You might have heard of netbooks already, either through friends, television advertisements or a leaflet about broadband deals. The price of these computers is so low that many people are considering getting one for basic tasks instead of a full-fledged laptop.
There are differences between netbooks and laptops that you should be aware of before parting with money, mostly because opting for a netbook may result in a nightmare if you start out with the wrong expectations and want the little thing to do more than it can. This usually results in an unhappy customer, you, and an honest, but unnecessarily bad review on the page of the web shop you bought it from.
To avoid jumping head first into the darkness, you should be aware of the main differences between netbooks and laptops.
1. Netbooks are often cheaper than laptops. You might have noticed this since this is the first thing that makes people pay extra attention to them. Don’t decide based on the price alone though, and you will be able to choose the computer that meets your personal needs.
2. Assuming from the name some people think that netbooks are only good for browsing the net. After using one for 6 months as the primary computer I would say that it is not true one bit. If you don’t plan on playing too recent games, or try to have too many windows open, you will find it a pleasant experience to work on a mini. On the other hand laptops are good for everything, cheaper laptops are more limited than a more expensive one, just as you would expect.
The bonus of tablet computers is their portability, and the iPad is no exception. At just 1.5 pounds and 0.5 inches thick, it’s easy to take everywhere you go – and we’re sure there are a bevy of slick cases on the way. For those who are always on the go, they’ll appreciate the ten hour battery life and built in 802.11n wireless network, as well as an optional 3G model when Wi-Fi isn’t available.