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Compare Laptops To Desktops
By Joel Wannamaker
Without stating the most obvious, desktop computers are much
different than laptops in how their components are constructed
and put into place. Obviously, you know that a notebook computer
is a smaller, mobile computer.
It is less powerful than a desktop, but you have the added benefit
of mobility. The components of a laptop are very similar to that
of desktop computers, but are miniaturized for mobility and power
consumption. They also have a built in LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
that allows your viewing in one small package.
Laptops Use Different Memory Modules Than Desktops
The true differences are inside the laptops. They use different
memory modules for the RAM (Random Access Memory). The desktop
computer RAM is usually a DIMM versus the laptop using a SO-DIMM.
The DIMM stands for Dual In-line Memory Module. The SO-DIMM is
Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module. The SO-DIMM can support
the same level of bits that the desktop computer can. Both can
support anywhere from 32 bit data transfers on up to 64 bit data
transfers.
Space Constricted
The SO-DIMM is more or less equal to the DIMM in power and speed,
but since laptops are space constricted, they are smaller and
must utilize less space for the same comparable speeds. There
is also a different procedure for upgrading notebooks in comparison
to the desktop computer.
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You will also need to know that there is a distinct difference
between an Apple memory and that of a Compaq memory. It is important
to only buy products that work with your particular model and
series if you want the upgrade to work well for your particular
laptop.
Ability To Upgrade Laptop Memory
Once you know the differences between the memory modules, you
will be able to upgrade laptops without any problems. Just remember
that you are not going to have the big card slots that you would
on a desktop computer. Make sure you have the information on hand
when you go to buy the new computer memory upgrade modules.
You will save yourself some time and money by being prepared
when you go shopping. If you are computer impaired, then you can
always take your laptop into a computer repair shop and have them
upgrade your computer for you. That is usually the easiest way
to go.
You can do it yourself as long as you do some research to find
out how your particular laptop works.
About the Author:
Joel Wannamaker has written a number of articles on computers
and software including
Internet Traffic,
Start A Website,
Internet Connection Speed,
In Education Online,
Affiliate Programs,
Search Engine Optimisation,
Pay Per Click
Free Search Engine,
SEO Search Engine,
Search Marketing,
Search Engine Optimization Google.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The Computer Memory Facts.....
What are the types of computer memory storage?
There are four different types of memory storage
that you should know about. These four types of memory storage are:
Primary storage, Secondary storage, Tertiary storage and Off-line storage.
Each one may save information but it will be to a different location and
will be a different method of storing the information.
What is non-volatile storage?
Non-volatile storage is memory stored that
is actually saved to the hard-drive. When you power off your desktop
computer or laptop the information is not wiped out. This type
of storage is used for your important paperwork, any information
you want to retain from assorted files or if you are saving your
game information as you go along.
Many times the computer will automatically
save information for you temporarily. You have to physically save
some information in order for it not to be lost.
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