You may have seen the small computers that are only nine to ten inches in size. While very small, these netbook computers are very powerful machines that use newer technology to keep them affordable for most people.
At first glance, you may notice that there are several things that are missing from the netbook computer. The first you may notice is that there is no DVD or CD rom in this machine. Programs for these computers must be installed through use of a USB drive or downloaded from the internet.
Some of the netbooks do not even have a hard drive, but use a solid state memory device that is like the memory used in a thumb drive. This memory is more shock resistant than a hard drive as well as being smaller in size and lighter in weight, however, the memories are much smaller than that typically used in larger laptops.
If more memory is needed, the Netbook can easily be connected to a USB external hard drive. Prices for external hard drives have also dropped recently. A one TB (1000 MB) external hard drive can easily be bought for $100 or less.
Also missing from many of the netbook computers is the phone connection for a phone modem. The netbooks do come equipped with a WiFi internet connector that can be used with a home wireless router or in one of many hot spots. Some are also able to connect to wireless phone internet servers too.
Originally netbook computers were sold with operating systems other than the current version of windows. For quite some time Windows NT was not offered on these little computers, although it was eventually offered. Now the netbooks are being sold with a netbook version of Windows 7.
Prices on netbook computers began to fall around Christmas of 2008. As prices continue to fall, some will sell for under $175 on Black Friday of 2009.
The size of a netbook computer makes them very handy for transportation. A nine inch netbook will easily fit into a woman’s purse and a nine to twelve inch computer can fit into almost any men’s briefcase.
As more applications become web based, netbook computers become even more useful. With web based applications, files can be stored on a web server from a desk top computer and then accessed using the netbook for a remote meeting. You can work from anywhere you have an available connection. Mobile internet service allows you to connect to your files from almost any location that you have cellular phone coverage.
As prices continue to drop, these computers will become very popular as a first computer for children. The smaller keyboards make learning to keyboard even easier for children. Teens will like that the computers fit easily into a backpack. Necessary documents can be sent to any WIFi equipped printer. Netbook computers will make great Christmas gifts for almost anyone this year.
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