Computers The Greatest Invention

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Patrick Laird
Ms. Kaberline
Mr. Vigna
English 3 Hour 4
U.S. History Hour 7
6 March 2014

Portable Computers: The Greatest Invention Since 1898

In the past years technology has revolutionized the world. Computers have changed the world in many good ways but they have some negative side effects. There are many different kinds of computers and they all have their benefits and problems. Tablets are good for interactive things but they cannot compute as much as a larger computer. Smart phones are even weaker than tablets but they are special because they can be used for phone calls and texting without using a program like Skype. Laptops are more powerful than both smart phones and tablets but they still don't match the stats of a desktop computer. Desktops are they strongest and most customizable but they can't be moved very easily. All of these computers have changed the world in their own ways along with computers in general changing the world.

Computers have been around for a fairly long time but they haven't been in the hands of the average consumer for very long. When computers were first made they did not do much and they were not very portable at all. As they have become more and more popular among consumers computers have gotten more portable and stronger. Twenty years ago not many people had computers and almost nobody had one that was portable. Now almost everyone has a computer and many have a portable computer other than a smart phone.

While there is an obvious difference between portable computers and desktop computers it's important to know the difference between tablets, smart phones, and laptops. Laptops are the most powerful out of the portable computers but they are also the least portable. They would be consid...

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... can't be overlooked because it affects everyone on the road. When people text and drive they can't focus on what they are doing so they are more prone to accidents. That's a problem with smart phones and normal cell phones but they still help more than they hurt.

Even with the few problems portable technology has it has helped much more than it's hurt. People have connected and made new friends with others all around the world. It is much safer to go places because smart phones can keep people in touch without using a home phone. With the ability to take notes more easily in the field scientist have increased their knowledge, and with the precision of using the tablets surgeons can perform delicate surgeries easier. These technologies have increased the human population overall by connecting so many people and helping people with their lives in general.

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