Netbooks Growing In Popularity
Take a look around you, how many people are equipped with a Netbook? Ill bet its quite a few if you are in an office, on campus, on a bus, a train, or plane. You can clearly see that netbooks are coming out of nowhere to become a very popular choice for many individuals.
These mini computers are becoming very popular, but why? What makes a netbook different from a regular laptop?
A netbook is a mini laptop. They usually have screens of about 10 inches or less, they run on the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system, and they usually sell for around $400 or less. The number one use of a netbook is to keep its owner connected to the internet and their work or school. They can do this wherever and whenever they need to access the internet. It is a really cool idea.
These little netbooks came to market about a year and a half ago. They are changing the way that laptops are viewed and actually, netbooks are the fastest growing segment of the laptop industry. It is fully expected to reach around 141 million units sold before the beginning of 2013. Thats awesome!
To be completely honest, I see two huge reasons why the netbook industry is growing like crazy. They are a good solution for college students and for individuals who travel a lot for their work. Lets take a minute to discuss why these are so great for these two groups of people.
Size
Netbooks are very small and compact. Their display is at the very most, 10 inches. Not only are the super small but they are super light as well. They probably weigh anywhere from 1-3 pounds. They are also super compact so they are perfect for students carrying them around in a backpack, or for a businessman or woman to carry onto a plane.
Portability
As stated in the last paragraph, they are super compact, so they are easily portable from place to place.
Sturdiness
Some people think that because these machines are so small that they are a piece of junk. That is simply not true! They are designed to be extra sturdy and tough. They can easily handle hard knocks and even a drop or two and they will still be working fine.
Battery Life
Because netbooks are so much smaller than a regular laptop, you will get much more juice out of your battery. Face it; no one wants to be dragging a power cord around with them. They need a portable computer that can stay charged for a long time.
The Price
The number one reason why netbooks are so popular and make the perfect laptop for a student or businessperson is because they are very affordable. Yes, students are on a budget, so this makes it a perfect solution for them. Many times, employees have a desktop and laptop at their office. Netbooks are so cheap that they can afford one of them just for travel. As I stated earlier, for less than $400 you can pick up a nice little netbook.
As you can clearly see, a netbook is an amazing choice when selecting an affordable laptop. You really need to head down to your local electronics store and check them out. They are awesome!
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