Why the Portable Netbook Computers Have Become Increasingly Popular

Dec 19
08:25

2011

Wendy Wee

Wendy Wee

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It is almost difficult to imagine the world without laptops, or the world without the internet; regardless of whether you were born into the technology or before technological advancements.

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The main thing that stands out about Netbook Computers is their compact size. It is still amazing how much computing can be achieved by the small devices. A number of people tend to forget that Netbook Computers are essentially laptops which are packaged in compact packages which are highly portable.

The size of the Netbook Computers does not reflect on their ability function as required. These compact computers come bundled up with the same features as their full-sized counterparts. Most of the compact computers found in the market are available in varied RAM capacities and hard disk drive spaces.

Most of the Netbook Computers have 10 to 13 inch screens,Why the Portable Netbook Computers Have Become Increasingly Popular Articles but it is possible to find some of these compact-sized laptops with 9 inch screens. The mini laptops are packaged in slim and light-weight packages. This makes them highly portable and that is why they are also popular with women. They can fit perfectly in oversized handbags and they leave enough room for the other items that women usually carry around with them.

The Netbook Computers can use the operating systems which their larger counterparts use. This means that they can carry out just about any function that is supported by the operating system installed on them. The miniature laptops allow people to work on their documents from virtually any location and to access internet wirelessly. There are some of the miniature computers which come with built-in webcams.

One other thing that stands out about the Netbook Computers is their battery life; most of the miniature laptops use Li-ion batteries which have up to 9 hour run times. This is considerably longer than their full-size counterparts which have about 5 hour battery run times.

Price is another reason why the Netbook Computers have grown in popularity. The price of these miniature computers is relatively affordable compared to that of their large counterparts. However, the miniature computers can cost just as much as their full-size counterparts; the difference is that the miniature computers come with larger storage capacities compared to their full-size counterparts.

The distinguishable downside of Netbook Computers is that they do not come with DVD/CD drives. It is possible to find some of the 12 inch and 13 inch mini laptops with DVD/CD drives, but with most of the mini laptops external DVD drives are required.

When it comes to aesthetics, most Netbook Computers are availed in different colors and with a wide range of interesting designs.