Industrial Processing Equipment

Laptop Storage

Prevention is always better than repairing damage, so it is important to take of your laptop. This includes proper storage, among other things. Not only will appropriate storage prolong the life of your laptop, it will also keep it more secure. When travelling around with an individual laptop, a laptop bag or case is useful to avoid scratching it or dropping it.

Computer and laptop trolleys are useful for storing and transporting several laptops at once. Typically used in schools and universities, laptop trolleys secure the laptops from theft, provide compact storage, charge the batteries, and transport many laptops at once. This prevents the possibility of damage while being carried around, without people tripping over trailing cords, handling them via their screens rather than the base, or inadvertently dropping them. Laptop trolleys also keep laptops safe when in storage, preventing drinks being spilled on them, people rolling their chairs over the computer cords, incorrectly plugging in cords to recharge the batteries and so on.

Laptop Safety

Laptops have the benefit of being mobile and compact in comparison with a desktop computer. However this also makes them more vulnerable to damage and theft. Some things to keep in mind to keep your laptop in top working order include using and storing it in a well circulated area to prevent overheating, not exposing it to rapid temperature fluctuations, having the unit cleaned by a professional to remove dust that will cause overheating, and plugging cords into their proper ports. Always make sure you are putting the right accessory in the right socket, because jamming it in will most likely damage it permanently.

It is also a good idea to keep all food and liquids away from your laptop. Any spilt drinks can damage internal components and cause it to short circuit, which can corrupt data. Finally, protect the display monitor by avoiding to shut it when there are any items on the keyboard.

Types of Laptops

Laptops are portable computers with many benefits over desktop computers, including its portability of course, easy storage and the fact that it is battery-powered so it will not be affected during a power outage for at least a couple of hours.

Laptops can be classified according to their weight, from the desktop replacement (more than 5kg), to the mainstream (3-5kg), thin-and-light (2-4 kg), ultraportable (less than 2kg), and the netbook (less than 1 kg). The netbooks are designed to be incredibly light and portable, and to be used mostly for internet access. As a result, they are not a high-performing device and the keyboard and screen can be cramped.

Ultraportables are often used by frequent flyers, with screen dimensions of 10 – 12 inches and much better performance. However they do not typically come with features such as large hard drives or extra ports. Thin-and-light laptops have larger screens (13-15 inches) and keyboards, and a good compromise between size and performance for both students and business people. The performance generally depends on the price you are willing to pay. Over time the distinctions between these three will probably become blurred as technology progresses to become thinner and faster.

Mainstream laptops aren’t particularly thin or light, offer more features and better comfort with 15-17 inch screens and larger keyboards. Finally a desktop replacement will give you the same power as desktop computers but are not really designed to be used on the go everyday, especially with a battery life of less than 3 hours. However it can be useful for occasional trips or for those who move every couple of months.

Computer Trolleys

Whether you have a netbook or a desktop replacement, it is important to store them safely. Especially useful for schools and other education institutions, laptop or computer trolleys will store laptops safety and charge them at the same time.  As they are mobile, the trolleys can also be used to transport laptops from storage to classrooms, with large rear wheels to maneuver stairs and wheel locking bolt to prevent it rolling off.

Laptops

A laptop is a computer designed to be smaller than a desktop computer and more mobile. The first commercially viable portable computer was made available in 1975. However laptops today are much more advanced and portable, as well as less expensive. The Osborne 1 (produced in 1981) weighed 10.7 kilos. The flip-open laptop first appeared in 1982, while the Gavilan SC (1983) was the first portable computer to use the term ‘laptop’. Other features were developed including LCD screens, rechargeable batteries, larger harddrives, and optical storage.

Laptops usually includes most of the features of a desktop computer, such as a display screen, keyboard, pointing device (such as a trackpad), speakers, as well as a rechargeable battery. Other types of portable personal computers include notebooks, nettops, PDAs and netbooks.

Benefits of laptops (as opposed to a desktop computer) include their portability, size, and battery. You can take a laptop almost anywhere which means you can get more done- whether on the train, in a park, on a plane, in a library or coffee shop, at work or at home. Their size means not only that it is easy to carry around but also that it can be easily stored. The fact that it can be battery-powered means it will not be affected during a power outage for several hours.

Laptop Trolley

Laptop trolleys are used to store and transport several laptops at once. Typically used in schools, laptop trolleys can secure the laptops, charge the batteries, provide compact storage, and make transporting them between classrooms easy.

Process Systems Services designs and manufactures laptop trolleys for schools and universities. They are made of steel for sturdiness, strength and durability, and can hold up to 10 laptops. To recharge the laptops, plug the trolley into a powerpoint, so the power supply units can recharge overnight conveniently. The shelves are lined with fabric so the laptops aren’t scratched, a lockable metal bar secures the laptops while mobile, while large rear wheels allow maneuverability on stairs. The wheel locking bolt and combination padlocks provide secure storage.