College students love their laptops. But for those who want a smaller option, netbooks may be a viable choice. Here's a look at the pros and cons.
... so what is the conclusion...Unless you really know what you're doing, a netbook is not a good substitute for your primary PC or MacBook. You can't watch DVDs or install new programs from CDs onto it without an external drive, and it won't run Windows or Mac programs. Even if you buy a Windows netbook, it probably
won't run Windows programs all that well just because it's so small.
On the other hand, if you already have a main PC or Mac and you need something smaller to tote around campus, a netbook might be what you're looking for. It's not as convenient as a nice smartphone, like an iPhone or a Palm Centro, but it has a bigger screen and an actual keyboard, and it's a lot easier to carry to lectures than a full-sized notebook is.
If your back is already hurting from carrying those textbooks around, shedding a few pounds from your notebook computer may help. Just make sure to shop around and read reviews first, and try one in person so you'll know if you could get used to it. Good luck!
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Notebooks? Netbooks? Laptops? ... Common people, not every student is a rockerfeller.
ReplyDeleteA bit more realistic would be to realise that most students do not have the money to afford such things and are just happy to make it by on normal PC's standing on a desk in the local institution's computuer room.
I struggle just to keep my own PC at home in goord order. Laptops and netbooks are luxuries not necessitas.