How to choose between netbook or notebook/laptop? How to decide which one should i get??
The mobile computing is more crowded than ever, and with that overpopulation comes confusion. There are laptops, notebooks, and now even a new thing called netbooks to choose from. But what is the difference between the three, and how do you know which is right for you?
First, let us describe their specifications:
Notebook, or laptop, is a portable computer that normally have :
- Screen size : 12 Inch and up
- Processor : Intel Pentium Dual-Core,Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion X2
- Graphics : Integrated or External Graphic Card, from Intel GMA x3100 to AMD Mobility HD 3870X2
- Weight : 1.9kg and up
- Price : $500 – $2000 and up
Netbook, a smaller variant of notebook, 1st poineered by Asus with their release of Asus Eee PC 700,and now laptop companies such as Acer and MSI released their own netbooks (Acer aspire one and MSI wind respectively), have :
- Screen size : 8 – 12 Inch max
- Processor : VIA C7 1.2GHz, Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz or AMD Geode 800MHz
- Graphics : Integrated Graphic Card, mostly Intel GMA 900 or 950
- Weight : 1.1kg and below
- Price : $200 – $500
Applications Consideration : Now let see what can you do with netbook or notebook :
| Usage | Netbook | Notebook |
| Email, chat, IM | V | V |
| Social Networking (blog, Facebook) | V | V |
| Surf the web on the go | V | V |
| Stream Audio/Video | V | V |
| Edit videos, photos | x | V |
| Encode music | x | V |
| Watch HD movies | x | V |
| Play Games | Mini games, online games | 3D PC games |
| Office Software | Simple applications | Complex applications |
Design Consideration : Netbooks were designed for several aspects of computing needs. You may use it to connect to the Internet and to communicate with other people. It may also be your means to learn and be informed. Their sizes are contributory to their compactness too.
When it comes to battery life, most netbooks can stay longer than notebooks making the former less dependent on charging. However, you cannot deny the fact that notebooks are multipurpose in nature allowing you to accomplish more computing tasks.
Conclusion :
In the end, it all boils down to you. Which one you prefer the most. If you like to play games or watch movies, notebook is the way to go. If you surf the web more often and type short documents, netbook is you choice. Be warned that netbook keyboard is quite small and may not suitable for long-term typing.
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