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  As personal computing has grown in the past several years into a mainstay of human productivity and entertainment, the notebook computer has emerged as perhaps the most versatile PC hardware available. It continues to grow in popularity because of the many advantages it offers. While desktop computers provide the greatest processing power, and netbooks and mobile devices shrink into yet smaller forms, the notebook computer delivers excellent processing power in a relatively small package.
  
  

Portability

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  Portability defines the notebook computer category. You can pick a notebook up and carry it from one room to another; place it in a case and walk it across town or carry it onto an airline flight; or set it in the seat next to you in your car and drive to the four corners of the continent. A notebook computer carries your personal data and computing applications with you wherever you take it.
  
  

Wireless

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  Wireless networking and Internet are available on all forms of computers, but notebooks can be completely wireless through the use of a rechargeable battery. Notebook computers require no phone lines, no Ethernet cables and no power cords. The only constraints on the wireless functionality of a notebook are charging the battery when it has run out of power, and the availability of a wireless Internet connection to access the Internet.
  
  

Power-Efficient

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  To accommodate for use with a battery, notebook computers have several power-saving features to minimize their consumption. These include a specialized mobile central processing unit (CPU), the ability to reduce screen brightness, or settings that turn off the hard drive when not in use. Even when plugged in, notebook computers consume less power than most desktop computers.
  
  

Self-Contained

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  Desktop computers require a variety of peripheral components, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Notebooks are all-in-one products that incorporate, into a single case, every piece of equipment that is necessary to run the computer.
  
  

Comfortable

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  You can employ ergonomics with a notebook just as you would with a desktop by sitting at a desk while using it. But you can also enjoy the comfort and convenience of setting it on your lap on a park bench or laying it on your belly while reclining in bed. Notebooks are light and versatile so that you can use them in whatever position is most comfortable for you.
  
  

Affordable

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  Notebook computers have dropped drastically in price in the recent past. While desktop computers are typically still less expensive and more powerful, notebooks are quickly catching up both in performance and price. The added convenience makes notebooks a sensible choice when choosing a computer.