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Understanding Netbooks: Affordable, Portable Computing for Everyday Use

Netbooks are compact, fully functional computers characterized by screens of 12 inches or less, with the 10-inch model being the most common. Priced between $250-$400, they excel in portability, boasting a battery life of over 6 hours, making them ideal for tasks like email, internet browsing, and word processing. Features include USB ports, VGA, a built-in webcam, and various operating systems. While lacking a CD/DVD drive, they are highly sought after for their affordability and convenience among popular brands like Dell, HP, and Gateway.

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Understanding Netbooks: Affordable, Portable Computing for Everyday Use

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  1. Buying a Netbook Computer Phil Goff, Branch 116 February 18, 2010

  2. What is a NetBook? • Netbooks (v. Laptops or Notebooks) have a screen size of 12” or less. • The most common size for a Netbook is a 10” screen. • Netbooks are fully functional computers and can be purchased with cell phone technology or Wifi. (Cell phone technology requires a contract.)

  3. Why So Popular? • Netbooks are cheaper than laptops (average price is $250-$400) • They are ultraportable and can be used almost everywhere • They have a battery life of 6+ hours. • They are perfect for the most common usages, email, internet surfing, word processing, etc.

  4. Basic Features • Netbooks have a fully functional Operating System, i.e. XP, Windows 7, etc. • They have several USB ports, VGA for graphics and Audio. • They have a built in webcam and microphone. Some have Bluetooth. • Some have solid state drives, but most have a conventional 160 GB drive.

  5. What Are They Missing? • They do not have a CD/DVD reader/writer. You will probably want to buy an external one. • Most come with 512MB Ram that is upgradeable to 1GB. • Most use the Intel Atom processor N270 or N280. Atom processors run at 1.66GHz and have very low energy usage.

  6. Basic NetBook Computer $291 w/free shipping at Newegg.com

  7. High End NetBook $409 w/free shipping at Newegg.com

  8. Closing Comments • NetBooks are meant for portability. If you don’t take it outside the house, you’ll probably prefer a Laptop. • All major manufactures make NetBooks – Dell, HP, Gateway, etc. • They are the hottest thing going right now. Look at Fry’s or Amazon.

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