Aug
24
2009
The era of the new Netbooks is rapidly growing but are they too small to use and more importantly can it really do what a traditional laptop computer can?
As someone who owns a Netbook, I think they are perfect for certain users. For instance, you wouldn’t go buy a laptop with a high definition video card and liquid cooled processor if you were just going to send and receive emails and photos on it. Same principle goes for the Netbooks. They are only as good as what they are mostly designed for, which is word processing, e-mail, web chats, and playing music or small videos.
I travel a lot for work, both in town and out of town. Most of what I use it for is for emails, word processing, or playing music. It is perfect if your using it for portability. When I’m on the plane I don’t have to try and make my computer fit because the guy in front of me is reclined back, (even if it is before take off, but that another issue). With this I can very easily see my screen and continue with what I was doing. I love it.
Now I do have another laptop that I will use for graphic design and some other tasks that may require more memory or processing speed. Or I use a desktop computer as well, sometimes both at the same time. But if I know I’m going to be mobile, I always take my HP mini. It is one of the best on the market today. Now there are others like Acer, and Compaq (who is owned by HP) that are good too. But again it all comes down to individual needs.
Not everyone can have another laptop and computer, if that’s the case, then a Netbook might not be the ritght choice. Investing a little more money for a different one may be a better choice.
If nothing else go to a retail store and try one out. They keyboard is plenty large enough, the screen only takes a day or so to get used to, and is perfect if your using it school or other mobile areas.
Here is the one that I purchased and I feel confident that it is the best one available today.
Product Features
- Intel® Atom™ processor N270
Features a 533MHz frontside bus, 512KB L2 cache and 1.6GHz processor speed.
- 1GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power.
- Note: Optical drive not included
Optional external DVD-ROM drive available (not included) (I purchased the LG optical drive with lightscribe for less than $90)
- 10.1″ LED-backlit LCD antiglare widescreen display
With 1024 x 576 resolution for a clear view of your movies and graphics
- 32 GB SSD (solid state drive)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
With 128MB total available graphics memory for lush images.
- Built-in HP webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
- 5-in-1 digital media card reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats and lets you easily transfer digital photos from your digital camera.
- 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
- Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
So you can easily connect to your local area network or a wireless hotspot.
- Qualcomm’s Gobi technology
Lets you access both CDMA and GSM networks. It can be activated on your choice of the AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless network.
- Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Connects you easily to the Internet.
- Weighs 2.6 lbs. and measures just 1.3″ thin
For lightweight portability.
- Good battery life
Of up to 3 hours(I average about 2.8)
- HP black swirl Imprint finish
For a stylish look.
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system
With Service Pack 3 (SP3) preinstalled for a stable operating platform.
- Software package included
With Microsoft Works 9.0, Adobe Reader and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 also included.
- ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
- Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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