A laptop or a notebook is a personal computer which serves the needs of those looking for uninhibited computing while on the move. This is the single most important feature of a laptop and the prime reason as to why laptops were an instant hit both in the physical and online electronics market places. A laptop has all the main components of a desktop computer like display, keyboard, a touchpad (equivalent to a mouse) and speakers. In a laptop all these components are included into a single unit which is powered by a rechargeable battery, making laptop a portable personal computer.  

Modern laptops come with features like LCD or LED displays, high-end speakers, accelerated graphics, high RAM and hard disks, backlit keyboards and latest processors. Some laptops also come with touchscreen features which make them even more useful. Modern laptops also have high security features like face recognition and finger print recognition which make them highly secure. 

The laptop market is crowded with brands but there are only a few which are trustworthy. Some brands like Toshiba, Dell, HP, Apple and Acer have the best reputation in the market because of their high variety in designs and features, and excellent customer service.