Laptop buying advice : What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks?
- 10/31/08 3:43 PM
Netbooks vs Notebooks for the non techie
by 808emily - 1/11/09 1:05 PM In reply to: Hello Sir, According to me the difference is: by gowhar_noorI read the ads, I compare the prices, the speed, as much as I know to look at. It seems so obvious that it is a comparison similar to a 3-ring binder, with a zippered pencil pouch, pockets inside the covers to hold papers (That would be the Notebook) versus a 40 page, wide-rule spiral notebook with a cardboard (or thinner) front and back cover, no added luxuries. But you can buy Post-its...Ok This is the Netbook, the post-its might be a removeable or portable hard-drive.
That's where I reveal MY ignorance. Can a person use a Netbook, and if they discover its like a 3-inch notepad for the back pocket, can an addition of a portable hard-drive (500gb-$169.00 somewhere)make the Netbook useful and not just another gadget for next years garage sale?
If my simpleton analogy is correct, then are the netbooks a tool our kids can use for school? Or do they need the programs available to the Notebooks, and then, are Netbooks more for chatting and shopping? Don't need that for the kids, or even me. There's a market, but yeah, it is discouraging when technology is confusing. I started with a Mailstation. ONLY did email, and only short ones. But back then it was all I needed.
Then as a generous gift I was given a Viao laptop with spectacular rating (How?) with a Celeron M processor. My grand finale:
Is my Viao really an early NETBOOK? With its 40 GB hard drive and 512 mem? (VGN_??? model) 2 years old.
netbooks vs noitebooks
by jeff2401 - 10/25/08 4:25 AM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
From what i gather netbooks are basically underpowered notebooks used primarily just for surfing the web. They lack most of the processing power a regular notebook has not to mention dedicated graphics cards and things of that nature. Originally they where conceived to be more of a school related technology (one computer for each kid)
so to sum it up a netbook will work just fine if all you are looking to do is surf the web.
:)P
Netbook vs. Notebook
by waytron - 10/29/08 10:01 AM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Does it meet your needs is the million dollar question when it comes to purchasing any computer whether it be a full size desktop workstation, a full featured Notebook or a tiny new Netbook.
The Netbook is generally a stripped down, small laptop with a less than a 10” screen, designed primarily for the mobile user that needs to access the Internet, respond to some email and write a few documents. They typically have limited features such as smaller, lower resolution screens, slower processor, less storage and lack a CD or DVD drive. They also typically cost less than $800 with some as low as $399. Many of the lower cost units come with Linux instead of Microsoft Windows and the ones that do have Windows generally have only enough power to run Windows XP not Vista. Don’t confuse these low cost Netbooks with some of the sub-compact full featured notebooks that are also out there. Sony, Dell and others also offer small lightweight notebooks that have all the features of a full size computer in a tiny package but at a hefty price of $1400 and up. Take the under 3 pound, 11” Sony TT series that starts at about $2000 or a Decked out 12” Dell D430 for $1900. Some of these have plenty of power and features and up to 9 hours of battery life. These are real computers that are just packed into really small cases.
You want to think long and hard about what your actual needs really are. This is especially hard for you, seeing as you say that this is your first laptop. Having never owned a laptop before makes it very difficult to determine what features you would like or are most important to you. Lugging around a laptop on a few trips can definitely give you perspective into just how important size, weight, keyboard Size, screen size, and battery life really are. For some people these Mini Netbooks are the perfect road companion. Unfortunately for me, one of the key components for the real road warrior is missing from most of these Netbooks and that is the built-in Verizon, AT&T or Sprint Mobile Broadband card.
Just to give you a brief example of the differences between a typical Netbook and a regular Notebook. Let me compare the Dell Mini 9 for $399 with just a regular sized Dell Inspiron Notebook for $699. One really big difference is the lack of the ability to customize and/or upgrade the low end Netbooks.
Model Dell Mini 9 Netbook
Price $399
Screen 8.9” Screen
Weight 2.3 lbs.
Bat Life 4 hours
Processor 1.6ghz single Intel Atom
Memory 512meg
Disk 8gig Solid State Drive
OS Windows XP Home
Options Camera, Bluetooth
Model Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook
Price $599
Screen 15.4” Wide Screen, Optional Hi-Res
Weight 2.3lbs.
Bat Life 3-8 hours, Optional batteries
Processor Intel Duo 1.86ghz, optional upgrade
Memory 3gig(3000meg), Optional upgrades
Disk 250gig mechanical disk, optional upgrades
OS Windows Vista, optional up and downgrades
Options Camera, Bluetooth, Mobile Broadband, extended Bat, Faster Processor, More Memory
The Netbook can be perfect for some users but believe me, if you purchase one for around $399, you will not be doing any video editing or 3D game playing. Surf the net, read some email, play some music(not too many), write a letter, but that is about it. If you get one with enough disk space you might even be able to install Microsoft Office and touch up a Powerpoint presentation too. NOTE: You may need to purchase an external USB CD drive to install any extra software or to reinstall the operating system if you ever needed to.
Here is a list of some of the available Netbooks. This is by far not a complete list for new ones are arriving everyday and there can sometimes be a fine line between what you call a Netbook and just a really small Notebook.
Asus Eee – http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24
Dell Inspron Mini 9 - http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-inspiron-9?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=lthp&s=dhs
Acer Aspire One - http://us. acer.com/
If you want to learn more about Netbooks, Check out this Cnet artilcle by Darius Chang http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/notebooks/0,39050495,62043457,00.htm
Dana
Wayland Computer
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The difference is processor power, DVD drive and size.
by Jngoi - 11/2/08 4:55 PM In reply to: Netbook vs. Notebook by waytronThe developments in netbooks nowadays which include an internal graphic card, HSDPA, bluetooth, etc., generally tends to blur the distinction and leaves the difference to Notebooks having a faster processor (however dual core atoms are coming out soon) and Netbooks having no integrated DVD drive and of course size however there are new Dell netbooks having a 12" screen which also starts to blur that distinction. Another difference also would be the price (Netbooks prices also are starting to rise due to the added features). So far the main difference is what it was primarily designed to do, if it was primarily designed to be ultra-portable and for accessing the Net regardless of it's features and pluses, then it's a Netbook. If it was designed to be a portable desktop, then it's a Notebook.
"Portable Desktop"???
by waytron - 11/16/08 4:03 AM In reply to: The difference is processor power, DVD drive and size. by JngoiThis could be true if there were a solid definition as to what does "designed to be a portable desktop" really mean? I am sure that is is only time before some of the Netbooks start getting DVD drives too. But none of this is really any different then trying to define the difference between Workstation and Desktop or Notebook and Laptop. The industry advances so fast that the definitions are constantly changing.
netbook mini notebook
by haviland2 - 3/11/09 2:34 PM In reply to: The difference is processor power, DVD drive and size. by Jngoiis not a netbook a simplified version of a notebook, it's just one ladder rung down from a desktop then. Therefore regardless of what upgrades are put on it, or if they become better than notebooks, they'll still be that ladder rung down so stop making a big deal, they're meant to be two different things
Netbooks are smaller
by Lic. Alejandro González F - 10/25/08 8:39 AM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I get an Acer Aspire One Netbook, and its size is exactly the middle of an Acer Aspire 3050 Laptop, but a Notebook have an intermediate size between both.
More info from AGF
by Lic. Alejandro González F - 10/25/08 9:28 AM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
After post my answer, I was Redding all the previously inserted, and those motived me to extend my commentary in order to explain uses about Laptop and Netbook:
I’m agree with several journalist who said that a Laptop may be used instead of a Desktop PC, but a Netbook don’t.
I’m agree with several journalist who said that a Netbook are the best Choice to carry in a travel in rde to use it as a “second PC” for to be used as “emergency PC when be traveling”.
Yes, in my office I get a desktop PC, in my home a Laptop, and when I’m traveling, carry a Netbook because its lightweight.
My Acer Aspire One came with 120 GB hard disk, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Home, and MS Office 2007 and antivirus, boot las by 60 days trial.
Is very important that people knows that Acer Aspire One cames wtih two Intel Atom processors, one real and another virtual, and this configuration allows the same work as the dual core processor.
And most important, I don’t carry with me a portable printer, No!, this would be a mistake, because it’s weight is the same lake a Laptop, instead of a portable printer, I’m carring a USB Floopy drive and several 3.5 inches floopies, that use and destroy after print in a public rented PC.
This is te most secure way to preserve my PC viruses free!!!.
difference bewteen netbook/notebook
by Big A - 11/4/08 9:52 AM In reply to: More info from AGF by Lic. Alejandro González FI completely agree with you regarding 'don't underestimate the netbook' I too have recently purchased an Acer Aspire One netbook, purely on the ground of weight. Initially I hadn't realised there was no DVD drive, but when I thought about what I wanted to do with it, there was no reason why I couldn't use a flash drive instead and finish off on my home PC. That is what I have done. Regarding loading programmes I already have on home PC onto it, I loaded the disk on PC and copied onto flash drive, then loaded it onto the Netbook and opened the folder/selected 'autorun' and that has worked so far. So I am pleased with it,don't be discouraged. It is quite fast though I did buy an mini usb mouse because I can't stand the tiny touch pad !
See my CNET blog posting
by mhinnewyork - 10/25/08 12:52 PM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
On October 12th, I wrote:
What is a Netbook computer?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13554_3-10063963-33.html
To quote myself: "A Netbook is a new type of laptop computer, defined by size, price, horsepower, and operating system. They are small, cheap, under-powered, and run either an old or unfamiliar operating system." I think Netbooks will be very popular in the future.
As for buying advice, my personal opinion is to go for a 10 inch screen rather than 9 inches. As for XP vs. Linux, each has its niche, there is no one right answer. If you're not going to travel around with it, then you can save money with a low-power 3 cell battery. But if you want to carry the Netbook with you and be able to use it for a few hours without worrying that it will die and without having to drag an AC cord, then the extra expense of a 6 cell battery is well spent money.
I have not used one, but the Asus 1000 series (which consists of 5 different models) gets rave reviews everywhere. Whether you want Windows XP or Linux or SSD or a traditional hard disk, there is an Asus 1000 to chose from.
Michael Horowitz
Netbooks Vs Notebooks
by CenturyBugs - 10/25/08 6:37 PM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Netbooks are not just small in size but small in power too they may be cheaper than Laptops depending on the model and manufacturer but are primarily designed for web browsing and emailing nothing more, the processor is designed with energy efficiency in mind and they don't usually have what Notebooks and PCs have in terms of a Hard Disk Drive, instead they use Solid State Drives SSD's which emulates a HDD, they are similar to memory cards, having no moving parts inside them. The benefit of this technology is that they are less noisy than HDD's and also have faster access times. Netbooks dont have Optical Disk Drives (CD/DVD ROM) either which means you can't install applications on them unless they are downloaded from the internet. A smaller keyboard can mean dificulty when it comes to typing
Notebooks are just portable PCs, they can have all the power of a PC in a smaller container, and most importantly a CD/DVD Drive to play music, watch movies and install applications such as MS Office and Security Suites too. Notebooks have full sized keyboards and decent sized screens so no squinting at the screen if you have bad eyesight.
Storage capacity tends to be better in Notebboks too
Lenovo S10 may meet your needs
by anjoy-ng - 10/25/08 7:29 PM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I think the Lenovo S10 or S9 may meet your needs. 10.2" screen and 1.1kg weight is the best size and weight for you. Do you think so?
Main differences
by marcus-br - 10/25/08 7:45 PM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Netbooks do not have a DVD/CD , use a low power consumption processor, do not have a dial-up modem , and is smaller (but at home/office , you can connect it to a bigger display/keyboard , mouse , and if necessary , to an external ,USB type, DVD/CD).
What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks?
by cheepan - 10/25/08 8:07 PM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
netbooks such as acer: "aspire one" OS is running Win XP home edition and Lnux that's means can only browse website can't join domain.
Also, most of netbooks have not CD or DVD rom.
So, netbook is tiny size and easy carry on travel.
netbook vs notebook
by LostValley - 10/26/08 12:27 AM In reply to: What's the difference between Netbooks and notebooks? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Netbook is more like a thin client that can be more controlled from a central location.
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