December 5th, 2009 
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is a Netbook
A Netbook (InterNET and noteBOOK) is a class of Laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet. Netbook is primarily designed for web-browsing and emailing. Netbooks are gaining grounds on their compact design, slimmer looks and sleeker appeal.
Netbook is a Notebook computer with a low-powered x86-compatible processor (compatible with PC standard software), small screen (no larger than 10 inches), small keyboard, equipped with wireless connectivity, lightweight (under three pounds) and generally with no optical disk drive. They sometimes have Solid State Drives (SSDs) instead of Hard Disk Drives, which are lower capacity but have no moving parts and should, in theory, increase battery life and speed. Netbooks can run either Linux or Windows XP.
Why a Netbook
The obvious question is why should anyone buy a device with a smaller screen, slower processor, no optical drive when you can get a full-featured notebook?
When it comes to a portable computer, the things that matter to most are speed and convenience.A Netbook is more convenient because it is lighter, and it usually has a lightweight operating system. The processor itself isn’t as powerful, but there’s much less processing that needs to be done with Windows XP or Linux in order to be usable.
If we are just looking for a portable computer to take along with us while traveling, to check e-mail, chat on Skype, watch some Youtube videos, take some notes, then a Netbook is what we want. Where as if we’re going to do intensive image editing, multimedia authoring, gaming etc then a Notebook/Laptopi is more suited for our needs.
Don’t confuse these low cost Netbooks with some of the sub-compact full featured Notebooks that are also out there. Sony, Dell and others also offer small lightweight Notebooks that have all the features of a full size computer in a tiny package but at a hefty price of $1400 and up. Some of these have plenty of power and features and up to 9 hours of battery life. These are real computers that are just packed into really small cases.
How does it compares to a regular Notebook
Let’s see the differences between a typical Netbook and a regular Notebook. Features of Dell Mini 9 Netbook are compared with a regular sized Dell Inspiron Notebook below:
Inspiron Mini 9
Proecessor: Intel Atom Processor N270
Screen: 8.9”
Weight: 5.9lbs.
Battery: 32WHr Battery (4 cell)
Processor speed: 1.6 GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR2, 8GB SSD Memory
OS: Windows XP Home
Options: Camera, Bluetooth
Cost: $299
Inspiron 1525
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200
Screen: 15.6” Wide Screen, Optional Hi-Res
Weight: 2.28 lbs.
Battery: 6-cell battery
Processor speed: 2 GHz
Memory: 4GB, Disk 320GB
OS: Windows Vista
Options: Camera, Bluetooth, ext Bat, More mem
Cost: $699
Pros compared to a regular Laptop:
- Excellent portability due to small size and light weight
- Good enough for basic computer tasks
- Relatively low cost
Cons compared to a regular Laptop:
- Small screen/lower resolution, small keyboard due to small size
- Limited processing power
- Hardware upgrades can be more challenging
- Due to lower processing capabilities, size and cost, advanced features are less adopted (FireWire, HDMI, etc…)
Which Netbook to buy?
It seems that Initially Netbook category was lead by Asus, Acer, but today computer giants Dell and HP jumped into the race.
According to the PcWorld.com the TOP 10 Netbooks are:
1. Asus EEE PC 1000HE
2. Acer Aspire ONE AOD150
3. Lenovo IdeaPad S10
4. Acer Aspire One (XP-Based)
5. Asus Eee PC 1000 XP
6. HP Mini 2140
7. Asus N10Jc
8. HP Mini 1000
9. Dell Inspiron Mini 9
10. MSI Wind U100
As with any purchase, you have to decide for yourself on what suits you best.
So go ahead explore the world of Netbooks and see if it’s a better choice compared to a Laptop. While the Laptop market is declining in this economy, interestingly the Netbook sales are predicted to be on the rise.
A couple of useful resources:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/154358/top_10_netbooks.html
http://tech.msn.com/products/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18573429&imageindex=1
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Looking to buy a Laptop? Think about a Netbook!
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The Disney Netpal is going to be a great holiday gift for children ages 6-12 this year. It’s made by Asus, one of the best makers of computers and netbooks. And it’s not a play computer. It’s a fully operational netbook with 8.9″ screen. The tech specs for the Disney Netpal is the same as most standard netbooks. Specifically, it has 1.6 GHz Atom Intel Processor, 160 GB HD drive, 1 GB RAM memory, wireless access, and Windows XP.
Children will truly enjoy the Disney Netpal. It comes in two colors, Princess Pink and Magic Blue. It’s desktop can be set up with choices of up to 10 design themes centered around popular Disney characters. The themes, which are made only for the Disney Netpal, include Cars, Disney Fairies, Vintage Mickey Mouse, WALL-E, Hannah Montana, and many others.
There are programs that come with the Disney Netpal by Asus that will entertain kids for hours. The Disney Mix is a music software that lets children make their own playlist. The older kids will really enjoy the Disney Mix especially if they’re fans of Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers.
The Disney Pix is another software that comes with the Disney Netpal. It teaches kids how to edit digital images while having fun. For example, kids will be able to paste in their faces on other characters and create their own movie scene. They can make other type of scenes as their creative minds allow. Additionally, they can share their creative works as videos or as postcards. If a child is creative and imaginative enough, he or she can have a portfolio at a very early age.
Since the Disney Netpal is designed for use by kids, Asus and Disney made sure that a few considerations are covered. After all, kids are kids and delicate electronic devices are not typically safe with them as main users. For example, kids spill a lot. And we know that spills and splashes, not necessarily from children, have broken laptops and computers before. Hence, the Disney Netpal comes standard with a spill-proof keyboard.
Kids also drop things often. Some of them throw things when they’re excited. Well, I’m not sure how strong the Disney Netpal is, but it comes with reinforcement to avoid (maybe mitigate is the right word) impact loss. In fact, it has a ShockShield Data Protection system that help guard from data loss caused by the netbook getting hit too hard or getting dropped.
As mentioned earlier, the Disney Netpal is a full blown netbook. Meaning that kids can use it to go online and do things over the web. And with that, there are spreading issues over safety in web activities. The Disney Netpal has mechanism letting parents configure what content their kids can see or which software their kids can work with. The parents are also able to set up when and how long the Disney Netpal can be used by their kids. And finally, parents are able to create a list that their children can send and receive emails.
The Disney Netpal is looking quite like the right gift for the right child. It’s not a toy, but a fun early learning device with safety features that could help in stirring a young creative mind.
Asus Eee PC 1005HA, solid battery life and reasonable value
Take a brief glance at the 1005HA and you’ll have trouble telling it apart from its pricier sibling. The glossy lid and smooth sleek design combine to make the 1005HA unmistakeably gorgeous.
Put the stablemates next to each other, however, and the differences are glaringly obvious. Indeed, where the 1008HA’s captive battery allows it to remain impossibly slim, the 1005HA has a removable battery and this makes it more than a centimetre thicker.
It’s a sacrifice worth making for the extra stamina on offer, not to mention the ability to carry around multiple batteries for long journeys. You probably won’t need to resort to buying a spare, however, as its 4400mAh battery manages 6hrs 34mins on its own.
The 1005HA doesn’t lose much in the way of features. Bluetooth disappears to make some room in the budget, but draft-n wireless is still present. The larger chassis also accommodates an extra USB port, bringing the complement up to a total of three.
The keyboard can’t match those of Samsung’s netbooks, but it’s very close. With the keys stretching right to the very edges of the chassis, both the feel and layout is superb.
The dimpled trackpad might feel a little odd at first, but quickly proves very usable, and even manages to squeeze in a scroll zone along its right-hand edge.
The matte display is the only mild disappointment. Just like Samsung’s NC10 battery, the matte panel keeps reflections to a minimum at the cost of a noticeable grain across the panel. It struggles to differentiate both the lightest and darkest of shades too. But, this is no deal-breaker, and especially not considering the high brightness and strong colour reproduction.
In the final reckoning, it’s easy to overlook the 1005HA’s less-than-stellar display. It’s a good-looking, incredibly well-featured netbook at a price that leaves many of the pricier models on test looking distinctly out of touch with reality.
Samsung’s N110 battery ahead at the final furlong, but Asus deserves hearty congratulations for keeping the low-cost netbook dream alive.
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Asus
One of the leading technology-oriented companies of the world, ASUS is a pioneer. It has one of the best R&D teams of the world. ASUS is well known for its innovative technology and high quality. ASUSTeK Computer is a Taiwan-based company. It offers whole range of technology products needed to compete in the present times.
ASUS has always been striving to provide newest products for the technology-oriented consumers. Products offered by ASUS include Audio Cards, Graphic Cards, LCD Monitors, Mobile Phone, Motherboards, Netbooks, and Optical Storage devices, PC Components, Servers, Thermal Solutions and Eee Family of laptops.
The most known products from ASUS are the motherboards. In 2oo7, ASUS motherboards were used in every third PC sold world over. The success of ASUS is the result of special attention to the product development.
ASUS always offers products related to the market it is targeting for. For instance, it has recently launched in India Anti Surge Technology motherboards which protect your PC from power fluctuations. These motherboards are very relevant to the Indian conditions where power fluctuates more than often. ASUS is a world leader for motherboards.
Recently ASUS has launched ROG (Republic of Gamers) Crosshair III Formula. This is going to be the ultimate power in the hands of AMD Phenom II users. The Crosshair III Formula is based on the AMD Socket AM3 platform. To utilize the full over locking potential of Phenom II processors, this Crosshair Formula make use of all of its ROG exclusive features and technologies. With the launch of this mid-priced device, even budget conscious gamers and enthusiasts can enjoy the game to the extreme levels.
Another interesting gadget from ASUS is ASUS Eee PC. This is a subnotebook/netbook computer and is the part of Asus Eee product family. This device is the perfect blend of features like light weight, Linux Operating System, Solid-state drive and traditional hard disks and they are comparatively cheap. In the newer models, Windows XP operating system is also an option. Even after increased price, newer models of ASUS Eee PC are cheaper for Laptops or ultra-small laptops. Name Eee is abbreviation for “Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play”,
ASUS produces components for other manufactures also including Apple Inc. (iPod, iPod Shuffle, MacBook), Alienware, Falcon Northwest, Palm, Inc. and HP. BuisnessWeek has ranked ASUS among the “InfoTech 100″ and “Asia’s Top 10 IT Companies”.
ASUS is the leading brand for the next generation. Watch more to come from Asus
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