Laptop

A desktop-replacement computer is a large laptop which is not intended primarily for mobile use; they are bulkier and not as portable as other laptops, and they are intended for use as compact and transportable alternatives to a desktop computer. ... since around 2010 the distinction in performance between mainstream desktop and laptops have disappeared. The distinction lives on in size: desktop replacements are larger and (typically) heavier than other classes of laptops. They are capable of containing more powerful components and have a 15" or larger display. Their operation time on batteries is typically shorter than other laptops; in rare cases they have no battery at all. In the past, some laptops in this class use a limited range of desktop components to provide better performance for the same price at the expense of battery life, although the practice has largely died out. ... in later years laptops have become much cheaper and more powerful than before, and most peripherals are available in laptop-compatible USB versions which minimize the need for internal add-on cards. The names "Media Center Laptops" and "Gaming Laptops" are used to describe specialized notebook computers, often overlapping with the desktop replacement form factor. [Laptop. Wikipedia]