In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, China has formulated the "Provisions on the Responsibility for the Repair and Replacement of Microcomputer Goods", that is, the Three Guarantees Regulations. This provision clarifies the responsibilities and obligations of sellers, repairers, and producers for repairing, replacement, and returning some of the goods. Under the favorable policy, laptops have evolved from the initial bulky machines to today's thin, thin and portable, and the development trend of laptops has been moving towards smaller, faster and stronger.
1. Trace the truth"The originator of the mountain"
In 1985, Toshiba Corporation from Japan launched the T1000, which was the world's first true laptop. It features an Intel 8086 CPU with 512KB RAM and a 9-inch monochrome display, and is powered by the MS-DOS operating system. Due to technical limitations, these devices tend to be bulky, heavy, and relatively limited in functionality. However, as technology continues to advance, laptops are gradually starting to move in the direction of being smaller, lighter, and more powerful.
Milestone products: IBM ThinkPad 700C vs. Toshiba T4900CT
In 1992, IBM introduced the first ThinkPad 700C laptop, which quickly gained widespread recognition in the market due to its unique design and outstanding performance. At the same time, the Toshiba T4900CT also became a star product in the market at that time because it was equipped with an Intel Mobile Pentium 75 processor.
Diversified markets: from commercial to residential.
With the continuous advancement of technology, notebook computers have gradually moved from a pure commercial market to a broader diversified market. In 1994, IBM launched the ThinkPad 755CD with a CD-ROM drive, which marked the beginning of laptops entering the home market, bringing more convenience to people's lives.
Second, the current situation of laptops
Nowadays, laptops have become smaller and more portable. Many high-end thin and light laptops can even weigh less than a kilogram, making it easy for users to carry with them when traveling. With the continuous upgrading of hardware such as processors, memory, and hard drives, the performance of laptops is also improving. Whether it's for work, entertainment, or gaming, modern laptops can easily meet them.
In the current market, there are many laptop brands with their own characteristics. From Apple's MacBook series to Lenovo's ThinkPad series, to brands like Asus, Dell, and more, each brand has its own unique design philosophy and product features.
Third, the development trend of notebook computers
Lighter and thinner: the ultimate in portability.
In the future, laptops will continue to evolve in the direction of lighter and thinner. With the continuous application of new materials and processes, future laptops may achieve thinner and lighter bodies and longer battery life. With the development of foldable technology, foldable laptops have become an emerging trend. This design allows the laptop to be turned into a more portable device when folded, providing more workspace when unfolded. This innovative design has attracted a lot of attention and expectations. More Performance: Demand Higher.
With the continuous upgrade of processors, graphics cards and other hardware, the performance of laptops will be more powerful in the future. This will allow laptops to better meet the high-performance needs of professional design, gaming, and more. Traditionally, the x86 architecture has been the dominant laptop processor architecture. However, in recent years, some pioneer brands have begun to turn to ARM architectures, such as Microsoft's Surface Pro X and Apple's M1 chip. The ARM architecture has attracted many consumers with its high performance and low power consumption.
Intelligent: Realize more possibilities.
In the future, laptops may further integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to achieve more intelligent functions. For example, voice recognition, gesture control, and other methods make it easier for users to interact with their laptops.