| Since their introduction the mini notebooks have been | | | | before making the purchase. Looks is not everything, |
| particularly popular amongst people who wanted to | | | | screen size, resolution, processor speed and amount |
| stay in touch while on the go or simply wanted to | | | | of memory is just as important. Try to pick one that |
| get some work done while commuting. These little | | | | has at least 10" screen. It doesn't add too much cost |
| laptops are truly remarkable partner in many tasks, | | | | over smaller ones, but you will thank yourself you did |
| should you choose wisely. | | | | get the bigger one, they are just that much more |
| There are many people who have never heard of | | | | comfortable to use on the long run. |
| netbooks and they hardly know the difference | | | | 4. Make sure the processor speed is adequate. The |
| between PC and MAC, but that is just fine. It is so | | | | reason is not quite clear, but some manufacturers still |
| easy to get the right notebook it doesn't require you | | | | put 1.3ghz z520 Intel Atoms in their computers, when |
| to be totally computer savvy, but geeks do not skip | | | | they really shouldn't be doing that. It is a little less |
| just yet, even if you are aware of what to look for | | | | power hungry, and keeps the cost of the unit lower, |
| in a notebook, minies can catch you off guard. | | | | but there are so many better processors on the |
| 1. Always think about your goals before making a | | | | market that you should never settle with it. If you |
| purchase. It goes for everything else as well, not just | | | | are to watch movies and YouTube videos, gravitate |
| these computers, but it is really important when you | | | | towards 1.6ghz Atom, or the ultra low voltage |
| buy something similarly limited device. Think about | | | | Celeron that comes with an Intel Core technology |
| your average day and try to come up with a few | | | | heritage. |
| things you do every day on your laptop and would | | | | 5. Less than 1GB memory is now a rare sight, but still |
| hate to be unable to get done. | | | | happens. Don't let it to be you whom it happens to. |
| 2. Once you know the things you will be running | | | | 2GB is better, 1GB is good enough, anything less than |
| choose a netbook. This sounds like a big bite for just | | | | that will make you want to throw the whole thing |
| one step, but this is exactly what you will have to | | | | away once you run into some multitasking. |
| do. Choose one you wouldn't mind using in public. A | | | | Just by choosing more consciously you will be able to |
| good mini can run for 7 hours on one charge, so | | | | spend your money on better computers, and end up |
| chances are that you will use it quite often, you | | | | with a device that will meet your needs and serve |
| might as well pick one you think looks nice. | | | | you for an extended period of time. |
| 3. Check the main components of the computer | | | | |