| Mini notebook computers are becoming extremely | | | | however many models are available in 10 to 13.3 inch |
| popular recently including among schools and in | | | | screens. The MacBook air has a 13 inch screen with a |
| classrooms. And for good reason. They offer | | | | super thin chassis, however it may not be considered |
| maximum functionality, and computing power in an | | | | in the mini notebook category. It's probably |
| extremely small unit size. | | | | considered a compact computer. However one |
| Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping | | | | benefit of a smaller screen is increased portability, so |
| for a mini notebook computer: | | | | this adds to their appeal by many industry |
| They Are Increasingly Affordable | | | | professionals. |
| Compared to the standard computer, mini notebooks | | | | Not a Standard Laptop Replacement |
| are comparatively inexpensive. This is presumably | | | | Many notebook computers should not be considered |
| because due to being so small, production costs are | | | | a replacement for standard 15 to 17 inch screen |
| much less, hence the lower price. Amid the current | | | | laptop with much more screen real estate and |
| economic climate, this is making them extremely | | | | computing power. They should simply be used as a |
| popular, especially among children and teenagers. | | | | supplement, if not a more portable travel friendly |
| Even now they are much smaller in size, they don't | | | | computer. Many manufacturers are still struggling |
| sacrifice that much in functionality and power. | | | | significantly to pack industry standard power and |
| They have fast hard drives, top-of-the-line | | | | functionality into such small packages. The leaders in |
| processors, regular sized keyboards (some models | | | | the mini notebook category are: Asus, |
| have reduced size keyboards but many are standard | | | | Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Toshiba, Compaq and a few |
| sized), and many of the other technologies widely | | | | other less known players. |
| used with standard notebooks. As such, households | | | | If you purchase a mini laptop computer be sure to |
| with less financial means can purchase them still. | | | | be conscious of potential theft. Unfortunately, theft |
| Reduced Screen Size | | | | is one of the common side effects of owning one of |
| Most models include screen sizes from 9 to 12 inches | | | | these systems. We suggest buying any hip pack, and |
| long diagonally. The majority are in the 10 inch range, | | | | a cable lock to reduce the likelihood of your machine |
| which is a bit too small for the average user, | | | | being stolen. |