Workstation vs. Laptop — What's the Difference?

A workstation is a special computer designed for technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems.

A laptop, laptop computer, or notebook computer is a small, portable personal computer (PC) with a screen and alphanumeric keyboard. These typically have a "clamshell" form factor, typically having the screen mounted on the inside of the upper lid and the keyboard on the inside of the lower lid, although 2-in-1 PCs with a detachable keyboard are often marketed as laptops or as having a "laptop mode." Laptops are folded shut for transportation, and thus are suitable for mobile use.

A desktop computer terminal, typically networked and more powerful than a personal computer.

A portable computer with a display screen hinged to a keyboard, small enough to use on one's lap.

An area where work of a particular nature is carried out, such as a specific location on an assembly line.

(computing) A laptop computer.

An area, as in an office, outfitted with equipment and furnishings for one worker and usually including a computer.

A portable computer small enough to use in your lap

A sophisticated computer used for a specific purpose, such as software development or imaging.

A desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics

An area, at a workplace, for a single worker

A desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer