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2007 saw the introduction of the first netbooks. They were marketed as devices to be used in conjunction with other computing options. As a member of the subnotebook family, the size of a netbook is between that of a laptop and a handheld device. The screen is typically 8-10 inches and the keyboards will be 89-93% of the size of full size keyboards. It weighs less and, generally speaking, is less expensive.

The processor in a netbook is usually x-86 technology. Speeds will be 1.6 GHz or 2.66 GHz. Or, you may find one that integrates a MIPS design-compatible processor. While products that use MIPS are lower in price, they are slower and less powerful that x-86 based units.

There are many choices of operating systems for a netbook. Approximately thirty-two percent of the netbooks sold today have some form of a customized Linux (Unix-like) operating system. Licenses for more mainstream operating systems are, not surprisingly, still the most popular.

As noted before, netbooks are not as powerful and functional as their laptop cousins. Most do not come with a standard hard disk installed. Some do have the means for data storage using an SSD (solid-state drive) with storage a capacity of up to 32GB or 64GB. SSDs are faster and more durable than rotating hard drives, but their capacities pale by comparison to conventional ones whose storage can reach up to 160 GB. Moreover, few netbooks are configured with DVD drives and there is limited memory expansion, further minimizing its overall functionality.

One common reason netbooks are selected is that they are all Wi-Fi capable. Most people who choose a netbook do so for wireless internet and the options for wireless connections are many. Users can utilize dial-up, broadband, Ethernet and mobile telephone networks.

Use of netbooks goes beyond just surfing the web. Netbooks are extremely easy to transport and this makes them great for travel. People traveling for business find them easy to carry along on trips. They can manage and create spreadsheets and have access to emails. They are also useful for students who can easily take them to class for note-taking. Back at the dorm, they are perfect for word processing and playing music libraries.

Before purchasing a netbook, consider all the good and the bad. Internet access is easy, price is comparably low and transportability is high. Processing power and speed are low and configuration options are limited. Going over your needs and making a smart decision will help prevent you from becoming an unhappy netbook owner.

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