Mar 05
They are the rage these days, but have also triggered off a debate as to whether they are actually substitutes for full-fledged laptops. We are talking of netbooks, whose sales are booming like never before. Its supporters say that it is the ultimate mobile computing device, while those who advocate “proper” laptops look down on netbooks as underpowered gadgets. If you are one of those who is torn between going for a laptop or a netbook, here’s our simple take on the subject.
You know you really need a netbook when:
- You need to do lots of word processing and Web surfing, including staying connected with your social networks and blogs
- You are constantly on the move and often have to work in temporary or makeshift locations like cafes.
- You need lots of battery life, as the places you go to do not have power outlets.
- You either hate lugging around heavy machines or are already burdened with a lot of luggage.
- You do not deal much (or at all) with multimedia.
- You do not do much multi-tasking on the computer
- You do not have very large fingers (most netbook keyboards are a real pain to use)
