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Can anyone tell me more about netbooks?

I'd like to start by saying that I'm pretty computer-literate, but I don't know many of the really technical terms in technology.

I've seen them at Best Buy and my friends who have them like them, but I want to know what they can do. Is it fast? Can it run iTunes, Finale Notepad, and Microsoft Office? How much do I have to pay to get a good one, and how long does it last before its performance level lowers?

Any information you can offer is useful. Reviews are welcome too. Thank you!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Netbooks are basically smaller notebooks that are also cheaper. They have small screens, slow processor, limited ram, and sometimes good battery life.

    It can run all those programs, but it is going to be slower than your average notebook/laptop. The processor in netbooks is an Intel Atom processor, it uses very little power, but is good for basic computer functions.

    Netbooks are typically used by people who already have other computers to do their main work on. It is kind of meant to be an alternative to using smart phones/PDAs to get on the internet or type up a document.

    From what you have explained what you want to do you would be much happier with a normal notebook with either an Intel Pentium, Core 2 Duo, or Celeron processor (or any AMD). I would also recommend 2GB or more of ram.

    So you get an idea I am talking about an HP G60t which can be found here http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/compute...

    It is $500 and can be upgraded to 4GB ram and 250GB hard drive with no cost. If you are going to get a laptop, you don't have to get this one, but at least get one with similar specs.

    If you need additional help send me a message or email.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Netbooks are defined by being small and lightweight. This means that they're great for taking around with you, but are bad at doing intensive tasks. Things like web surfing, word processing, and playing music will work just fine on a netbook, but things like streaming video and playing computer games will be slow and jerky, or not run at all.

    Netbooks come with relatively little storage space. Mine has 16 MB of memory. That isn't much, but it's flash memory instead of a hard drive, so it's really fast. Others have regular hard drives that hold as much as a regular laptop's. They also boot up very fast.

    What software it runs depends on what operating system it comes. For instance, some eeePCs come with Windows; others come with Linux. Windows eeePCs will run iTunes, Office, and so on. Linux eeePCs will not run those programs, but they will come with free software that does the same thing just as well (Amarok replaces iTunes and OpenOffice replaces Microsoft Office).

    Most netbooks are so small that they don't include a CD or DVD drive. They do come with USB ports, so you can plug in an external CD or DVD drive if you have one, though.

    They also have very small keyboards and screens. I have small hands, so it works perfectly for me, but my husband is always hitting the wrong keys when he uses mine. You can plug in your own monitor or keyboard if the built-in ones don't work for you.

    The best part about netbooks is the price. I paid $300 for mine. All netbooks cost less than $1000. What counts as a good one depends on what exactly you're looking for, but you shouldn't have to spend more than $500.

    I don't know when a netbook starts wearing out; I've owned mine for a year and have had no problems so far.

    Source(s): I own an Asus eeePC 900.
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    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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