Laptop

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Folds like a book. A laptop has a special clamshell design where the screen closes down onto the keyboard, protecting it and making the whole thing super portable. You can snap it shut and toss it in a backpack.

Has everything built in. Unlike a desktop computer that needs separate pieces, a laptop combines the screen, keyboard, trackpad, and all the computing power into one device. Most of the machinery is tucked under the keyboard where you can't see it.

Camera on top. Modern laptops have a tiny camera built into the top of the screen so you can video chat with friends and family without needing extra equipment.

Runs powerful software. Laptops use the same operating systems (like Windows or macOS) that big desktop computers use, so they can run serious programs for work, school, and creative projects.