Laptops have, since the early 2000s, been the only choice for on the go computing. As recently as 2006 though, smartphones have been slowly working their way into mobile computing. Even more recently, tablet PCs have been able to prove that you do not need a full size laptop to be productive on the go. Some people would argue that these “ultraportable devices” are not as capable as full size laptops doing everything they can do such as multitasking.
I disagree. I think smartphones and tablets will replace laptops because they are much more portable, they can perform tasks just as well as their full size competitors and they cost much less. Laptops have one problem; they are large and somewhat bulky. Smartphones and tablets are slim and they can be carried around in your pocket or in your hand while not adding much bulk. For a laptop to be considered “full size,” you usually are looking at a 13-inch screen or larger.
These larger screens, while giving the user more room to display their information, can be a pain to carry around due to their larger and awkward size. Also, the battery life of laptops is usually around 3 ? to 4 hours which can be a problem for some people. However, to get a bigger battery means more weight. A standard laptop can weigh about 4-5 pounds. More weight can be a bigger burden to the user. Smartphones and Tablets use ultra low power screens and processors to achieve 6 hours of battery life or better, and weigh less than a pound, making them perfect for on the go productivity.
The Term Paper on Samsung vs. Apple – The smartphone wars
The Samsung Galaxy S has a better operating system than the Apple iPhone, which is why Apple is suing Samsung over infringement rights; greed took over. The smartphone craze was started in 2007, when the Apple Corporation strove to be the next innovative mind in the electronics world. These innovations were followed by greed and a desire to own the market. Samsung and Google wanted a piece of the ...
Laptops have been popular for their desktop like performance. They are able to go on the web, check email, and create and edit documents. In addition, a laptop can get very hot while in use. In fact, an actual condition can come from using your laptop on your lap. Scrotal hyperthermia, where a male’s reproductive organs can become overheated has been found to happen during normal use. Using a tablet or smartphone, that will not happen. These devices produce little heat and you are always holding them. Therefore, they are much more comfortable to use.
Laptops have become more expensive as time has gone on. As technology has improved, laptops have had to improve to match their desktop counterparts. Most of what you use a laptop for is to go online, check email, and do some word processing. Nothing significant, though the cost of laptops today start at around $500 on the low end. A tablet PC at its high end is about that much and it does the same thing the laptop does with good performance. The vice president of Gigabyte, producer of PC motherboards says that laptops will eventually die off. (Because of their) internet capabilities, users will eventually stop buying notebooks for their mobile computing needs. Instead everything done away from the desk or even on the road will be done through a smartphone or tablet. ” Laptops have been around for a while, and they have allowed us to take the power of computing anywhere. However lighter and smaller smartphones and tablets have allowed us to not have to carry around a huge computer, but keep our world portable. Can these products improve? Yes, and they will as technology continually improves and gets smaller and faster.
