How Laptop Computers Evolved

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How Laptop Computers Evolved

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Apr 8, 2020

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It took a lot of time and experimentation for the clamshell laptop to become standard. Today, most laptops follow that style. But companies have made big changes in other features.
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Apr 8, 2020

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