What is a netbook?

Answer 1

A netbook is the name for a small laptop usually about the size of a 200-page hardcover book. They are becoming more popular, because they are priced lower than notebooks.

A netbook has smaller everything than a notebook: smaller keyboard, smaller screen, shorter battery life, smaller memory, and just about smaller or less of everything - including the price, which most people love ($350-$600).

A netbook is basically a smaller and cheaper version of a laptop. You can access the internet on it, as well as other documents. They aren't full-fledged computers, but can certainly get most of your computing tasks accomplished. I am not sure whether you can use Microsoft Word on it, though...

They are usually priced between £150-£200. The primary difference between a netbook and a notebook is the processor type (low power and slower) and the weight (much lighter).

Answer 2

Netbooks are good for Surfing the internet, playing YouTube videos, and other internet based things. If you have a cd/dvd drive for it, it will play dvd's and cd's just fine. They will play music from anything, and video too, unless its high definition which the processors are usually not fast enough for. You can play older games on them to. Netbooks are great computers for taking anywhere or on a vacation because they are so small.

The advantages to using a Netbook over a standard laptop are many and most users choose them based on their portability. Normally a Netbook is defined as a 9-inch, 10-inch or 12-inch screen, and having a screen this small makes their overall dimensions just slightly larger than a magazine in footprint. This means that you can easily use them on an airplane in even the most cramped of circumstances and still are able to open them up completely for typing. Most of them are 1-inch thick or smaller which makes them easy to carry in your backpack when traveling. The interesting thing is that even with these smaller dimensions, most of the manufacturers are still able to keep the keyboard almost as large as a normal laptop keyboard. This makes typing feel very natural and makes sending long Emails a breeze. If you like a full sized keyboard, it is very easy to add a wireless keyboard and mouse pair to the Netbook when you have longer reports or presentations to compose.

Another advantage these Netbooks enjoy over standard laptops is their amazing battery life.

Intel atom based processors Netbook is a great little piece of technology, lightweight and easy to take anywhere.