Specimen Questionnaire – Laptop Preferences
Name:________________________ Age:______
Sex:_____________
1 What brand do you prefer or are you considering for a laptop?
o Apple
o Samsung
o Dell
o HP
o Lenovo
2 What is the minimum storage capacity required?
o 128GB
o 256GB
o 512GB
o 1TB or more
3 What screen size do you prefer?
o 5" - 6"
o 6.1" - 6.5"
o 6.6" - 7"
o 7" and above
4 Do you need any specific wireless technology?
o Wi-Fi
o Bluetooth
o GPS
o None of the above
5 What battery life is expected from the product?
o 4-6 hours
o 7-10 hours
o 11-15 hours
o 16-24 hours
6 What type of charging port do you prefer?
o USB-C
o Lightning
o Micro-USB
o Wireless Charging
7 What color options are acceptable?
o Black
o White
o Silver
o Blue
8 Do you have any preference regarding weight or thickness?
o Ultra-light and slim
o Standard weight and thickness
o Heavy-duty build
o No preference
9 Which operating system do you prefer?
o Android
o iOS
o Windows
o macOS
o Linux
10 What is your budget range for this product?
o ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
o ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
o ₹50,000 - ₹75,000
o ₹75,000 and above
A laptop computer is a portable personal computer that features a screen, touchpad,
and alphanumeric keyboard.
Laptops usually have a clamshell design, in which the screen is located on the interior of the upper lid
and the keyboard is located on the interior of the lower lid. Laptop screens are protected when users
close their lids. Batteries power the machines during mobile use and recharge them. Like desktop
computers, modern laptops possess such input/output components as keyboards, point devices
(e.g., touch pads), and speakers. Data storage amount, memory capacity, and processor speed
depend on the model and user configuration.
Laptops have many advantages over desktop computers. Laptops’ portability and battery make
productivity possible nearly anywhere, especially as almost all laptops possess Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
and the ability to connect to cellular networks. Laptops are also far more power efficient than
desktop computers. However, laptops still cannot reach the performance levels of desktops, making
the latter more desirable for resource-intensive activities—for example, playing the most advanced
computer games. Additionally, desktop computers allow users to swap out the processor, RAM, and
hard drive when they need replacing. The way that laptops are designed means that, unlike desktop
computers, they are rarely upgradeable.
American computer scientist Alan Kay is credited with first prototyping a laptop. In 1968 Kay
designed a portable computer he called the Dynabook, which he envisioned as a child-friendly device
weighing no more than two pounds. Ten prototypes of the Dynabook renamed the Xerox Notetaker,
were created at Xerox PARC in Palo Alto, California, in 1978, but the product never went into
production. Even so, Kay’s vision greatly influenced later designs.
Osborne 1The Osborne 1 was the first true laptop to make it to consumer markets. It featured a 12.7-
centimetre (5-inch) screen and weighed 11.1 kilograms (24.5 pounds). (more)
The first true laptop to make it to market, the Osborne 1, hit shelves in April 1981. Created by Adam
Osborne, the computer featured a 12.7-centimetre (5-inch) screen and weighed 11.1 kilograms (24.5
pounds). However, the machine still required an AC outlet for power. Epson’s HX-20 and Grid Systems
Corporation’s Grid Compass both debuted in the early 1980s. The Grid Compass, designed by British
industrial designer Bill Moggridge, was so expensive that only the U.S. military and NASA could afford
it. Nevertheless, the computer revolutionised the industry with its design: the Compass was a
“computer in a briefcase,” with its keyboard and display built into its flip-up lid. This clamshell-
style configuration soon became the industry standard among laptops.
