Why Netbooks Are Suitable For Students?
Netbooks are everywhere, on buses, on trains, on planes... and in the classroom. It seems the little netbook has come out of nowhere to become extremely popular overnight.
What is a netbook actually?
Netbook is the smaller version of a laptop, typically built with a 10-inch screen or smaller. Most of these computers run Windows or Linux and usually priced below $500. It was originally built so people will be connected to the Internet wherever they maybe.
Asustek started it all with the Eee PC that was launched fall of 2007. It was a big hit so many of the major brands also made their own netbook line. The netbook sales is growing so fast and it is expected to reach 139 million units in 2013.
Portability is the key for the success of the netbook. People would always want a device that they can easily bring along all day so they can have Internet access anywhere. Many of us would always want to keep in touch with love ones and the Internet has become a primary medium for this, and in return it makes netbooks popular.
The next question you have to ask: why do netbooks make for great student laptops? If the above reasons aren't enough, try the following:
Size - Netbooks are small with 10 inch displays or less, which make them ideal for students. Plus, they are usually very lightweight - around 2 or 3 pounds. They are compact enough to tuck into your school bag or backpack, and small enough to carry around all day without developing a hernia.
Portability - Netbooks are so small and handy you can bring it along all the time with no hassle, and this means you can connect to the Internet anywhere.
Sturdiness - Almost all netbooks are designed to be tough. As we all know students are mostly careless when it comes to their school stuff. Having a netbook would be perfect since it can withstand more pressure than those regular laptops.
Battery Life - The smaller form factor especially the small screen makes the netbook a real power-saver. It is perfect for students that will be in the campus all day with no time to charge their battery.
Performance - Although small, these mini-laptops still sports some very impressive specs. Many now come with at least 1 Gig of RAM and Intel Atom processors. There are even some with Solid State Hard Drives which make them more durable and less likely to be damaged. Most use Windows XP - newer models debuting this year with the Nvidia's Ion platform may have Vista or Windows 7, but still don't expect the kind of performance you would get from a regular laptop.
Storage - While storage on netbooks is constantly increasing, it is still nowhere near the kind of storage you will find on a regular sized laptop. Usually, most devices have around 30 or 60 Gig hard drives which should be adequate for most student's needs. Many newer netbooks have 160 Gigs of storage.
Price - This will be one of the biggest reasons why students go for netbooks. Students are usually in a tight budget and the $300 to $500 price range will be great for them.
As you can plainly see, the netbook does have many features to make it a perfect student laptop: small size, very portable, excellent connections, very sturdy, long battery life, good performance, adequate storage and most of all, a very affordable price almost any student can take advantage of. Overall, netbooks are well suited for the classroom and the student.
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