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There is a good deal of confusion in the market as to what actually makes a good Pc or laptop, how much should you spend and in the case of portable computing exactly whats the difference between a laptop and a netbook.

While many consumers tend to shop on price in the main this can be a big mistake as the usage you will put your PC or mobile computer to should be your most important consideration because if you “buy right” from day one you will have a system that will last for many years and you’ll be very happy with.

Conversely if you buy wrong then it will always be an issue for you and you’ll end up probably replacing your system far earlier than would of been necessary (and you’ll be lighter in the pocket).

Here is a useful article that my help you understand the importance of  function over cost.

Understanding Netbooks and What They are Good For

Author: Greg Black

Article: Even though netbooks are new to the technology development scene and to the realm of mobile computing they are gaining a lot of the market share. There are many consumers that are looking for ultra portable but powerful computing devices that provide access to their important programs, applications and information no matter where they are. With so many different names for portable computers including laptop, portable pc and notebook, not all consumers have a good understanding of what makes a netbook different from a laptop or notebook which is causing some confusion.

Even among the techie types, there is ongoing argument about the difference between laptop computers, and the general perception among consumers is that “a laptop is a laptop.” This is, however, not the case, and many people that purchased a netbook computer expecting the functionality of a regular laptop have experienced some buyer’s remorse when they discover the lack of functionality in a netbook.

The appeal of a netbook is the price. And when a consumer sees a “laptop” that costs £300 and a “laptop” that costs £900, they’ll choose the $300 model and assume that it will be “good enough.” The fact of the matter, though, is that the affordable price of a netbook computer comes at the reduction in features and functionality. When a consumer finds out that they are getting exactly what they paid for (a scaled down laptop), they can be a little disappointed.

The main point I am trying to make is that you need to understand the purpose of a netbook before you actually buy one. What is the true difference between a netbook and a normal laptop? Are the differences really that significant?

Netbooks are portable computers that are designed for the specific purpose of having access to the internet and wireless communications. All of their computing power is encased in a smaller casing which limits the amount of components that can fit in its small ultra portable case. Most netbooks are limited to the size of hard drive and memory and don’t have an optical CD or DVD drive which limits some memory intensive high-end applications from running on netbooks. Its size is what makes them a favorite for those on the go and so attractive with their light and durable casing.

Netbooks were designed with the average consumer user in mind. They are not meant for gaming, heavy database management or programming which are not typical consumer user activities. They are perfect for consumers who would like a way to surf the net, stay connected through social media and networks, communicate with friends and family through email and instant message, or just to have some computing power handy and available to them.

There are more and more companies that are offering web based versions of their popular programs which offer convenient access from anywhere. Even a basic netbook computer can take advantage of these online based programs to stay productive without an intense processing computer.

Netbooks may not be for everyone. It may not make sense for someone looking for an extremely powerful portable computer, but it could make sense for anyone looking to stay productive and connected from wherever they may be or go.

Greg Black is a huge fan of Netbooks<! They are a good solution if you are not wanting a large laptop. Visit Dell.com today for more information.

This article was written for the US market so uk readers will need to visit Dell uk of course, or one of the other netbook retailers if dell is not your prefered supplier, but hopefully this summary from a third party perspective will help you understand and take home the importance of making the right buying choice because of your own personal computing needs not because it seemed like a bargain at the time.