Why lug a massive 17" laptop around when you can now buy an ultra portable netbook? Netbooks are the hottest new trend in portable computing. Here's some tips to follow when you are out shopping for a new netbook.
Computing Needs
This is a big factor to consider. you really need to carefully think about how you are going to use your new netbook and what software you need to run on it. Are you going to be using it just for email and web surfing or do you want to do some serious graphic design and video editing? Netbooks lend themselves better towards lower intensive tasks such as email, web browsing and office applications. For anything really processor intensive, you might want to consider a full size notebook instead.
Portability
Are you going to be carrying your new netbook around a lot? If so, size and weight is a huge factor. Netbooks are already tiny and low in weight compared to big and bulky laptops but there are still several sizes to consider. In addition, you'll want to take the battery weight and size into consideration as well. Even though the computer is small, some power adapters are very large and heavy. This is a big tip that not many people will tell you to look out for.
Netbook Features
Here's some important netbook features to consider. Does it come with an optical drive? Many netbooks don't come with an optical drive. You may have to purchase and external drive. Is the memory and hard drive upgradeable? Sometimes these upgrades will actually void your warranty. Keyboard size is also a big issue with these little computers. You don't want to purchase a computer that is difficult to type on. You'll also want to make sure that the trackpad and mouse buttons are placed in comfortable position and easy to use. These two factors alone will make your netbook either a pleasure or a pain to use.
Follow this advice and you'll be on your way to purchasing the best netbook that works for your needs. Good luck!
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