| Mini notebook computers are gaining in popularity | | | | than 60 GB's or so; which is quiet small for today's |
| these days due to their compact sizes and mobility | | | | standards. Fortunately, they can be combined with |
| features. People like having access to the Internet | | | | thumb drives and external hard drives, so you can |
| wherever they go, and compact, portable devices | | | | store a lot of files if you need to.o DVD-Roms and |
| such as laptop notebooks are great to have while on | | | | other drives. A lot of netbooks do not have |
| the go. What many people do not realize, though, is | | | | DVD-ROMs, let alone DVD-R's. This is because the |
| that they differ from regular computers in more than | | | | focus behind them is portability and mobility, and |
| just size. | | | | most users need them for communication and not |
| As popular as they are, there was a high return rate | | | | for watching films. You can download videos on |
| in 2008 on netbooks due to many people | | | | them, anyway, so a DVD player really is not needed |
| misunderstanding them and their purpose. Some | | | | for a mini notebook computer.o Touch screen. Some |
| consumers realize that these smaller laptops are not | | | | netbooks have a full QWERTY keyboard while |
| as powerful as regular computers, and end up | | | | others operate exclusively with a touch screen |
| returning them rather than trying to get used to | | | | interface. If you have an iPod Touch or iPhone, you |
| them. Why is this? | | | | are probably familiar with a touch screen keyboard. If |
| Here are a few things to take note of if you are | | | | not, then you may want to consider getting a mini |
| thinking to rent or buy laptop notebook computers:o | | | | notebook with a regular keyboard. |
| Graphics. Smaller laptops are not as powerful as | | | | Obviously, mini notebook computers are not for |
| regular laptops or desktops. They cannot handle | | | | everyone, so think about your options before buying |
| heavy, intensive graphics, which means they are not | | | | one. Depending on your preferences, you might be |
| ideal for gaming. They can handle regular browsing, | | | | better off with another wireless, mobile device. In |
| emailing, and various office related tasks just as long | | | | addition, if any stores in your area give the option to |
| as there are no heavy graphics involved.o Hard drive | | | | rent a laptop, you can see if a mini notebook is |
| space. Another thing to keep in mind is that mini | | | | available. Try getting used to it first before making |
| notebook computers do not have a whole lot of | | | | the decision to buy one for yourself. |
| hard drive space. The average netbook has no more | | | | |