What Is the Difference Between a Netbook & Laptop?

Laptop or netbook?

Laptops and netbooks are used for their portability and convenience. These types of computers are both useful to people with mobile lifestyles. Laptops and netbooks differ in size, cost and usability.

Laptops

A laptop is a more compact and mobile version of a personal computer system where the monitor, keyboard and internal hardware components are located in one device.

Netbooks

Typically, a netbook is a smaller, lightweight version of a laptop with enough internal components to allow access to the internet.

Uses

Both laptops and netbooks provide the same function as personal computers with additional portability, though netbooks are more limited in their functions.

Prices

Netbooks are usually cheaper than laptops (some can be found for under $200), while laptops can be priced higher than desktop computers of similar memory and speed.

Cons

Some laptops are rather large and heavy, while netbooks with their smaller storage size, are not ideal for gaming or watching movies.

References

• Consumersearch: Netbook
• Consumersearch: Cheap Laptops