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Ultrabooks and Chromebooks
Intel worked with manufacturers to release ultrabooks.
Width, Depth, and Height
The size of the laptop refers to its external physical dimensions.
This means that if you better burn discs, you also have to carry an external optical drive.
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All systems list three physical dimensions for their size: width, depth, and height or thickness.
Depth refers to the size of the system from the front of the laptop to the back panel hinge.
Generally, if a single thickness is listed, this is the thickest point of the laptop’s height.
Most manufacturers list the weight of the computer with its standard battery installed.
This weight fails to include other items such as power adapters, peripherals, or detachable keyboards.
Look for the “travel weight” to get a more accurate estimate of real-world weight.
This figure should include the weight of the laptop with its power adapters and possible media bays.
The weight of a laptop is what tends to most directly affect the portability of a computer.
This is why ultraportables remain popular among business travelers.
