Are NetBooks right for me?
Netbooks are all the rage this year. With smaller sizes, better battery life and wireless what’s not to love. But coupled with the smaller size comes a less powerful processor and less upgrade options. This presents an interesting decision to make: Can I make a NetBook my primary laptop?
The most common answer is: It depends. When someone asks this question of me, I usually ask a few questions:
- How do you normally use a computer?
- Do you have another computer?
- Is size the only reason you are considering a NetBook?
If the person is planning on using the computer for anything more than web surfing, web based email and some note taking – I typically recommend one of the smaller full-power laptops. These days, there are a number of manufacturers with 12 inch screen, powerful processors and room for expansion.
In our business, we use NetBooks to supplement our primary computer (desktop and laptop) – the NetBook lets us move from client to client with the information we need, plus gives us quick startup and long battery life. So it’s easy to see where even in the non-typical use NetBooks can be useful.
Recently some school districts are using NetBooks for classroom computing – with everything on the school’s intranet, the power savings and light weight make these ideal for educational use. Additionally, their use in military and police applications.
There are lots of options for small format laptops and NetBooks. Wether or not a NetBook is right for you depends on how you are going to use it. If you want more information or to compare a NetBook to a small-format laptop, call me to find out. Contact Us for more information.
