If you’re not familiar with the concept of a Netbook, you can expect to be hearing them mentioned much more in the year to come. A Netbook is a small version of a laptop computer, meant primarily for web browsing, e-mailing, and use of online/web-based applications (Google Apps, Zoho, etc). They are generally less powerful than their full-blown laptop counterparts, but are significantly cheaper and more portable.
I’ve been seeing a large number of articles written on the role Netbooks will play in the near future. Most of these articles correlate the rise in Netbook adoption to the following:
- A cheap price tag in a stressed economy where consumers spend less on technology
- A push towards cloud computing by software manufacturers (Microsoft, Google, etc.)
- Increasing availability of an Internet connection (via Wi-fi or Cellular broadband)
I admit that I’ve started keeping an eye on the technology and may look to buy one soon. Plus, with an update to Windows Home Server, you can easily manage a Windows Home Server from your Netbook and use the server to augment the storage space available on your Netbook. I definitely like the fact that Netbooks are way small and easily portable. Plus, their small size allows them to get ridiculously long battery life (typically greater than 5 hours) without a hefty battery pack!
If you’re thinking about getting one, I have found a few nice review sites to use:
As always, if you have additional questions or would like help determining which Netbook is right for you, feel free to Contact Me!
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