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Laptop computers are portable, personal computers designed to be used on the lap. Questions about laptop computers, laptop manufacturers, and laptop technologies belong here.

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What is the best laptop to use for graphic design?

Essentially what it boils down to is a system that will help you with the type of overall work you're doing and the programs required to achieve your goals for that project.

Mac or PC really doesn't matter anymore, though there are those on both sides who will swear by both. The top design programs are built for use with both Mac and PC, so in the end, what matters is your personal preference, software technical requirements (RAM, Video RAM, CPU, etc.), and of course, what you can afford.

In general, the best type of notebooks for top design programs are going to be those for gaming or high performance. This is because they are specifically built for high-end multimedia use and presentation, and if you compare the technical requirements for such programs, they line up very well with high performance systems, with a little extra for software updates as time passes.

Bottom line - for top performance, check the system requirements of the media design programs you wish to run, be it for graphics, sound, video, animation, etc., double the RAM and VRAM, and you'll be set with a system that should carry you through at least 3 software updates. Always get a system with 2 internal drives, never just one; a single drive severely limits performance when dealing with design programs (e.g., main drive being used as a scratch disk for large files).

If a laptop has a built in camera can you use an external camera with the laptop?

yes. The chat or video recording software you use should have a place to select the input source to use. The builtin camera will be one choice and any additional cameras that you have plugged in and installed drivers for will be other choices.

What minerals are in a laptop?

Mineral in a computer would include quartz (in oscillator crystals), silicon (in the chips), perhaps some germanium (also in IC chips), and there may be gold on some of the contacts or internal traces. There would also be copper (circuit board traces), tin (solder), and lead (solder). Sometimes tiny amounts of silver is added to solder. The case can contain iron alloys in the form of steel.
sulfer and quarz are in a computer

Has Rupert Grint got a laptop?

Um No he dosen't but Daniel Radcliffe does :D

Can you connect your laptop to your ps3 and see What is on your laptop on your tv?

I haven't tried it but im looking into it but using a video capture device like Dazzle DVD recorder but I don't know what the quality is like on that.

Gamebridge provides reasonable quality for PlayStation 2 however the lack of HD severely impacts PlayStation 3, it does deserve credit for showing no lag time that. The connections are component and s-video. (price with TV tuner $15)

What laptop does Justin bieber have?

Justin Bieber has a Macbook Pro. They are very expensive ranging from $1,200-$2,500. Depending on the screen and RAM and many other stuff. I really wish I had a Macbook Pro, they are really a GOOD laptop. Apple are the best people. I'd recommend this laptop to you too.

How do you connect your laptop to your home theater amplifier?

You need to plug an auxiliary cable in to your laptop and get a 3/4" adapter for the cable and plug it into your receiver. At least that's what I need to.

How do you connect your laptop to your PC monitor?

Its basically the same as hooking your desktop up to your monitor, depending if your laptop or the cable uses VGA, DVI, DisplayPort or HDMI. Usually there should be a port on the back or sometimes even on the side of your laptop. Most VGA ports are blue, most DVI ports are white and nearly all DisplayPort and HDMI ports are black.

Example of VGA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VGA_port.jpg

Example of DVI: http://help.bluebones.net/imgdvi_port.jpg

Example of DisplayPort: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mini_DisplayPort_on_Apple_MacBook.jpg

Example of HDMI: http://www.surfshopcomputers.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Guide-connect-laptop-to-HDMI.jpg

If the cable that comes from the monitor is DVI (white) and the port on your laptop is VGA (blue) or vice versa, you will have to get a DVI/VGA converter, they run from 5-10 USD. In most cases you should be fine just as long as you have a VGA or DVI port on you laptop.

If you have a DisplayPort or HDMI, all you need is either an HDMI or DisplayPort cable with the same type input in your display. If you don't have DisplayPort, chances are the laptop has an HDMI so you can just use the HDMI connection. Most new displays (TV's and Monitors) have an HDMI, DVI and/or VGA input.

How to fix Hp 6515b Laptop t not booting up?

First you take the laptop and stick it up your anus. Then you go in and out with it like you do your dildo and or gerbil. Then you pull it out very slowly and then you stick your wiener in the USB port and have intercourse with it until you adjaculate all inside it.

What is a good laptop for photography?

Apple Macintosh computers have a reputation for being the best computers for photography.

However, whether you choose Mac or PC, equip your machine with as much memory (RAM) and hard disk space as you can afford. Programs like Photoshop use significant memory, and the RAW file format requires a lot of hard disk space.

Also, whether Mac or PC, consider a laptop for tethering.

What laptop is best for graphic design and animation?

No cheap laptop will do graphics design very well. For Graphics Design I would purchase a Mac. Apple does graphics better than any Windows PC. The Apple MacBook will serve you well, and will cost you $999. This is the best graphics laptop you can get for under $1,000. Also no anti-virus or anti-spyware software is required. Everything you need will come pre-installed, short of the graphics program of your choice.

What was invented before laptops?

  • slide rules (linear, circular, cylindrical, etc.)
  • nomographs
  • mechanical desk calculators
  • printed lookup tables
  • napier's bones
  • sector
  • abacus and counting boards
  • fingers
  • etc.

Adam Osborne inventor of the laptop computer?

yeah... to find info bout him, just search him on google, bing, or wikipedia

What was the first laptop and when was it invented?

The first commercially available laptop was the Osborne 1. It used the CP/M Operating System. Likely the first laptop, though, was the Xerox NoteTaker. It used a version of the Smalltalk Operating System.

Why was the laptop made?

The laptop was designed to make a personal computer easily portable.

The first portable computer was the GriD Compass (weighing about 5 kilograms). It was invented by Bill Moggridge in 1979 and cost several thousand dollars when it was first sold in 1982. It was widely used by the military and aboard the Space Shuttle.

The first true laptop was invented by Adam Osborne in 1981. It was called 'Osborne 1' and cost $1,795. It came bundled with $1,500 worth of programmes and had a tiny monitor screen built into it. This first portable computer was a success, with sales reaching 10,000 units a month.

IBM launched the IBM 5155 Portable Personal Computer in 1984. In 1988, Compaq Computer launched the first laptop PC with VGA graphics, the Compaq SLT/286. In 1989, NEC released UltraLite, which was the first lightweight 'laptop' computer. Weighing under 5 lbs, it was the precursor of today's models.

When was the laptop invented?

The first laptop concept that can be found was the "Dynabook" concept (not to be confused with Toshiba's Dynabook laptop line) developed by Alan Kay in 1968. No actual laptop was ever created however, it was simply the laptop concept that was thought up and described.

The first mass-produced portable computer was the "Osborne 1" which became available in 1981. This was a large and heavy machine about the size of a sewing machine, and had a 5" text only monitor. It used the CP/M operating system. It was not sold in large numbers at all.

Arguably the first true laptop made it's appearance in 1982. This was the GRiD Compass 1101. It introduced the familiar clamshell design with it's closing top, and it ran on batteries. It was not an IBM compatible computer, however, and its initial price was between $8 - 10k. Because of it's high price, it was not really a consumer product, but was used by the military and NASA on their work on the space shuttle during the 1980's. GRiD Systems was later bought by Tandy corporation (Radioshack).

Also released in 1982 another contender for the title of the first true laptop was the Dulmont Magnum, which made its appearance in Australia. This was the only laptop ever to be produced in Australia. It also had a clamshell design, and although it had a MS DOS 2.1 operating system, it wasn't really IBM compatible.

By 1983, many other manufacturers such as HP, Sharp, Sanyo, etc. began producing laptops and making them available on the consumer market.

The first IBM PC-compatable laptop made its appearance in 1983, as well. This was the Compaq Portable. It was still rather large and was not battery powered, but required AC power to run.

Which is the world's best computer brand?

It depends on the kind of computer you wish to buy. There are several categories of computers and what individual needs are. Here are some of the best computers for different tasks:

  • Gaming: Alienware- these computers have raw power, perfect for gaming and movies. They are some of the best out there from a technical standpoint.
  • Business: Dell or Apple- While Dell is more affordable and commonly used, if you can afford it go with Apple. An Apple can do absolutely anything a Dell can do and more. Dell however has the upper hand with the affordability and existing use.
  • Art/Music/Film Design: Apple is by far the most evolved and developed brand for designing and creating. This is a staple of the company and rightly so; all their programs run without a hitch and their machines are capable of high processing power
  • Overall use and Reliability: Apple- No matter who you are, if you use an Apple it will just work. They are easy, user friendly and reliable. Virtually no virus' exist for Mac's operating system and it includes so many features that just make since. If you want a computer that just works and will never crash, buy a Mac. They are good at just about everything. (they can run all Windows OS' including windows 7)

Who made the laptop?

The Gavilan SC, released in 1983, was the first computer described as a "laptop" by its manufacturer. The Dulmont Magnum was a flip form top portable computer released in Australia in 1981-82, but it was not called a laptop by its maker.

The first computers that were portable enough to be held on the lap were made in the early 70's. The first demonstrated was the IBM Scamp in 1973.

How do you get backgrounds on your laptop?

You can find free (public domain) backgrounds on: ---- ---- Go on the net, ask for free software, you will get plenty of sites. Choose one, most have background screens to down load, cost you nothing. I have a beautiful aquarium I bought at wall marts for ten bucks.