How to Buy a Great Netbook
Why lug a massive 17" laptop around when you can now buy an ultra portable netbook? Netbooks are getting more popular every single day. Here's some tips to follow when you are out shopping for a new netbook.
Purpose
This is something that many people fail to think about. you really need to carefully think about how you are going to use your new netbook and what software you need to run on it. Are you going to be using it just for email and web surfing or do you want to do some serious graphic design and video editing? Checking emal, browsing the web and composing Word or Office documents are all easily handled by netbooks. For anything really processor intensive, you might want to consider a full size notebook instead.
Size and Weight
Are you going to be carrying your new netbook around a lot? If so, size and weight is a huge factor. Netbooks are already tiny and low in weight compared to big and bulky laptops but there are still several sizes to consider. In addition, you'll want to take the battery weight and size into consideration as well. Some power bricks are almost as heavy and large as the computers themselves! This is a big tip that not many people will tell you to look out for.
Features
Here's some important netbook features to consider. Do you need a DVD drive? Many netbooks don't come with an optical drive. You may have to purchase and external drive. Is the memory and hard drive upgradeable? Sometimes these upgrades will actually void your warranty. Keyboard size is also a big issue with these little computers. You want to make sure that you'll have no problems typing on a small keyboard. You'll also want to make sure that the trackpad and mouse buttons are placed in comfortable position and easy to use. If either of these are difficult for you to use, you're not going to enjoy using your computer very much!
Follow this advice and you'll be on your way to purchasing the best netbook that works for your needs. Good luck!