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If you are looking for the best netbook deals then you have a number of things to consider first. First you should look at what your needs are. That is, what will you be using the netbook for?
Does it need to be super lightweight? Do you need a fast processor? Do you need an extremely long battery life? These requirements conflict with eachother and you need to prioritize your requirements before looking for a deal.
Let's consider battery life. Most people want a netbook because it is light to carry around and has a long battery life. However, these to needs conflict with eachother. A longer battery life using means more battery cells which adds weight to the netbook.
Individuals also want to watch videos on the go with their long battery life. Videos and other graphic intensive applications require processing power. Dual core or higher speed CPUs burn more power, which uses up battery life quickly. To compensate for this manufacturers usually add another few cells of battery, which adds weight.
It is important to understand your needs before you look for the best netbook deals. Do you need 10 hours of battery life? Will you always watch videos, or mostly just check email and do some writing?
One thing that I have learned when switching back and forth from multicore desktop CPUs to netbook processors is that, most of the time, my CPU is in idle mode. Think about looking around the internet. You access a webpage, and then spend a few minutes reading it. Facebook is even worse. You access a page and read and view pictures and type a few words. You don't need a killer CPU to get this experience. I've found that internet access speed has a much larger effect on your overall "speed" experience than a CPU in most cases.
My personal requirements for the best netbook (in order) are:
Battery life - if the netbook is dead, it is useless
Screen clarity - whether 1024 pixels or 1366 pixels - the screen needs to be bright and sharp
Good Keyboard - this can make or break a netbook, depending on your writing needs
CPU power - a quad core processor is great, but not at the expense of battery life
Once you've determined your personal requirements for a netbook, check out our collection of the best netbook deals here.
