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The Netbook Computer, Perfect Portability for Students

Netbooks can be found in coffee shops, bookstores, and in the classroom. It seems the compact netbook computer has been destined to become exceptionally popular overnight.

What Exactly Is A Netbook Computer?

Netbook computers generally have screens of 10 to 12 inches, feature Windows or Linux operating systems, and generally sell for well under $400. As the name implies, the netbook’s main function is to keep you readily connected to the net – anywhere and anytime.

Asus created one of the first line of netbook computers when it introduced the ASUS Eee PC in the fall of 2007. However, the popularity of netbooks exploded when we saw the huge demand for these unique portable computers. There are now many computer companies such as HP, Dell, Toshiba, Lenovo… all manufacturing these small portable laptops. So much so, that netbook computers have become the fastest growing part of the notebook computer industry.

Why is there so much buzz over the compact netbook computer? Maybe the answer can be found in our ever constant need for increased mobility. We want a portable computer that will help us to stay connected to the Web and yet be compact and lightweight enough to be carried around all day. A really ultra-portable computer that gives us handy access to the web.

Another question of interest: why do netbook computers make good student notebooks? The following are a few points to consider:

Size

Netbook computers are small with 10 to 12 inch screens or less, which make them suitable for students. Plus, they are commonly very lightweight — around 2 or 3 pounds. They are compact enough to pop into your school bag, purse or backpack, and small enough to carry around all day comfortably.

Convenience

The netbook is small, portable, and compact. A good portable computer that we can use to stay connected to the internet and friends. Connectability is one of the main features — you are connected to the net any time you want.

Sturdiness

Most netbooks are designed to be sturdy and tough. They can take a few hard knocks and still keep on functioning. Perfect for the student on the run.

Battery Life

Because of their compact size, you will usually get greater battery life than with a standard sized notebook. This is important to the student since they tend to stay busy with classes, and don’t always get a chance to recharge the battery. Long lasting battery life makes the netbook computer the ideal student laptop.

Performance

Although small, netbooks still have some pretty impressive specifications. Many now come with at least 1 Gig of RAM and super fast processors. Many use Windows XP and newer models debuting this year with the Nvidia’s Ion platform may have Vista or Windows 7.

Storage

While storage on netbook computers is constantly increasing, it is still not really near the kind of storage you will find on a regular sized notebook. Generally, most netbooks have around 30 or 60gb hard drives which should be enough for most student’s needs. Many newer netbooks have 160gb of storage.

Price

Maybe the main reason netbooks make the wonderful student laptops is the affordable price. Students are commonly on a very limited budget and the low price-tag is a ideal fit. Many perfectly adequate machines are now priced in the $300 to $450 range — while many good ones go for well under $300. In addition, prices are steadily dropping so almost any student can now afford a netbook.

As you may have noticed, the netbook computer has many features to make it a wonderful student laptop: compact size, great portability, exceptional connections, very sturdy, long battery life, excellent performance, adequate storage and most of all, affordable pricing almost any student can afford. Overall, netbook computers are well suited for the busy student on the go.

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I may be taking a backpacking trip overseas and am wondering what would be the best type of laptop to take with me. I’d like to keep it around $1000 and no larger than a 14.1 screen:

the lenovo v100 seemed ok to me at $ 999

no point worrying about durability of notebooks., lenovo, toshiba or hp … they’re global brands … basically the notebooks have to be good enuf for travel conditions & abuse … vibrations & all !

dell i find missing from u’r list
they offer max. value for money, besides are ‘road-ready’, most models
firstly, the lenovo v100 at 999 is not bad, tho mo-board is 915 based

lets tour the inspirion e1405
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1405?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

about road ready
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/solutions/en/roadready?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

lets customise the e1405
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=E1405S1&s=dhs

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM
80GB Sata Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Integrated Audio
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Wireless Card Only: Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps)
Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
Service
1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service
6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
E1405 Dual Core
Windows Vista™ Capable
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

>> $ 948

i. t7200 processor with 4 mb l2 cache is awesome
ii. 512 mb ram in single slot, leaving 1 slot free for future
iii. 14.1″ widescreen truelife display is great
iv. os is win xp media centre 2005, so external consoles
v. most upto date system
vi. road-ready
vii. value for money >>> you vote on that !

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