How can I tell if a user is using a laptop

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Published on 2010-05-14T19:50:46Z Indexed on 2010/05/14 19:54 UTC
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I need a way for my .Net Winform app to detect if my app is opened on a Laptop or a Workstation.

I have looked at Environment and SystemInformation but to no avail. Would WMI do the trick?

Thanks for the direction....

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