Laptop Computers
Ever since the prices for laptops have dropped dramatically and their performance is close to desktop computers for the money, many are making the switch to mobile computing, replacing the desktop computer with a laptop. Even though mobility of a laptop is partly dependent on longevity of the battery life of the machine, this issue is not so relevant for many who replace their desktops and only occasionally unplug the main power cable from the laptop. Naturally, mobile professionals, such as salesmen, have long benefited from mobile computing. Many of the laptops aimed at mobile professionals are ultra-portable, with specific mobile chips, reduced weight (through smaller displays and less additional devices, such as DVD drives), and wireless networking connectivity options. Laptop Computers – Manufacturers The yearly global market for laptop computers has been estimated to be in excess of 37 million units, according to the Taiwanese Market Intelligence Center (MIC) research organization. To meet this strong and increasing global demand, there are an increasing number of laptop manufacturers. In fact, many of the same companies that manufacture desktops also make laptops. However, there are some companies, such as Sager, that manufacture only laptops. This allows them to better serve the needs of their specific customer base and specific laptop market segments. The manufacturers of laptops include: Hewlett Packard (global number one in computers, no. 2 in laptops) These are the bigger laptop manufacturers with availability of products in the U.S. All in all, some resources list more than a hundred different manufacturers.
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