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As 8-bit CPU machines became widely accepted, the number of portables increased rapidly. The Osborne 1, released in 1981,
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop#HistoryNetbook – A smaller, lighter, more portable laptop. It is also usually cheaper than a full-size laptop, but has fewer features and less computing power.
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Ultra-thin Laptop – A newer class of laptops which are very thin and light
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Rugged – Engineered to operate in tough conditions (mechanical shocks, extreme temperatures, wet and dusty environments).