Netbooks – Advantages to a mini notebook computer
Earlier this week, Steven Rupp, Sr. posed a question for us on the Monitor Giveaway thread about netbooks. Just what is a netbook you ask? Well, simply put, a netbook is this: A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
I would say that both Dell and Asus offer great sub notebook products in the netbook category and if you are looking to simply have access to the internet and your email, the netbook is probably just what you need, no more, no less.
What a Netbook can offer
- Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition or a Linux Based OS
- Solid State Harddrives for ultra fast boot times (or a full hard drive if you want to store pictures)
- Very light, extremely easy for traveling
- Widescreen Aspect Ratios for great viewing
Take a look at some reviews of the Asus Eee PC as well as some reviews of the Dell Mini 10 and Mini10v.
In the end, you can’t go wrong with a netbook – they’ll get you access to the internet, your email, as well as give you basic browsing capabilities. If you are looking to store lots of pictures, you’ll want to be sure to get one with a full hard drive and not just one of the solid state drive based netbooks. If you are already using a netbook, we’d love to hear your experiences with them!
I am considering the Dell Mini 10″ but Samsung makes a pretty nice one as well. At what point I wonder, is it considered a “net book”? I mean, the 12″ macbooks are pretty compact, but I think the 8.9″ is just too small for my largish fingers. And when will Apple join the netbook frenzy?
Great questions Jeff, I’d go with Dell as far as the warranty goes. I’ve never had any issues with getting a replacement or new part, etc. from Dell. They’ve been spot on with any issue I’ve ever had with a server, printer, or laptop.
Can’t speak for Samsung but the Customer Service from Dell is top notch.
As far as Apple goes, anyone Mac aficionados want to chime in?
Though I am not a Mac aficionado, I think Apple was a little ahead of the game when the released the Macbook Air, with solid state drives, the size, and portability, they nailed what people want. They just missed it big time with the price tag. With a base price of $1499, you could buy 5 well equipped net books for that.