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Going back several years, the one question which was repeatedly asked of me was, should I buy a laptop instead of a desktop computer? Whilst there is no definitive answer, as each person’s needs are different, the answer has probably changed from 80% NO to 80% YES. The reason for this is the narrowing gap between desktop and laptop PCs in terms of performance, reliability and storage capacity.

Today we have a stand-off between netbook and laptop computers as people discover the possibility of going even more portable. Let us’s look as the main considerations in the Netbook vs Laptop debate.

Performance

Laptops are almost the new desktop, with processor speeds increasing as manufacturers find new ways to squeeze extra performance from smaller components. Without getting too technical, laptops have a huge advantage in the performance stakes. I’d go as far as to say that if you want to use a computer for processor-intensive tasks, a netbook is currently not a good option.

Screen and Keyboard

Because of their smaller size, netbooks tend to have smaller keys and screens. This changes from model to model. Laptops for the most part, have standard sized keys with screens of standard desktop monitor sizes. If you have large hands and do a lot of typing, netbooks can become annoying very quickly. Also, if you need to have lots on the screen at once, laptops have the advantage with their greater resolutions and screen size.

Size

Netbooks are in effect mini laptops and so have a size advantage where portability is concerned. They tend to be lighter due to this, therefore if you intend on using one for traveling with, they are ideal. Laptops, on the other hand, are considerable in their weight and size in comparison.

Connectivity

Most netbooks tend to have a couple of usb ports and wireless networking. They do nottend to have cd/dvd drives. These days laptops have dvd re-writers and usually 3 or 4 usb ports as well as vga output for displaying on an external monitor. If you want to watch your dvd collection on your new computer a laptop has the distinct advantage.

Cost

The price of a netbook is relative to functionality and usefulness as is that of a laptop computer. I’d say that presently, a laptop has greater scope for growing with the user’s needs and therefore offers better value. If cost is the ultimate factor in choosing between the two, I would go for a cheap laptop vsa netbook. If you just want to surf the net and keep up to date with friends on Facebook a netbook is a very good option.

Storage

Netbooks tend to have less storage capacity than laptops although this has improved over time and will probably continue to do so. If you want to store large amounts of videos and photo albums without using external storage, a laptop again has the major advantage.

Battery life

With it’s small footprint, lack of dvd and power efficient processors (generally) netbooks win hands down in the power consumption efficiency stakes.

The bottom line is, you really have to be honest with yourself as to how you’ll use the computer. I’d say that the only real reasons to have a netbook over a laptop are portability and battery life. If you make a list of the above points when preferring you willhave a good idea of what to compare when shopping.

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Netbooks are all in vogue since the last two years. They were introduced first by Asus as the Eee Pc. The netbooks available currently are much higher versions of what was available two years back. Intel specially introduced the Atom processor for netbooks and smaller size PCs. The question you may have in mind is whether you should purchase a netbook or a notebook. You should totally go for a notebook if you are just looking to replace your PC with a portable solution and need as much computing power. You will need a notebook if you plan to run resource-intensive applications, graphics intensive programs, games, etc.

Netbooks work best if your use of the computer is mostly restricted to using the Internet. For bloggers, a netbook is God-sent from heaven. If you use the computer only for browsing the Internet, checking your emails, updating Facebook, chatting on IM, etc., a netbook is perfect for you. If you travel constantly and need to do all the above stuff on the go, you will find using a netbook much more convenient compared to a notebook. It’s much lighter, smaller and has a longer battery life. Go for an SSD hard disk and your netbook will be so light that you won’t know that you are carrying a computer in your bag. Some netbooks are known to last for more than 10-12 hours alone on their battery which is very difficult to get on a notebook.

If you plan to play simple card games like Solitaire, etc.then a netbook will work fine. But if you plan to go for actual games like shooting, racing, etc., a notebook will be a better option. If you plan to watch DVD movies on your computer, you can’t do it on a netbook because most netbooks do not have an in-built disc drive. But every notebook computer has a disc drive and a larger screen. So watching movies is a far better option on notebooks than on netbooks.

Now that you know most of the differences between netbooks and notebooks, go and take your own decision.

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Below are some easy to follow guidelines that you should be following through with if you want to make your netbook as safe and secure as possible…

Engrave Your Netbook – Marking your notebook computer reduces the worth of it to potential thieves as it makes it more difficult to re-sell it. Have your name, address and phone number on the outer case in a prominent place. It may even lead to it being returned to you should you lose it.

Register Your Netbook – Register your netbook with the manufacturer. Registering your netbook in this way will increase the odds of you getting it back safely, if the person who took it ever attempts to upgrade or repair the machine.

Cable Locks – Cable locks are used in a variety of other circumstances to keep thieves away, so why not use one to keep your netbook safe and secure too? Using even a small, lightweight one will be enough to put off most thieves, who are generally looking for the easiest target possible, which your netbook will no longer be.

Privacy Shield – Privacy shields are limit the viewing angle of a netbook’s display, allowing only the person sitting directly in front of it to read the information displayed clearly, meaning that others can not sneak furtive glances at the screen.

GPS Tracking – This technology has been used in cell phones for a while now, and is becoming increasingly common as a way to protect netbooks too. A small GPS chip inserted inside your netbook will allow the location of it to be pinpointed should it be stolen or misplaced.

Software Tracking – This special piece of software automatically connects to the Internet when a netbook is started up and logs the location of the user. It runs hidden in the background so anyone using it after it has been stolen will be unaware that they are being tracked.

Firewalls – The Internet is a great way to find out lots of new information; the problem is that when you log on to it you are also giving others an opportunity to find out lots of new information about you, as it is possible to download data from someone elses computer without them knowing. Setting up a firewall, which is basically a buffer between you and data harvesters, can prevent this happening to you.

Insurance – However careful you intend to be, drops and knocks will occur from time to time, especially to those who often carry their netbooks around with them. With netbooks being so small and fragile, even a small accident can result in it becoming instantly unusable and it may take you a long while to get the money together for a replacement unless you have insurance in place to cover the cost of it.

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Netbooks are quite popular devices and have swept the market. Being really small and much more powerful than the earliest types of computers, netbooks are, in effect, low-cost but highly portable and efficient little laptops. Costing from $300 to $1,000 and weighing less than 1kg, netbooks come typically with a 9″ or 10″ diagonal screen and tighter keyboards than usual laptops and are called netbooks because they are primarily used for browsing the Internet and sending emails.

Currently, the top-five brands of netbooks in terms of price, performance, and ergonomics are the following:

a)      ASUS Eee PC S101

Being a sleek and slim device, the Eee PC S101 is targeting mainly fashionistas rather than high-tech users. Although it remains a value-offer netbook, even savvy consumers cannot find it under the barrier of $750 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 1).

ASUS claims the S101 is designed as a “glossy fashion magazine” featuring a finest finish and glossy axis. Besides, the S101 comes in Champagne, Graphite or Brown color and is definitely the most fashionable netbook in the market at the moment.

Besides its fashionable appearance, the S101 does his job perfectly thanks to its Windows XP operating system, Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, and has a 16 GB SSD (solid-state drive) and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Moreover, the device features a 4-in-1 flash card reader supporting MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO and 30GB of Eee Storage, which is ASUS’ Internet storage providing a free online space to store and share files.

The ASUS Eee PC S101 comes with a 10.2″ screen that natively supports 1024×600 pixels resolution. It also supports a built-in Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n Wi-Fi, a VGA webcam, a D-Sub port, three USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet, headphone and microphone jacks.

Even if you don’t go for the S101, the Eee PC family can offer you a lot of options that can definitely meet your needs. Smaller or bigger screens; slimmer designs; longer battery life; higher performance; more storage space; it’s all there.

b)      Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad

The Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad is sparkly. Starting from its highly reflective 15.4″ WXGA LCD screen that natively supports 1280×800 pixels resolution to its touch-sensitive control panel and metal palm edges, the Y510-300 is a slim and elegant netbook that cannot but attract the fashionistas.

Besides, the Y510-300 features a an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz processor, a 250GB SATA drive, 2GB of DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 4GB), an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M graphics card and  built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam with microphone. Moreover, the device features a DVD re-writer supporting dual-layer burning, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire connection, VGA and S-Video output, a modem jack, an Ethernet port capable of 10/100 speeds, an Express Card slot, and a 6-in-1 card reader supporting MMC, MS, MS Pro, SD, SD Pro and xD cards.

The Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad combines unique design, exceptional performance and universal recognition at a retail price of $1,493 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 2).

c)      HP Mini 1000

HP was one of the first players to join the netbook revolution. Particularly, HP Mini 1000 is a revolution on its own as it features MS Windows XP Home operating system, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor, 60 GB HDD and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Besides, it comes with a 10.2″ screen that natively supports 1024×600 pixels resolution, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, a built-in Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n Wi-Fi.

The Mini 1000 was primarily targeting elementary school kids, but it was kind of expensive at $749. Today, it appeals to anyone looking for a general purpose, ultra-handy, value netbook suitable for light-duty office and Internet tasks.

The HP Mini 1000 comes at a retail price of $426 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 3).

d)     LG X110

The LG X110 would be an ordinary netbook featuring a 10″ screen that natively supports 1024×600 pixels resolution, Windows XP Home operating system, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor, 160GB HDD and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Moreover, it features a built-in 1.3-megapixel Web cam, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and an integrated Bluetooth adaptor that allows you to connect your cell phone to the netbook without cables.

What makes the X110 exceptional though is the fact that it features an optional integrated 3G modem. This means that all you have to do to surf on the Internet is launching the Wireless Manager software and press the “connect” button.

The LG X110 comes at a retail price of $782 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 4).

e)      Acer Aspire One ZG5

Similar to the ASUS Eee family, Acer Aspire One ZG5 comes in fashionable colors including pink and bronze and it’s slim, featuring practical ergonomics. Weighing less than 1kg, the ZG5 comes with 8.9″ screen that natively supports 1024×600 pixels resolution.

Besides, the ZG5 features a Linux operating system (although Windows XP Home is also an option), Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 160GB HDD and 512 MB of DDR2 RAM. Moreover, the device features three USB 2.0 ports, 2 SD slots, a D-Sub port, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a built-in webcam, speakers and audio ports.

Acer Aspire One ZG5 comes at a retail price of $749.

These are the top-five netbooks in the market for the moment. Of course, the list is not exhaustive, nor comprehensive. There are users who prefer Toshiba or Sony, but, the truth of the matter is that, for instance, Toshiba NB100 is heavy, uncomfortable, old-fashioned and expensive at $700 (Source: apcmag.com, 5). On the other hand, Sony Vaio is always a reliable solution, but starting price is at $780 (Source: www.mysimon.com, 6). So, at the end of the day, it’s matter of personal choice. The good news is there are plenty of alternatives.

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