An interesting article about portable puters. I didn't know this stuff. It is
worth knowing so you don't buy the wrong item are dissatisfied /surprised
when you get it home find out it doesn't do or have what you expected
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--- On Sat, 12/5/09, Norm mr_norm_1...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Norm mr_norm_1...@yahoo.com
Subject: [KA9QJGREPEATERS] Differences between netbooks notebook/laptob
computers
To: ka9qjgrepeat...@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 5:37 PM
Differences between netbooks notebook/laptob computers
Many people are confused by this and Generally, laptops and netbooks look
similar. And manufacturers often try to blur the differences.
But there are significant differences. For instance, netbooks are less
expensive than most laptops. Prices start around $280. And they weigh only a
couple of pounds. They typically feature 10-inch screens. Most laptops have
13-inch screens or larger. The size difference is obvious if you compare them
in a store. But, if you're shopping online, size can be difficult to determine.
Netbooks are less powerful than laptops. Most netbooks use Intel's Atom
processor. This is a low-power, single-core chip. It can't compete with
powerful processors like the Core 2 Duo. Likewise, netbooks' graphics aren't as
strong. Nor do netbooks feature built-in optical drives. However, some
retailers bundle external drives with netbooks.
A netbook is fine for basic tasks like e-mail and surfing. You can also do word
processing and use spreadsheets. But netbooks aren't recommended for gaming or
video editing. Your son also will want a laptop if he does much photo editing.
Netbooks dont have a highend sound card either and that can mean poorer copy on
soundcard digital modes such as psk,rtty,olivia,etc,for this kind of stuff and
general computer work i would recomend a medium to highend notebook as i use
here at kb9ygd which will cost you much more but you will get much more and be
satisfied in the long run.
Kb9ygd
