What is the difference between a laptop and notebook?

Question

What are the differences if there is any and which one is more advantageous than the other?

Comments

whats a notebook,is it the one i write on ,or its its similar to a computer

Answer 1

A LAPTOP is a small mobile computer, which usually weighs between 1.4 to 5.4 Kgs, depending on size, materials, and other factors. Laptops were developed to get in the portability factor with the computers

A NOTEBOOK is an extremely lightweight about 3 inches or less in thickness, its a personal computer and are small enough to fit easily in a briefcase. Notebooks were designed to get the frequently used functionalities of a computer in a handy size and easy to carry case.

Comments

Great answer, thanks

Answer 2

The name Notebook gained popularity after toshiba battery exploding on pple lap thereby burning some sensitive flesh. A new harmless name was needed by the PR!!

Anywhere its the same thing just the the difference in name usage.

Comments

Thanks, Mackdonald, for answering.

Answer 3

Nowadays laptop computers are more frequently called notebook computers, though technically laptops are somewhat larger in size than notebooks, in both thickness and weight.