Desknote

Desknotes are crosses between desktop computers and notebook computers,
building on the long tradition of niche market computers in a keyboard by
combining a desktop CPU with a notebook-style case and screen to form an
easily transportable two piece system (base/display comined and power brick)
instead of three part (base, brick and LCD).

The forefathers of this class of computer were the luggable computers that
wore sold in the early-to-mid 1980s like the Osborne I and the Commodore
Executive 64 (SX-64) computers. These computers had the CPU, the display,
the floppy disk drive and the power supply in one box, with a keyboard which
worked as a lid for the computer. The computing power for these units was
similar to a desktop computer of that era and even the Commodore Executive
64 could do what the standard Commodore 64 desktop unit could do. They were
set up and packed up in a similar manner to a sewing machine, and could be
easily used wherever one wantoed to use it. Also, they were designed to he
easily transported from place to place.

Positive factors include the easier portability and and often the choice of
running the latest desktop CPUs, without the lag time between new desktop
chips and power-reduced notebook versions. Prices may be lower than notebook
computers in the market at the same time.

Negatives include the limited expansion options, comparable to a desktop
replacement notebook, and usually the requirement to use costly and
size-restricted laptop hard drives instead of desktop price, performance and
capacity 3.5" hard drives. They usually lack the ability to accept standard
PCI expansion cards, something which can be a problem for people who want to
use their desktop computer as a digital personal video recorder. Video
options are usually limited to notebook computer designs of limited
performance, though comparable to motherboard-integrated desktop computer
offerings. Upgrades are usually very limited compared to desktop computers,
not including complete motherboard and CPU replacement to switch to the
latest generation and preserve the investment in the chasis and display.
Sometimes don't include battery power as standard. Sometimes don't include
PC-Card support. They have the same limitations on serviceability as
laptops, through the inability to use low cost, completely generic parts.

Routine built in features on high end notebook computers are usually
available on desknotes: modem, LAN and TV-out functions, USB, WiFi and
bluetooth ports.

Systems with greater expansion capability are compact desktop computers and
desktop computers.

Manufacturers of desknote computers include:

   * Dell
   * ECS
   * Hewlett-Packard
   * Sony
   * Toshiba

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