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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.

Netbooks run on a variety of operating systems. About 32% of all netbooks utilize a Linux operating system. The majority of netbook users prefer integrating a more common operating system. Most netbooks today run on such systems.

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.

One common reason netbooks are selected is that they are all Wi-Fi capable. Most people who choose a netbook do so for wireless internet and the options for wireless connections are many. Users can utilize dial-up, broadband, Ethernet and mobile telephone networks.

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.

Before investing in a netbook, the potential buyer should keep in mind the strengths and weaknesses of the product. Portability, easy access to the internet and low price all work in favor of netbooks, while low processing power and minimal configuration options and flexibility work against them. Knowing these attributes up front will help deter buyer’s remorse.

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