Taking A Simple Look Into The World Of Netbooks

2007 saw the introduction of the first netbooks. They were marketed as devices to be used in conjunction with other computing options. As a member of the subnotebook family, the size of a netbook is between that of a laptop and a handheld device. The screen is typically 8-10 inches and the keyboards will be 89-93% of the size of full size keyboards. It weighs less and, generally speaking, is less expensive.

The processor in a netbook is usually x-86 technology. Speeds will be 1.6 GHz or 2.66 GHz. Or, you may find one that integrates a MIPS design-compatible processor. While products that use MIPS are lower in price, they are slower and less powerful that x-86 based units.

As for operating systems, there are several choices. About 32% of the netbooks available now come with some type of Linux operating system. The more popular option is a license for a more mainstream system.

The power and functionality of a netbook is not often up to par with that of a laptop. Usually they will not come with a hard disk installed, although a solid-state drive (SSD) can be used for data storage. SSD’s are more durable and faster than rotating hard drives but their storage is typically limited to 32GB or 64GB. This is substantially lower than a conventional drive with a capacity of up to 160GB. Furthermore, not many net books come with a DVD drive which is becoming an increasingly popular feature for laptop users.

As internet connection is a top feature of netbooks, wireless capabilities are a main concern. All netbooks are Wi-Fi capable and are very flexible with their means of connectivity. Ethernet, broadband, dial-up and even mobile phone networks are options available to users.

One is not limited to just surfing the web with a netbook. Students find it to be a handy easily transportable device to use for classroom note-taking, word processing and running their music library. Business people can use it on the road for creating or managing spreadsheets and staying on top of their e-mails.

Go over the pros and cons of a netbook before making a purchase. Pros: they are easy to transport, provide easy internet access and offer a low price. Cons: they offer minimal configuring options and have low processing power and speed. Determining what your needs are and making a wise decision will help make you a happy customer.

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