Keyboard: Thin-and-light notebooks usually have smaller-than-average keys spaced more closely than the keys of a desktop model, and at times their layouts may differ from a standard keyboard.

Optical and other drives: Most manufacturers offer notebooks with a rewritable DVD drive. It is possible to get a notebook with a combination DVD-ROM and CD-RW drive, but few machines feature either just DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive.

Hard drive: Notebooks with 40GB hard drives are getting scarce, but you can save money by going for a 60GB model. If you want to upgrade your hard drive, You can easily remove most laptop hard drives and transfer your data safe to keep it safe.