Module 7 - Laptop PCs

1. Portable PCs
• Differ from desktop in several key areas:
• size and weight
• display type
• cost
• power source
• port replicators

attaches to a special connector on the back of a laptop to provide a range of full-size ports for devices

• docking stations

sophisticated port replicator that may support add-in cards.  When docked, a portable computer can function as a desktop machine