Laptops with future?

1988/02/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

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Computers used in most places no longer have anything to do without moving in a fixed place. If necessary, although not highly recommended, within the office we can move them from one position to another without major problems. But these computers, known as desktop computers, have a limit, they have to be connected to the electric current and it is precisely the drawback that is overcome with laptops, which work by battery.

These are small equipment (from 3.5 to 7 kg. ), with liquid screen, glass or plasma, which are currently an indispensable tool for professionals forced to move in some places, such as the USA. And also for those who want to keep working at home, of course.

In principle it can be said that these machines are able to perform most of the work done by desktop computers, always taking into account the memory capacity. On these machines by hand, reports, etc. can be written and not only that, but also corrected and printed later or sent to another computer using the modem.

Nowadays, and at least at the state level, these computers are not very widespread; on the one hand, because they are still quite expensive and on the other, because the work is done mainly in the office or at home, it is not normal that on trips people see themselves working with the computer. In addition, if you want to work at home it seems more appropriate to buy a desktop microcomputer considering prices.

However, it seems that in a short time the clientele of this new product will grow, especially in the banking and journalistic field.