What is a desktop-replacement notebook?
Many consumers and business professionals want the power of a desktop PC on the go. Desktop-replacement (DTR) refers to consumer mobile systems using “desktop or near desktop performance processors,” the largest form factor of notebook computers. These notebook PCs are characterized by substantial computing power, large LCD panels (15 to 17 inches is typical), multimedia capabilities (DVD/CD-RW, Floppy, HDD), and the tendency to use chipsets that are also found in desktop computers. These systems generally weigh about 6 to 10 pounds and measure 1.5 to more than 2 inches thick.