That’s A Netbook? Not A Laptop?
July 24th, 2009. Published under Computers. No Comments.
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.
Netbooks are a rather good solution for individuals who need a small computer to stay connected when away. Here is what you can expect from 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: Almost every netbook on the market right now has a screen size of ten inches or less. Some netbooks are starting to see screens as large as twelve inches, but consumers are not buying as many of these because they are seeming too much like a regular laptop.
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: At one point in time, the keyboards on a netbook computer used to be very small and hard to type on. Today, the keyboards are around 92% of the size of a regular keyboard. This makes them much more user friendly and enticing for potential buyers.
Wrap Up: No matter what you think, netbooks are a portable device that will be around for a long time. They are perfect for anyone who wants to always stay connected to the internet, always have access to email, and always be able to run small programs on their computers.
Jordan Mcpelt is a professional author who specializes in writing about technology such as personal computers and netbooks. Visit http://www.dell.com/home/netbooks for more information about netbooks.