| There are notebook, there are laptops, and there are | | | | manufacturers do not agree with this definition. |
| netbooks. Many people are aware of this, but most | | | | In order to remain low cost, net focused notebooks |
| people could not tell you difference between the three. | | | | lack the power of their mobile cousins. They |
| The netbook is the baby of the bunch: younger, smaller | | | | sometimes are unable to run the same operating |
| and a lot less mature. | | | | systems as notebooks and desktops, and may not run |
| A netbook, simply put, is a smaller notebook computer. | | | | certain programs. They will however run all the |
| They are called "net" books because they are | | | | applications necessary to use the internet. |
| designed to access the internet. Although some can | | | | For many though, hey are not aware of the |
| function the same as larger counterparts, many have | | | | performance difference between a notebook and |
| only the features necessary for mobile communication | | | | netbook until they use them. Some models do not |
| and web browsing. | | | | include DVD or CD drives. Other users may notice |
| The other two members of the mobile computer | | | | that the little systems do not function as fast as their |
| family are not defined by their capabilities. Notebooks | | | | desktops and become discouraged. |
| and laptops are classified strictly by their size. A laptop | | | | Size, one of the strengths of the netbook, is possibly |
| computer is the largest option. Its name means: a | | | | its greatest limitation. These tiny computers often do |
| computer that you can sit on your lap. A notebook | | | | not have full size keyboards, which can be hard for |
| computer has a similarly simple definition: a computer | | | | adults to use. They also have tiny screens. Not |
| the size of a writing notebook. Within their primary | | | | everyone prefers trying to read an internet page on a |
| definition of notebook or laptop, these computers will | | | | 9 inch screen. |
| vary in features, power and functionality. | | | | Although there are many options available today in |
| Although the definition seems simple, there are few | | | | computers, it shouldn't be daunting. To be honest, it |
| additional determinates besides being small and great | | | | really isn't that hard to understand the difference |
| for the internet. Netbooks are generally quite | | | | between a netbook and laptop. As long as you stick to |
| affordable. Some define a netbook as a smaller, lighter | | | | your needs when it is your turn to buy your new |
| notebook that is under $500. Some computer | | | | mobile computer you will be happy with your choice. |