Positive and Negative Impacts

Positive and Negative Impacts of Laptop Computers

Past and Present

Past

Positive	Negative
Laptops allowed people to carry their work around with them.	Laptops made computer theft easier for criminals.
Laptops allowed people to have a smaller work area.	Laptops had very small screens, which can cause serious eye strain.

Present

Positive	Negative
Laptops have the same amount of disk space as desktops for a smaller cost.	Laptops can be carried anywhere, so they can disrupt movie theaters or other quiet places.
Laptops allow people to work if they are at home sick.	People cause accidents when they try to use their laptops in the car.