is fit for the briefcase. The display screens of the laptops are brighter than personal computers. You can run your lightweight laptops with the battery packs without plugging them but you need to charge these batteries. You might convenience in traveling with these lightweight laptops. There can be many benefits of these lightweight notebooks for the users.

CPU

CPU or central processing unit is the central part of the computers. All arithmetic jobs are done by the CPU. Control Unit and Arithmetic and logic unit are the main components of the CPU.

Memory

It is also known as RAM or random access memory. It holds all data while computer is running. The computer will be able to access information more quickly if it has large RAM in its memory. The RAM is found in computers and other devices like printers. Dynamic RAM and Static RAM are the two basic types of RAM. The RAM is available in different sizes.

Screen Size

Screen size is the most important component of the laptop. There are screen sizes available from 10.4 inches to 17.1 inches. The physical size of the display is determined by the size of laptops.

Hard Drive Size

The hard drives are used to store data on the computers. It is also known as permanent storage of data and it is an essential part of the laptops. There are small and large size hard drives available and you can choose according to your requirements. Speed of the hard drive is also important and you must consider it. You can choose hard drives that can spin at 7,200 rounds per minute.

WiFI

WiFI or Wireless Fidelity is the process of connecting different computer in network without cables. Small transmitters and receivers are used to connect computers. The wireless technology is being used in most of the new laptops.