subject: Important Tips To Remember While Buying Netbook [print this page] My friend Frank wants to buy a Netbook and he asked me what to consider to buy netbook. Netbooks are nowadays hugely popular due to multiple reasons. More and more people are now becoming fond of this small laptop. This is small, reliable, and cheap. These offer people a mobile, easy way to wirelessly access the Web.
Most netbooks comprise small LCD screens which range from 8.9-inches to 10-inches. This is much smaller than an average laptop screen which is 15.4-inches. Typically, a Netbook weigh around 2.2 lbs (1 kilogram), far lighter than most laptops. If you are wondering what to present to your beloved at this festive season, netbook could a very good choice. Prices of laptop are somewhere between US$199 to $799. In this article, you will find some important tips which you should keep in mind before purchasing a Netbook.
First and foremost, you should not buy a netbook if you're really looking for a laptop. Netbooks is not a complete replacement of Laptops or desktops. As this is cheaper in price, you have to sacrifice many facilities. If your first preference is portability, then you can think of purchasing a netbook.
All the netbooks available in the market dont sport optical drives (CD/DVD) but most of the operating systems as well as other software programs are available through CDs/DVDs. So, initially you may face some difficulties.
As you will use netbook most of times on the go, Battery backup is very important. Almost all the Netbooks are now coming with 3 cell battery pack which offers 2 to 3 hours of life. Netbooks with 6 cell battery pack render minimum 6 to 8 hours of usage. For longer battery life, it is suggested to go for Netbooks with LED back light.
Notebooks that are mostly available in the market boast only 1GB RAM. So, you may face difficulties to install and use high-end software prgrams and operating systems. To install software and operating system on netbook, you can consult a remote computer support provider.
Since netbooks have 8-to-10-inch wide screens and they dont sport full-size keyboards, you may find cramped typing experience. Prolonged use can cause eye strain. Another difficulty with netbook is that Upgradation of Netbook hardware is next to impossible. So while buying, ensure that the product includes facilities like blue-tooth, wifi and card readers. Remember, netbooks are very much suitable to surf the internet. As far as netbook brand is concerned there are more than a few in the market. Some of the most notable names are Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, MSI, and Samsung. Do some research and buy your preferred one.
