what is laptop

A laptop, also known as a notebook computer, is a small, portable personal computer. It typically has a clamshell form factor with a flat panel display screen on one half and a keyboard on the other half. The name "laptop" refers to the fact that the computer can be practically placed on (or on top of) the users lap and can be used similarly to a notebook. Laptops combine many of the input/output components and capabilities of a desktop computer into a single unit, including a display screen, small speakers, a keyboard, and a pointing device (such as a touchpad or pointing stick) . Most modern laptops include a built-in webcam and microphone, and many also have a touchscreen. Laptops can be powered by an internal battery or an external power supply by using an AC adapter. Laptops are designed to be easily transported and used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings. They can be turned into a desktop computer with a docking station, which is a hardware frame that supplies connections for peripheral input/output devices such as a monitor, keyboard, and printer.