The development of computer technology has led to the fact that, unlike the 20th century, now a person is provided with several kinds of computers: stationary, laptop, netbook, tablet . But most often it happens that in the store of technology, offer to buy a computer or a laptop.
Going to the store, it is recommended to determine in advance what you want to buy, a laptop or a stationary computer. Since often sellers - consultants try to sell something more expensive, and this may not be what you need in your situation.
In this article, we'll look at what exactly a laptop differs from a computer, and that is more suitable for games, for work or for home.
First, we will determine what advantages each of these types of technology possesses, in comparison with each other.
Advantages of a personal computer:
- large monitor;
- lower price;
- high power;
- the possibility of increasing the memory due to an additional hard drive;
- ease and cheapness of repair;
- does not heat up;
- good sound.
Advantages of a laptop:
- compactness;
- mobility;
- quiet operation;
- absence of a large number of wires;
- presence of built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth;
- independence from the grid.
Having determined what is the difference between a laptop and a computer, you can now consider what purposes to use them more rationally.
Game computer or gaming laptop
Modern games involving children, teenagers and even adults require a certain level of power, RAM, sound and video cards. Very often, these indicators for a laptop are lower than for a stationary computer of the same price. Therefore, if you buy equipment for the purpose of playing, it is better to choose a stationary computer or an expensive laptop of the latest developments. But what for to overpay, if more often people in such play houses, as it occupies a lot of time.
Can a laptop replace a computer?
If you do not need to work on a computer with graphics or other programs that require high power and good speed for your work, then yes.
Laptops are most often purchased in the following situations:
- students for mobile communication or study;
- for conducting field seminars or conferences;
- if your housing conditions do not allow you to organize a full-fledged workplace behind a stationary computer;
- if you only need to work on one machine without transferring data;
- the work is connected with constant moving.
But, having made a choice in favor of the laptop, it is necessary to remember that this is a fragile thing and if you drop it or shed water on it, then, most likely, you will have to buy a new one.
Laptop or computer: what's more harmful?
More and more there is information and talk about the dangers of radiation emanating from electrical appliances . But to say that the laptop, thanks to its small size, emits less can not, so the harm from them is the same.
Scientists have proved that when working on a laptop, because of the screen located too low the person takes the wrong posture than when working on a stationary computer. Therefore, there is an overstrain of the muscles holding the head in an upright position. This leads to the formation of a wrong posture. Also, because of the small screen of the laptop, a lot of stress is on the eyes and they get tired faster. But all this can be eliminated by making regular breaks in work and taking the right posture.
Making the choice to buy a computer or a laptop, it is better not to rely on the criterion "what is cheaper", but still think about what it will be more convenient for you to work.