| Netbooks, also called mini notebooks or ultra | | | | notebook manufacturer (and even a few |
| portables, became very popular with people who are | | | | newcomers) release low-priced netbooks. |
| constantly moving. They are suitable for general | | | | It's easy enough to distinguish netbooks from other |
| computing and accessing the web. They are very | | | | laptops. They generally weigh around 2 pounds and |
| popular with students. | | | | have 8-to-10 inch wide screens. Not a single one has |
| You see them on tables in coffee shops, under the | | | | a full-sized keyboard, so expect a more cramped |
| arms of college students and on the laps of travelers | | | | typing experience. In general, you will find an |
| waiting for a flight. Called "netbooks or | | | | abundance of USB ports, web cams, card readers, |
| "mini-notebooks," these small, lightweight and | | | | and built-in Wi-Fi. |
| relatively inexpensive computers are one of the | | | | So, if you are always busy, need a computer, need |
| hottest tech toys of the year. All netbooks on the | | | | to stay in touch with the world, this is for you. |
| market today support Wi-Fi wireless networking and | | | | For students the affordability plays a big role. But, I |
| many can be used on mobile telephone networks | | | | have to mention, this new netbooks cost much less |
| with data capability (for example, 3G). | | | | than full laptops. Prices start at $300. And you can |
| They are: | | | | find netbooks with battery life up to 10 hours. Not |
| - affordable | | | | bad at all. As I mentioned, price is important, battery |
| - practical | | | | life is important, but warranty is very important too. |
| - small | | | | The best deals are usually on-line. You can save a lot. |
| - cute | | | | In stores, usually the price includes the restocking |
| - sophisticated | | | | fee, so, even if you return the piece, you still will pay |
| - popular | | | | for restocking the item. I usually buy on line. I save |
| Netbooks are designed for people who need | | | | money, I can return the item, and shipping is usually |
| constant access to a computer but don't require a | | | | free. |
| full notebook for content creation. This unique | | | | Finding good deals on-line is easy. The free shipping is |
| category of ultra portable notebooks burst onto the | | | | usually offered with products, which qualify for it, and |
| scene late last year with the arrival of the Asus Eee | | | | this means, if you buy something over 100. |
| PC. Since then, we've seen almost every major | | | | |