Should I get a netbook or a notebook for college? I have a desktop at my apartment but I need something to take with me to class etc. I have no clue what a netbook really is so I need to know if it is conducive to net searches and writing short papers on.
Any info is helpful! Thanks!
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two types of netbook: -
1. Netbook running Window XP or Linux, Inter N270 or N280 CPU, 1G ram,. 160GB harddisk, WIFI ,Webcam, USB, SD Card slot.
Can do: go on net, email, music, movie. yahoo, facebook office that most thing you do on your computer.
CAN NOT do: HD movies, High level 3D game, huge applications(like 3D desgin application etc).
CPU N270 is not so powerful, can only handle basic job like go on net etc. Integrade grahpic card can not handle hard 3D job. but can play CS etc old game.
1GB ram, 160GB harddisk can meet most of your requirment.
This may be your choise for school, it could handle most of your jobs. And, it’s cheap for your first laptop.
http://www.dandebiz.com/Buy-Cheap-netbook-Online_c135
2. Netbook running WinCE, 200M or 400M CPU, 2GB Harddisk, 128m ram, WIFI support, SD slot
CAN DO: webpage, email, yahoo, facebook, msn, music mp3, movie, office app, pdf reader etc
CAN NOT DO: WinCE application only, less software. In a word, it’s a real "netbook", really desgin for net only. maybe you could use it as a reader.
good choise for kids or take it as a reader. or a MID . 7 inch design, 0.7kg, you could take it to everywhere, WIFI support, you could chat, check email, write your blog everywhere, simple game, music, moive only. But, isnt that all we need in most of our time?
http://www.dandebiz.com/mini-netbook-7-inch-black-wifi-wince_p233.html
Maybe it would be wise of you to find out what a netbook is before you ask perfect strangers what kind of computer you are going to use…
The answer is… no
Netbook = browsing webs and music.
Netbooks have lower specs than laptop, and I dont know what u would install on ur machine due to classes requirement. So u better buy a laptop.
It is probably fine for Internet searches and short papers. If you are going to be staring at the screen for long periods of time, if you are doing serious database work, if you will be downloading a lot of stuff, it may be inadequate.
Why don’t you check with the college IT Help desk and see what they say.
Overall, I would suggest a laptop, you have more options as to what tasks you can undertake.