The notion of laptop is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). However, the term is frequently used in our language.
It is important to establish that the etymological origin of this term is found in English and is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:
-The noun “lap”, which can be translated as “lap” and has a Germanic root.
-The word “top”, which is synonymous with “the highest” or the “top” and also has Germanic roots.
A laptop is a portable computer (that is, a computer or portable computer ). Another concept in the English language that is used to refer to this device is notebook . That is why it can be said that laptop, notebook and portable computer are synonyms: all ideas refer to the same element.
It is important to know that within the laptop sector we come across several different types of laptops, among which we can highlight the following:
-Ultrabook, which is a laptop that is identified by being very light, durable and thin. Its screen is usually between 11 and 15 inches.
-Netbook is the name given to the laptop that stands out because it is very economical and also because it weighs very little. It is mainly used to work with email and to browse the Internet.
-Gaming laptops are the ones preferred by those who use them to play video games. These highlight the fact that their images have great quality and that they have a powerful graphics card.
Ease of movement is the main characteristic of a laptop. Unlike a desktop computer , it does not have to be connected to work, since it has a battery that provides the necessary energy. Therefore, as long as the battery is charged, it is possible to use the laptop without connecting it to the mains.
In general, the laptop offers similar features to a desktop computer. In this way it allows the same jobs to be carried out since they have similar properties in terms of hardware and software . Of course, laptops are less heavy and smaller so that they can be carried around.
This portability makes laptops an ideal tool for travelers and independent or freelance workers . They can be carried in a bag or briefcase and, in this way, the person carries with them everything they need to work, communicate, etc.
Let's take the case of a journalist who travels the world writing notes that he sends to different newspapers and magazines. This reporter's “office” is his laptop, since there he stores information and writes his articles.
When buying a laptop you have to take into account not only the use that is going to be given to it but also the size of its screen, the memory it has, the operating system it has, the price it is for. for sale, its weight and dimensions, the brand that supports it and, of course, its graphics card.