With laptop prices getting lower and very close to that of comparable desktop computers, more people opt for laptop instead of desktop computers. Here are the recommended specifications of your laptop for general office work.

- 1.4 - 1.7 GHz Pentium M CPU
- 512 MB memory
- Lithium ion batteries
- 12 - 14 inch display
- 40 GB hard drive
- Touchpad pointing device
- 2 - 3 USB ports


Ironically, despite their name, using a laptop on one's lap can be both unpleasant (due to heat from the computer, particularly from its CPU) and possibly even dangerous to the laptop (it may overheat). It is best to always use a laptop on a desk.

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