There are lots of benefits for using the netbook computers. For example, they are very portable and allow for exploring the internet, building the written documents, sending the emails, and accessing the information. You may complete these things with the PDA or with your mobile phone. However with a netbook computer you possess the benefit of a full function web browser, a keyboard and a smaller screen. Also you gain the convenient access to the photos, music, and ebooks.

These are not always the best option for your computer choice due to the limited size,so they do not have a very big size hard disk. Most of the current netbooks use the Atom processor that is faster and possess more power than the previous editions, however it is still not the ideal option for the multitasking and resource demanding applications.

The netbook computer is best for surging the Internet, writing the documents, and reading the ebooks. If you are the student on the move, you may take notes in the class, do the Web research, and write the draft of your papers. Also you can download the ebooks to your netbook, so you do not have to carry around the heavy books all semester. Therefore, you can financially save some costs and help protect the environment by cutting down the using of the paper.

With the power of PC components continue to enhance while the size continue to decrease, the future of the portable computing looks bright. So, in the future, most of the people will carry a sort of portable computing device. Just in the same way like today, everybody has a mobile phone with them all the time.

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Buying netbooks is wise decision. These diminutive laptop computers run by an operating system are not only portable and easy to use, they are also very affordable. One can buy them at a price ranging from $300 to a little more than $600. A person who is in a tight budget can buy them without any regrets. They were primarily used for surfing the net and for email when they where first made. Now they are used in many ways and in many purposes. Manufacturers are still looking for more features to add in order to satisfy the growing demand.

Netbooks usually comes with a wide screen of about 8 to 10 inches. Because of its size, optical drives are commonly lacking and the keyboard is about 15% smaller than the regular laptops. Typing is not the same as when using a keyboard of a full-sized laptops but the usual features are there. Some of the things you want in a laptop such as USB ports, Bluetooth, built-in wi-fi, webcam, card reader and cellular modems are also available in netbooks. Intel Atom platform is used by almost all netbooks. This means getting an Atom processor that comes with 1 GB of Ram. It also comes with an integrated graphics.

The use of netbooks has evolved from the usual word processing and surfing the internet to doing almost anything that one can do with a personal computer. Uploading pictures from a digital camera and editing them using a popular software for editing photos is both fun and easy with netbooks. One can also change a video from one format to another and make movie out of it. Watching videos is also possible by using popular video sharing websites or playing them from an external optical drive. Business people are not left without an option. They can run clients, share files through a network while maintaining security by using antivirus programs.

There are a few things to remember when looking for a netbook to buy. Probably the most important of them is getting one with the fastest and most efficient processor possible. Intel Atom processor fits that need. Next, look for the Random access memory or RAM. 1 GB should be enough but it can be easily upgraded to 2 GB when needed. Another important thing to look for is the battery life. This is crucial when portability is to be considered. Netbooks usually comes with three-cell battery that lasts for about 2 to 3 hours. There are also models that come with six-cell battery that are capable of running the netbook for 6 to 8 hours of continuous usage. There are other features that one can find in many varieties of netbooks available in the market today. This depends on your taste or preferences. For gamers there are netbooks with Nvidia graphic cards. For the internet savvy there are those with wi-fi or mobile broadband features. Operating system is also important. One can choose the common Windows XP or upgrade to the newer Windows 7, the successor of Vista. For some, size matters so manufacturers now sell netbooks with wider frames suc as the dell netbook, which is 12 inches wide. For the trendy ones, there are colorful frames available but some may opt for the common aluminum frames.

Netbooks are now becoming a popular choice among people who opt for portability and ease of use while enjoying various features that a laptop can give. It is also very affordable so there is more reason for a buyer to choose netbooks from among many other choices.

New netbook models come out all the time. Some of the latest netbook models, such as the HP Mini 311, even comes with an 11.6-inch screen and NVIDIA ION graphics. Read our HP Mini 311 review to find out more about this awesome netbook.

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Going back several years, the one question which was repeatedly asked of me was, should I get a laptop instead of a desktop computer? Whilst there is no definitive answer, as each person’s needs are different, the answer has probably changed from 80% NO to 80% YES. The reason for this is the narrowing gap between desktop and laptop computers in terms of performance, reliability and storage capacity.

Now we have a stand-off between netbook and laptop computers as people explore the possibility of going even more portable. Let’s look as the main considerations in the Netbook vs Laptop debate.

Size

Netbooks are in effect mini laptops and so have a size advantage where portability is concerned. They tend to be lighter because of this, so if you intend on using one for traveling with, they are ideal. Laptops, on the other hand, are considerable in their weight and size in comparison.

Screen and Keyboard

Because of their smaller size, netbooks tend to have smaller keys and screens. This varies from model to model. Laptops for the most part, have standard sized keys with screens of standard desktop monitor sizes. If you have large hands and do a lot of typing, netbooks can become annoying very quickly. Also, if you need to have lots on the screen at once, laptops have the advantage with their greater resolutions and screen size.

Performance

Laptops are almost the new desktop, with processor speeds increasing as manufacturers find new ways to squeeze extra performance from smaller components. Without getting too technical, laptops have a huge advantage in the performance stakes. I’d go as far as to say that if you want to use a computer for processor-intensive tasks, a netbook is currently not a good option.

Connectivity

Most netbooks tend to have a couple of usb ports and wireless networking. They don’t tend to have cd/dvd drives. These days laptops have dvd re-writers and usually 3 or 4 usb ports as well as vga output for displaying on an external monitor. If you want to watch your dvd collection on your new computer a laptop has the distinct advantage.

Cost

The cost of a netbook is relative to functionality and usefulness as is that of a laptop computer. I’d say that presently, a laptop has greater scope for growing with the user’s needs and therefore offers better value. If cost is the ultimate factor in choosing between the two, I’d go for a cheap laptop over a netbook. If you just want to surf the net and keep up to date with friends on Facebook a netbook is a very good option.

Storage

Netbooks tend to have less storage capacity than laptops although this has improved over time and will probably continue to do so. If you want to store large amounts of videos and photo albums without using external storage, a laptop again has the advantage.

Battery life

With it’s small footprint, lack of dvd and power efficient processors (generally) netbooks win hands down in the power consumption efficiency stakes.

The bottom line is, you really have to be honest with yourself as to how you’ll use the computer. I’d say that the only real reasons to have a netbook over a laptop are portability and battery life. If you make a list of the above points when choosing you’ll have a good idea of what to compare when shopping.

Bill is the technical consultant for A Star Universal company who offer computer users’ security advice as well as Website design in Kent and laptop and computer repair Kent wide. Located at Azellwood House in Teynham, Kent at the site of ‘Azellwood Pools’ which provides swimming pool builds and supplies throughout Kent in the UK.