Why is a laptop called 'laptop'?

dbryan94 · Apr 17, 2015

I understand the 'lap' part of the name, but what does the 'top' part mean?

shivababbli · Apr 17, 2015

its on top of ur lap

HolyCowImAnoOb · Apr 17, 2015

because its on TOP of your LAP?

VedranMik · Apr 17, 2015

Yes, just as a desktop sits on top of your desk. Well, it used to, the old horizontal cases, today cases are put vertically on the desk/next to it/on some stand made for the case/on the floor etc

velo3100 · Apr 17, 2015

It is called that as it is designed to be used on top of your lap. This isn't the case for all laptops like drts though.

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