How often do new apple laptops come out?

Q. Right now, im a high school junior. I really want a new apple laptop for my birthday, and Im planning to use it for as long as from now, till the end of college. is that realistic? I already have an iMac, but i want one to carry around and do homework on the bus,..etc. Should I get one now? Or wait until end of senior year to get one?

A. It depends on the apple laptop's perceptions of how supportive its friends and relatives will be. Some will never come out, some will come out only to a select, trusted few friends and relatives, while others will flamboyantly make a big announcement and tell everyone they know within a few days.

How do I keep my laptops battery good?

Q. I want the best battery life as possible for as long as possible.. I heard its bad to keep it plugged in all the time. How much should I charge it?

A. Keeping it plugged in all the time is OK, but it is good to generally let the battery drain about once a week. This exercises the chemical reactions within the battery which helps preserve the life and quality.

What is the difference between laptops and notebooks?

Q. SCENARIO: Christina is wondering what the difference between laptops and notebooks are. She is clueless on what the differences are. Christina thinks they look the same. What is the difference between laptops and notebooks?

NOTE: Please try not to use the word "you" in the answer because the question is not applying to me, it's applying to Christina.

A. Laptops usually have larger screens than notebooks otherwise there is not much difference. notepads have even smaller screens and no CD/DVD drives and are mainly used for the internet.