How to Decide Between a Netbook and a Laptop
You are ready to buy a netbook or laptop, but not sure which is best for you. A netbook is smaller and more portable than a laptop. However, a netbook's computing capabilities is more limited. Still, it may be a better choice than a laptop. How do you decide?
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Prioritize. What do you need from a netbook or laptop? A netbook is smaller, and easier to tote from place to place than a laptop. You can use a netbook on the bus or subway without taking up the space of the person sitting next to you.
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Carry a laptop around for a day or two. How convenient is it for you? If you don't find it a hassle, you may have answered the big question. A netbook may not be needed.
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Borrow a netbook from someone for a few hours. Do you enjoy the ease of the smaller computer? Is using this for reaching the Internet and taking notes on its smaller keyboard much easier than it was with the laptop? Do you mind that no CD or DVD drive is included with a netbook?
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Determine whether you can buy a netbook with a return option. Some stores might allow you to return a netbook if you aren't satisfied. If so, this may be the best way to find out if a laptop or netbook is the best choice for you.
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Tips & Warnings
The netbooks are small enough to take with you almost anywhere. Just remember that they can't do the job of a laptop or desktop. You'll undoubtedly need two computers.
