Sunday, July 26, 2009

Isn't A Netbook A Laptop?

By Alberto Domingo

Have you ever heard of a netbook? Some people have, some people haven't. If you haven't heard of netbooks, you are probably wondering what it is.

The answer to your question is rather simple. A netbook is a very thin, super lightweight, and ultra portable laptop computer. The size of the screen is ten inches or less and the processor is a very low powered processor.

A netbook is a great solution for a certain type of individual. You should do your research to see if a netbook is right for you. Here are the specs on the average netbook.

Processor: If you decided to purchase a netbook, yours will most likely come with an Intel Atom chip that acts as a processor. Because about 99% of the netbooks come with the exact same processor, you will need to spend some time researching the other features that come on certain models of netbooks.

Battery Size: If you purchase a netbook, you will probably end up with one that is equipped with a battery of 3 or 4 cell life. For some, that might not be enough juice to get them though the day. Because of this, some netbook companies have started to sell beefed up netbooks with larger batteries. The only down side to this is the netbook ends up being a bit bigger and more bulky.

Screen Size: About 95% of all netbooks have a screen size of ten inches or less. Pushing the boundaries that separate netbooks and laptops, some of the newer netbooks are selling with twelve inch screens.

Storage: The average hard drive that you will find in a notebook is about 160GB. Some are a bit smaller and some are a bit larger. They are usually SATA drives that run 5400 RPM.

Keyboard: The earliest versions of netbooks came with super small, cramped keyboards. This was simply because the device was very small itself. Because of this, most people didn't even consider a netbook as an option for full day computing. However today, most netbooks have pretty good sized keyboards, around 92% of the size of a normal keyboard.

Wrap Up: Despite what people may be saying, netbooks are most likely here to stay. They are top sellers on Amazon and the perfect solution for anyone wanting a smaller, lighter alternative to a full size laptop.

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