It seems that with the current prices of laptop computers, they are the current computer of choice when looking for a new one. Since not everyone knows all the key words when reading the specs on these things, nor do you want to look stupid when the salesman asks you a few things like, "what size CPU are you looking for?" Lockergnome gurus have come up with a little help.
Although I would never use the term "idiot" with anyone I know, it does seem to sell a lot of books.