Netbook Or Notebook? What to Buy?

!±8± Netbook Or Notebook? What to Buy?

If you plan on a computer (other than a desktop) is to buy, you will be confronted with the question: "What I buy - a netbook or a notebook"

First, what is a netbook? A netbook is a sort of portable computers that have smaller and lighter than a normal notebook, but a slower processor. Traditionally, in relation to the screen size netbooks have less than 12 inches. Well, this is a very general definition then I think it is better to learn howManufacturer calls its particular product - if you call it a netbook or a notebook.

But with the latest developments in computer technology, are some features that were originally found only in laptop now starting to see on netbooks, and vice versa.

Buy it now, because to be activated, you must control the selection, you will be directed to the computer for use. If you want to run "heavy" programs, go for a notebook. But if it's portability you're after, the obviousThe choice is the netbook.

There are so many sites are accurate distinctions between the two, but let me list some of the things that you can before you look at a selection:

Before the processor speed

Netbooks have slower processors of laptops do not. To date, most netbooks have an Intel Atom N280, which only exist in the 1.66 GHz position that works well on netbooks. On the other hand, allowing laptops have processors that are more than 2 GHz. So if you needa computer for intensive photo and video editing, AutoCad, or other programs requiring more powerful processors, avoid buying a netbook. But if you will only use your computer for regular office programs, web browsing, and chatting, netbooks are the perfect choice (watching videos and listening to music are, of course, also possible on netbooks).

2. Display

Needless to say, notebooks have larger displays than netbooks. However, this does not mean that smaller displays are not good. In fact, they work just fine. It all boils down to your preference.

3. Keyboard Size

As with the display, keyboard size on notebooks is better than that found on netbooks - and by better, I meant larger and easier to type on. However, newer netbooks offer good-sized keyboard which people can easily get accustomed to. The choice is up to you. The bottomline is ease and comfort. Netbook manufacturers usually include the size of keyboard in their specifications. Do not overlook this information when buying a netbook.

4. Storage

A regular netbook in the market today only has 160 GB of storage (hard drive) compared to a much larger size in notebooks. A netbook's 160 GB is ordinarily sufficient for all your office files and music and some videos; but if you expect to save a lot of "big" files and programs over time, 160 GB might not be enough.

5. Memory (RAM)

At present, I have not heard of netbooks that can be equipped with more than 2GB of memory. You won't be needing more than 2GB of RAM for regular office programs and web browsing. Notebooks can have as high as 4GB of RAM (or even 8 GB) for more "intense" programs.

6. Disc Drive (Optical Disc Drive)

Netbooks do not have disc drives. However, you can install programs directly from the Internet or by using a USB flash drive if you wish.

7. Battery

A lot of netbooks now can run for more than 6 or 7 hours on battery on a single charge (some even claim to run on battery for 10 hours or so). Notebooks, on the other hand, as they consume more power, can run on battery for maybe up to 5 hours (6-cell battery being the basis). Nevertheless, as I mentioned at the beginning of this blog, there are now features that are appearing both in netbooks and notebooks, which features were originally found only in either of them. Battery life is one of these features. There are now notebooks that can run for about 8 hours or so, as claimed by the manufacturers. Take note, nonetheless, that manufacturers oftentimes quote the maximum number of hours the computer can run on battery - that is, the computer running under maximum battery-saving mode. In real-world situations, however, these claims are higher by, more or less, 2 hours.

8. Portability

Netbooks win when we are talking of portability. But, again, this feature is becoming less exclusive in favor of netbooks considering that there are now ultra-light and ultra-thin notebooks in the market. Kindly check the details as to the weight of a notebook or netbook when portability is a big issue for you.

There you have it!

As a final note, we cannot categorically say that a netbook is better than a notebook, or the other way around. It will all depend on the purpose the computer is going to serve... or your reason for buying a computer in the first place. Before buying a notebook or a netbook computer, analyze first your needs and choose the one that suits your needs.