What type of computer can I apply for?

What type of computer can I apply for?

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Laptop
-Computer, Screen, Keyboard, and Touchpad all in one device that folds
-Lightweight and portable
-Battery powered, comes with charger
-Windows 10, rarely Chromebook (based on individual needs)
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Desktop
-Computer is separate from screen, mouse, and keyboard
-Stationary: fits on or under desk
-Comes with Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, & Wires to setup.
​-Windows 10
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All-In-One
-Desktop computer combined with a monitor into one device
-Stationary, but saves space on desk compared to original desktop
​-Sometimes touchscreen
-Comes with Keyboard, Mice, & Power Adapter
-Windows 10
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Tablet
-Wireless portable touchscreen computer
-Typically smaller and more user friendly than a laptop
-IPad, Android, or Windows Surface
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Monitor
-Visual computer display that includes a screen
-Shows color image
-Needs power adapter and display wire to desktop
-Needs a desktop to function
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Keyboard
​-Device allowing you to input letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer
-Plugs into computer through USB Cord
-Can be wired, wireless, or Bluetooth
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Mouse
-Small device that a user pushes across a desk to point to a place displayed on a screen, also allows you to click and select options
-Plugs into computer through USB Cord
-Can be wired, wireless, or Bluetooth

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