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Finding A Distinction Between Laptops & Netbooks

By Domingo Sanchez

When netbooks first came out, they were a great solution for anyone wanting to take a computer on the road. They were super small and quite underpowered, but they were a great alternative to larger, bulkier laptop. Both the netbook and the laptop were designed with portability in mind, but they definitely have some distinctions that set them apart from each other.

There are two main differences between netbooks and laptops. The biggest difference is the size. Netbooks are very small, they are usually around 10 inches across. What does this mean for you? It means that you can easily transport it in a small bag or backpack.

The second major difference is the price. On average, netbooks are about half the price of a top of the line laptop. If a person is looking for a mobile solution, but can't afford the high price of a laptop, this might be the best way to go.

Beyond that, though, there are some important differences between netbooks and laptops that many consumers overlook, and could surprise someone who purchased a netbook believing that they were getting a smaller version of a full-featured laptop.

The major point that needs to be stressed to a consumer is that a netbook is not a mini laptop. Laptop computers are comparable to a desktop computer but scaled way down so that it is portable. Netbooks were specifically designed to be a device that can connect to the internet and run small applications. You shouldn't be planning on running multiple apps or even high-end programs or games on a netbook.

Due to the increased demand, the difference between netbooks and laptops is slowly starting to narrow. More of the companies are starting to increase the size, processing power, and the memory on these devices. Since technology continues to advance, the prices and sizes of laptops continue to decrease.

Some of the bigger computer component makers are trying to discourage the line blurring between the netbook and laptop because they make their products available to netbook producers at a discounted prices. If users can start to purchase laptops around the same price of a netbook, theor profit margins will start to decrease.

Yes, netbooks might not be as powerful as a normal, full size laptop, but they are perfect for what they intend to be used for.

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