| Laptops are portable, small sized computer systems | | | | to satisfy the needs of the user. Mini laptop batteries |
| that can be used anywhere and everywhere. They | | | | are compact and may have battery support for a |
| do not require any elaborate wiring and have | | | | shorter duration compared to the average laptop. |
| revolutionized the concept of mobile computing. Mini | | | | Mini laptops are mostly used by businesspersons and |
| laptops are smaller laptops often referred to as | | | | traveling employees. The price of mini laptops that |
| handtops or palmtops. They are small enough to fit in | | | | offer basic features may range from $500 to $2000. |
| the palm of the hand. They weigh lesser than an | | | | Advanced mini laptops may be slightly more |
| average laptop and have smaller screens and | | | | expensive and offer features similar to an average |
| keyboards. The area for mouse movement is also | | | | laptop without compromising on size. Mini laptops can |
| smaller in dimension. | | | | be purchased from computer vending stores all over |
| Mini laptops are not as efficient in functioning as an | | | | the nation or online on trade websites such as e-Bay |
| average laptop. Mini laptops have slower processing | | | | and Amazon. Manufacturers such as Toshiba, Hewlett |
| speeds, in the range of 500 MHz to 800 MHz. The | | | | Packard, Dell, Apple, and IBM offer a wide selection |
| hard disk storage provided can range from 2GB to | | | | of mini laptops. |
| 10GB. System memory or Random Access Memory | | | | Buyers are advised to evaluate their needs before |
| may range from 32MB to 128MB. Mini laptops may | | | | purchasing a mini laptop. A large number of websites |
| have optical drives that can read compact disks and | | | | offer detailed information about mini laptops along |
| DVDs. Common mini laptops have basic Internet | | | | with expert reviews and ratings. Newsgroups, |
| connectivity features using internal modems. There | | | | forums, and magazines offer analysis and merit of |
| may be only one expansion slot for USB support. Mini | | | | specific mini laptops. |
| laptops, however, can be customized and upgraded | | | | |