Even some 15 years ago, only a few had a personal computer. Now the choice is huge: you can limit yourself to a traditional personal computer, you can prefer a laptop, netbook or tablet. And many, having a stationary computer at home, also purchase a laptop. For what?
Despite the variety of modifications of computer equipment, it is still difficult for a light and compact laptop to compete with its stationary counterpart in terms of power, upgradeability and compatibility with various operating systems.
A laptop comparable in power to a stationary PC costs much more than the latter.
A fast and reliable personal computer is still the preferred choice for most users in their home.
But at the same time, they do not refuse to buy a laptop, if there is such an opportunity. It would seem, why is there another computer in the house, moreover, having obvious drawbacks, such as a deliberately lower processor performance, difficulty in repairing in case of breakdown, etc.?
In fact, a laptop gives its owner additional benefits and can be a great addition to a powerful stationary machine. It has several advantages over a bulky personal computer.
Mobility
On a laptop, you can install programs necessary for work or study and perform work or study tasks in any convenient place, slowly home or office. Business people actively use a laptop on business trips, students at the expense of it solved the problem of computerizing their workplace in a hostel or rented apartment.
Compactness
The small size of the laptop makes it easy to use not only when traveling, but also at home. When closed, it takes up no more space than a folder with documents, and in working order it can be placed on a small table.
You can use a coffee table or a specialized table for working on a laptop, or simply place it on your lap.
This is relevant if several people live in one small room using a computer at the same time, and there is not enough space to accommodate two stationary machines.
In addition, you can work on a laptop without connecting additional devices such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor. This further increases the compactness of the notebook and the possibility of using it in confined spaces.
Ability to work in "non-working" conditions
The laptop is equipped with a battery, and this allows you to use it even where there is no way to connect to an uninterruptible power supply (in nature, in transport). If you have a USB modem or free wi-fi access, you can easily connect to the World Wide Web in hotels, cafes and other places.
But even in the absence of the Internet, the presence of a laptop makes it possible to view photos almost anywhere, work with documents. If you pre-load music, movies or games on your laptop, you can easily entertain yourself or your child on the road, on vacation, during a forced long wait in a queue for a doctor, for example, or in an official institution.
