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In chapter six we learned how to:

1. Describe laptops and different portable devices.
2. how to identify and describe the components of a laptop.
3. How to compare a desktop and laptop components.
4. Explain how to configure laptops.
5. Learn about the different mobile phone standards.
6. How to identify common maintenance techniques for laptops and portable devices.
7. How to describe how to troubleshoot laptops and portable devices.

So basically it was about comparing laptops, smart phones and PDAs, to find out what one was the best.

In chapter 6 we learned the common uses of laptops, smart phones and PDA’s and many more things witch I wil go on to say later on.

Laptop:

• Taking notes quickly wherever you are. 
• Presenting information.
• Accessing data away from home.
• Playing games.
• Watching movies.
• Accessing the Internet in a public place.
• Sending and receiving e-mail.

Smart phones:

• Built-in camera.
• Allows you to access document.
• E-mail and texts.
• Television, music and radio.

PDA’s

• Address book.
• Calculator.
• Alarm clock.
• Internet access.
• E-mail.
• Global positioning.

Some common features of a laptop include:

• There small and portable.
• They have an integrated display screen in the lid.
• They have an integrated keyboard in the base.
• They run on AC power or a rechargeable battery.
• They support hot-swappable drives and peripherals.
• Most laptops can use docking stations and port replicators to connect peripherals.

Laptop vs Desktop:

There are many differences between laptops and desktops. Here is a video on it-Desktop vs Laptop (apple mac)

The different power managements fro a laptop and a Desktop.

Laptop- Are portable so that means they have a batteries to power them which are usually chargeable.

Desktop- They are powered by cables that is why they can be large and that’s why they are stationary.

Some of the components of a laptop and desktop are:

• Printers
• Scanners
• Floppy disk drives
• Mice
• Cameras
• Keyboards
• Hard drives
• Flash drives
• Optical drives
• MP3 players

To configure power settings you need to:

1. Enter BIOS setup by pressing the appropriate key or key combination while the computer is booting. Typically this is the Delete key or the F2 key, but there are several other options.
2. Locate and enter the Power Management settings menu item.
3. Use the appropriate keys to enable ACPI mode.
4. Save and exit BIOS setup.

Laptop year	Additional information	Picture
1979	This was used by NASA in the space shuttle programs.
1981	It had a 5 inch screen, two 51/4 floppy drives and cam with software applications.
1983	This was powered by AA batteries.
1988	It was the first laptop to come with VGA graphics.
1991	It has the form factor for all the other laptops.
2006	It is wireless, longer life battery and comparable desktop performance.

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