Netbook Buying Guide

If you currently face this choice read on for suggestions to facilitate taking a decision. First, make sure you understand what distinguishes netbooks from notebooks.

In short: a netbook is a small notebook with less processing power focused on net-centric tasks.

In this video Albert of com.puter.tv explains the differences between netbooks and notebooks using the Acer Aspire One netbook and a Toshiba Notebook as example devices. The main differences are summarized below:

• Netbooks are smaller and weigh less than notebooks.
• Netbooks usually have screen sizes of 7", 9" or 10" whereas common screen sizes of notebooks are 12.1", 13.1", 13.3", 14.1", 15.4, 17" or even larger.