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Denton Croft Laptops, Notebooks and Netbooks, what is the difference? The answer to this question depends upon whom you ask. One person may call a particular PC a netbook while another insists it's a notebook. It's like asking someone to describe a bump in the landscape -- some may call it a hill and others insist it's a mountain. There's no universal definition upon which you can rely. There are, however, some general guidelines we can use. Laptop computers, notebooks and netbooks use the same basic form factor -- the main differentiator is size. That form factor is a computer with two main parts: a screen and a keyboard attached by hinges. In general, netbook computers are smaller and lighter than notebook computers, which in turn are smaller and lighter than laptops. But there are no specific size or weight classes for computers. So, for example, if the computer has an 11-inch (27.9 centimeter) screen, is it a netbook or a notebook? That's where people disagree. Let's start with laptops and notebooks. Some people use the terms interchangeably because many of the laptops on the market are smaller and lighter than their predecessors. As laptop technology evolves, manufacturers are able to pack more power into a smaller package. The notebook format is becoming the norm. Notebook computers are lighter and smaller than the average laptop. They usually have screens ranging from 12 to 17 inches (30.5 to 43.2 centimeters) and weigh around 5 to 6 pounds (2.3 to 2.7 kilograms). Ideally, a notebook computer has the same processing power and features as larger laptop computers. Many manufacturers charge a premium price for the convenience of a small computer that packs a big punch. Netbook computers are relative newcomers to the computer market. The general definition for a netbook computer is that they are smaller, less powerful and less expensive than notebook computers. The key word here is SMALL. You will need glasses or laser surgery to be able to view this screen. But if your vision is good and you like the portability, a Netbook is an excellent device to travel with because it is small enough to fit in a purse. To make things even more confusing, the iPad and Kindle have entered the scene. These devices look like they came right out of an episode of Star Trek and landed at the local electronics counter. The Kindle is a book reader that will allow you to download electronic books, or e-books, and carry them with you wherever you go. The iPad has the e-book reader as well as other applications such as a mini-word processor and games. Before you go shopping for your new portable computer research all that are available to determine what will fill your needs the most.
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