Assignment Post 3

There were many websites I explored when doing my research about netbooks here is a brief summary of some of the information and the websites i used.

What are Netbooks?
Netbooks(sometimes also called small notebooks or ultraportables) are small laptops designed primarily for internet based applications.It is lightweighted, smaller than a computer with a longer battery life.They are usually equipped in smaller monitor size, usually 9-10 inches wide and lacks in a CD/DVD drive. We can use netbooks for various reasons, some of which are surfing the internet or jsut normally going to facebook and checking your email. Netbooks can be used for word processing and spreadsheet work as well just for everyday use.

 

Here are the videos I inserted for this topic. I found many on what netbooks are, and lots of the different types and pros and cons about each. Here are some of the videos:

Some of the Websites I used:
http://gigaohttp//www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0651-37U-10-1-Inch-Multitouch-Netbook/dp/B0032ALW5Cm.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/
http://www.bestnetbooksreview.com/examining-the-different-types-of-netbooks.html

http://www.google.com.au/#q=prices+of+netbooks&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=TwFqTtzcIumPiAfOjunJBA&sqi=2&ved=0CFoQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9507e26a433b8883&biw=1024&bih=541

Different Types and Pro and Cons of each
There are various types of netbooks used in our everyday society, some of the main ones are:
*The smallest of the Small(7 inch,8.9 inch)
*Ten inch units(10.1 inch,10.2 inch)
*A step Above(11.6 inch,12.1 inch)
*Touch Screen(Tablet Netbook)
Pros:
There are many advantages of having a netbook some of which are:
*THE PRICE:
Netbooks are really affodable. But other than that they are genuinely good value for money too.
*MOBILITY:
Netbooks are super portable thanks to their light weight,small footprint and brilliant battery life.
*WIFI:
Browse the web from your bed, or while your at a shop, basically browse anywhere.
*COLOUR:
 Netbooks often come in various of colours. Like black,white, pink,green etc.
Cons:
There are also many cons in getting a netbook, some of which are:
*COMPUTING POWER:
Netbooks will suit most computer users absolutely fine. But you would not be able to pplay the latest games on the netbook.
*CD/DVD DRIVE:
Netbooks do not have a internal CD/DVD drive, however you can buy one ofr $30.
*SCREEN SIZE:
The screen size of netbooks are usually 10.1 inches. Sometimes it can get annoying having to deal with a small screen.
(The video in the bottom right hand corner describes the top 10 netbooks in 2011, this website also describe the pros and cons about each netbook, PLEASE WATCH)