It is very important to pick the right netbook based on your usage needs. These are some critical questions to ask:
What will you use the netbook for?
Laptop replacement? School work? Listen to music? Watch Videos? Email? Facebook/MySpace?Inexpensive laptop for a child?
With these answers in mind let’s move onto the most important question:
How long do you plan to type on the netbook for?
If you plan to write school papers, long emails and in general use the keyboard for extended periods of time you should avoid smaller netbooks and purchase a 10 inch netbook instead. In fact a vast majority of consumers are currently buying 10 inch netbooks because of how much easier they are to type on. These keyboards are usually 92% of a full size keyboard so it only takes a few minutes to get used to typing on these netbooks. I only recommend 9 inch netbooks if the smaller keyboard won’t cramp your hands while typing (i.e. smaller hands / children) and even then I still recommend a 10 inch netbook.
How long do you need to use the netbook for without access to charge the battery?
If you want long battery life prepare to compromise on weight. In general a 6 cell battery is about half a pound heavier than a 3 cell battery; however, you’ll get double the battery life with a 6 cell battery (simple math right?).
It’s important to decide what battery size you want before you purchase the netbook because if you opt to buy a bigger battery at a later date you just wasted money unnecessarily. Virtually all manufacturers offer netbook configurations with different battery sizes.
Which operating system do you want?
Currently 90% of the netbooks sold are bundled with Windows XP. If you are a Linux user than you can save some money by buying a netbook that is pre-loaded with Linux. Again, for most people that read this post I recommend you buy the netbook with Windows XP and then you can always switch to Linux later. jkhuctw5ia
I think, this article can help you to make your minds clear a bit. Thanks for reading and do not hesitate to leave a comment.
