buying a netbook computer phil goff, branch 116 november 19, 2009
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Buying a Netbook Computer
Phil Goff, Branch 116
November 19, 2009
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What is a NetBook?
• Netbooks (v. Laptops or Notebooks) have a screen size of 12” or less.
• The most common size for a Netbook is a 10” screen.
• Netbooks are fully functional computers and can be purchased with cell phone technology or Wifi. (Cell phone technology requires a contract.)
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Why So Popular?
• Netbooks are cheaper than laptops (average price is $300-$400)
• They are ultraportable and can be used almost everywhere
• They have a battery life of ~6 hours.
• They are perfect for the most common usages, email, internet surfing, word processing, etc.
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Basic Features
• Netbooks have a fully functional Operating System, i.e. XP, Windows 7, etc.
• They have several USB ports, VGA for graphics and Audio.
• They have a built in webcam and microphone.• Some have solid state drives, but most have a
conventional 160 GB drive.
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What Are They Missing?
• They do not have a CD/DVD reader/writer. You will probably want to buy an external one.
• They come with 1GB or 2GB Ram. They may be upgradeable to 4GB.
• Most use the Intel Atom processor N270 or N280. It runs at 1.66GHz and is very low energy usage. None have a fast processor.
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Basic NetBook Computer
$291 w/free shipping at Newegg.com
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High End NetBook
$409 w/free shipping at Newegg.com
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Closing Comments
• NetBooks are meant for portability. If you don’t take it outside the house, you’ll probably prefer a Laptop.
• All major manufactures make NetBooks – Dell, HP, Gateway, etc.
• They are the hottest thing going right now. Look at Fry’s.• They make a great Christmas present.