Netbooks are the newest word in the portable computer world. While laptops have long held the enviable position of being the best portable computing option the new mini-laptop is certainly gaining popularity. A lot of computer users are drawn to it because of its extremely affordable price tag.

Understanding the limitations of these tiny computers is as important as understanding their advantages. A person expecting a Netbook to perform exactly as their laptop does might well end up unhappy. These miniature computers are very attractively priced, very lightweight and easy to carry along, and extremely simple to use.

What they don't usually have is very powerful processors. In addition they do not come equipped with a lot of memory and due to their compact size, the batteries may not last as long, screen sizes are smaller and keyboards as well. In other words some features of the standard sized laptop were sacrificed for size and price.

What this means to the user is that the Netbook will usually be slower to respond to processor intensive requests. They can easily perform basic tasks but an all powerful multitasking machine is not what they are. The low cost is an attractive feature but some features included in a full sized laptop had to be sacrificed for the smaller lighter and less expensive Netbook.

They also have very small keyboards. Their compact size makes them ideal for carrying along easily but it also means there is much less room for a keyboard of standard size. Graphics with the mini-laptop may well lack the clarity of more powerful computers, though most owners feel that is adequate. They do not come with a CD or DVD nor do they have a mouse.

Now that might seem like a list of negative factors but for most Netbook owners it is not. It is simply a list of features which some purchasers might be expecting because their laptops have them. However mini laptops have less room for the extras and their price usually reflects this as well by being well under the standard laptop price range.

These pint-sized computers make up for diminished features in some areas by being relatively inexpensive, very portable and very simple. These miniature laptops are ideal for an occasional or light user of a laptop. They are superb for carrying along and easy to learn to use so perfect as the first time laptop for a child or adult. In other words, Netbooks do the job they were meant for beautifully.

Andrew Johnson is an expert in electronic products. If you want further information about varieties of netbooks or are searching for a reputable online retailer pelase visit ebuyer.com

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