What a netbook is meant for
Netbooks are primarily meant for internet browsing, writing and editing documents, and making simple powerpoint presentations. They also have inbuilt webcams which enable video chats.
Unlike laptops which typically have 14-15 inch screens, netbooks currently have 9-10 inch screens, although devices with 12 inch screens are now making an appearance too.
The smaller size makes them lighter — netbooks weigh around 1kg while laptops usually weigh 2.5kg or more. This makes them handy to lug around and easier on the pocket too, ranging from Rs15,000 to Rs25,000.
And what it isn’t meant for
For starters, there is no CD/DVD drive on a netbook. You would have to use an external CD drive hooked on via a USB port. Ironically enough, the manufacturers themselves continue to ship netbooks with the software on CDs! Getting to reinstall, say, a driver, is however a roundabout process without an inbuilt CD drive.
The processors used in netbooks are less powerful than those used in laptops. Intel decided to bring out a new line of processors — Intel Atom — specifically designed for netbooks. They usually have 1GB RAM and hard disk capacity of 80 to 160 GB. Pen drives and portable hard disks would take care of additional data to be transferred or stored.
Netbooks mostly come loaded with Windows XP Home, because XP Pro or Vista would hog processing power. This is usually not a constraint for standalone users, but it would become one in an enterprise networking environment. And, without a graphics card, gaming is almost completely ruled out.
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