Netbook Crazy

£300 netbook or notebook?

Netbooks were primarily released as a low cost portable solution to travellers and mobile business. Since the first release of the Asus Eee PC, netbooks have gone from mainly using Linux, to the majority of netbooks using Microsoft Windows. Size has also increased and most netbooks now feature a 10 inch display, which also means the keyboard can be bigger, as well as other increased specifications. Many netbooks are still cheaper than laptops though with their £200-£300 price tag. What happens though when you’re looking into the Dell Inspirion Mini 10? It features a 10 inch display, Intel...

How do Netbooks Differ from Notebooks?

The most obvious difference between netbooks and laptops is size—netbooks are smaller and lighter versions of laptops. This innovative feature makes netbooks easy to carry around and can even be brought anywhere. Netbooks, because of their ultra small sizes, are equipped with processors and hard drives that have limited capabilities compared to laptops. Still, one can take advantage of the basic features offered by netbooks. Netbooks may not be as flexible as laptops in terms of usage and performance because of their modest features and specifications. But these small devices are undeniably useful...