By: L Jones
Smaller is not so bad when it comes to the recent rush of netbooks that have now flooded the electronics market of late. I particularly fell in love at first site with the 8.9" screens and the glossy case finish. It's not the most practical, the glossiness that is, but it looks sexy.
There are few things you should consider, before making your purchase. This little wonder machines look similar enough, but they can be very different.
HARD DRIVE: The first thing I look at is the hard drive size. The hard drives range from 2gb to 160gb. I always look for the ones that are either a 120gb or 160gb. The prices are so close, sometimes the same, why cheat yourself on storage.
OPERATING SYSTEM: Second, I look at the operating system. The two prevalent ones that I have noticed are Windows XP Home and Linux. Both operating systems will give you about the same functionality, it's just a matter of choice. Linux is very similar to Mac.
BATTERY: Third, I look at the type of battery. At present, there is the 3,4, and 6 cell. The 9 cell may already be out as well. The difference ranges between 2 1/2 hours and all day battery life. The more powerful battery you chose, the more you will pay for your computer. 4-cell is a good buy and you still will get a great deal.
COST: Once I've looked at these three features, I look at the price. These netbooks should not run you more than $399; unless you need the top of the line of course.
There are other features, like the webcam, wi-fi, bluetooth, the amount of USB ports etc. that you should also check out.
Smaller is not so bad when it comes to the recent rush of netbooks that have now flooded the electronics market of late. I particularly fell in love at first site with the 8.9" screens and the glossy case finish. It's not the most practical, the glossiness that is, but it looks sexy.
There are few things you should consider, before making your purchase. This little wonder machines look similar enough, but they can be very different.
HARD DRIVE: The first thing I look at is the hard drive size. The hard drives range from 2gb to 160gb. I always look for the ones that are either a 120gb or 160gb. The prices are so close, sometimes the same, why cheat yourself on storage.
OPERATING SYSTEM: Second, I look at the operating system. The two prevalent ones that I have noticed are Windows XP Home and Linux. Both operating systems will give you about the same functionality, it's just a matter of choice. Linux is very similar to Mac.
BATTERY: Third, I look at the type of battery. At present, there is the 3,4, and 6 cell. The 9 cell may already be out as well. The difference ranges between 2 1/2 hours and all day battery life. The more powerful battery you chose, the more you will pay for your computer. 4-cell is a good buy and you still will get a great deal.
COST: Once I've looked at these three features, I look at the price. These netbooks should not run you more than $399; unless you need the top of the line of course.
There are other features, like the webcam, wi-fi, bluetooth, the amount of USB ports etc. that you should also check out.
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