Whats the difference between a laptop and a notebook

[thebear247]

I was wanting to get my father a laptop he is disabled and cant sit at a desktop computer for too long so.
i went to price some and they range from around 500 to a good 1,500 dollars but then i saw they have notebooks cheaper the cheapest i found was around 300 american dollars .

whats the difference between a notebook and a laptop can you help me out please thanks in advance

 

[Jagger69]

Notebooks are smaller and lighter than laptops.....easier for business travelers. There are other differences regarding built-in peripherals, etc.

See this webpage for more info:

http://www.homeofficebuddy.com/officecomputer/diff-notebook-laptop.shtml

 

[busenbust]

I think the terminology, the nomenclature, often confuses; just buy what you feel is correct for you. I suspect one could say netbooks have a 'limited' screen size of between 9 and 11 inches; a slightly more cramped, but fully functioning, keyboard (which often goes right to the edge of the chassis); a lack of an optical drive (overcome by purchasing a usb external); and a smaller hard drive (say, between 80 - 160GB). Sometimes the OS is installed on a smaller SSD

 

[thebear247]

ok thanks guys for the help i reped you both

 

[mongo18]

A laptop is a more complete computer, notebooks usually allow for an office suite, some media apps and internet, but not much more.

 

[thebear247]

my father dont really do much on the web he likes a few gaming sites and his sports sites other then that he just needs something simple too

 

[busenbust]

my father dont really do much on the web he likes a few gaming sites and his sports sites other then that he just needs something simple too

...In which case, gaming sites can be very processor and memory intensive. A netbook might not be the best option (esp. when you consider the limitations of the graphics component); probably better off a with a fully-fledged laptop.

 

[thebear247]

...In which case, gaming sites can be very processor and memory intensive. A netbook might not be the best option (esp. when you consider the limitations of the graphics component); probably better off a with a fully-fledged laptop.

ok thanks a bunch i was leaning towards laptop anyway just was curious in the difference thanks guys

 

[busenbust]

^Not a problem. Let us know on what you decide. Make sure you make an informed decision. There is just so much junk out there.

 

[BlueBalls]

Notebook

Laptop

:hatsoff:

 

[thebear247]

Notebook

Laptop

:hatsoff:

i knew someone would come in and say that and i happen to know it was gonna be you lol i can also count on you BB

 

[shayd]

I was wanting to get my father a laptop he is disabled and cant sit at a desktop computer for too long so.
i went to price some and they range from around 500 to a good 1,500 dollars but then i saw they have notebooks cheaper the cheapest i found was around 300 american dollars .

whats the difference between a notebook and a laptop can you help me out please thanks in advance

Laptop is a general term for a computer with an integrated monitor. A notebook typically is used to describe smaller, lighter laptops (particularly popular with business people). The $300 laptops you saw are netbooks, and are essentially stripped down laptops designed to provide minimal functionality (word processing, Internet browsing).