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Why are netbooks so popular?

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  • Hey:) It seems that netbooks are getting a lot of criticism. People say thing like, "Nowadays you can get a fully powered, full size laptop for about the same as a netbook." While this may be true, people forget to realize that in some cases, the light weight and long lasting battery of a netbook may prove to be more useful than a laptop in many cases. Much of the criticism on the netbook is not even relevant to a bad quality product - but rather, it's stuff like that it can't run photoshop or high quality videos which just takes away from it's essential use. The whole damn point of a netbook is for internet surfing, writing documents, e-mails, basic youtube videos, Google/searches, and some games. So why do people criticize net-books because they are underpowered when that's the whole point of it? I've seen questions on Y!A's of people asking if a netbook are good for school when they clearly implied that all they want to do is take notes and surf the web and go on facebook. So why did people all of a sudden start criticizing it that it's underpowered? That's the whole point - it HAS to be underpowered in order to have long enduring battery as well as small size/weight. Oh, and why do people recommend laptops more for school when they weigh about 5Ibs+, have extremely low battery life (can be as little as 2 hours), and can't do anything a netbook can't do that's essential for school? In my opinion, a netbook is much more ideal for a high school/college student. Oh yeah - and they're cheaper! (In most cases.) So before I judge some people too harshly, can you give me your own experiences with you own netbooks? a) How is the typing? It goes without saying that it isn't as good as a laptop's, but if it's decent I don't mind. After all, I can type pretty accurately on a phone. b) How is it on the go and for school? c) Do you find the internet connection good? d) Is it long lasting and self-sufficient? So, I'm planning on getting a netbook myself personally, but obviously if you guys don't have good experiences with it I won't get it. Please answer, and thank you all!:)

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    I have an HP TouchSmart Laptop, which is slightly larger than most netbooks. It is a full function computer: 500GB hard drive, dvd burner, etc. Also can open flat to use as a tablet & write with the stylus. Has a remote that stores in the laptop. And more, but my point is: I think it is a good option if you have just one computer. Portable like a netbook, but a little heavier as you said. If you had a net book I would think you'd also need a desktop or full function laptop, especially as a student.

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I have a Samsung NC10. I am currently running Windows 7 on it and I have not upgraded the memory, I use it for surfing the internet and typing documents checking emails and playing the odd game of chess ;). And I have not once had any problems with the machine yet, other than it can be a bit of a fingerprint magnet :P. Your questions. A) I find that the typing for me is really good, I do not have massive fingers, but I still make the odd mistake, I think you would just need to adjust to the smaller layout, B) A lot more better than a full size laptop. I take mine on the train and I think it is only 2Kg I notice no difference than to when I have 4 books in my bag. C) My internet connection is fine, I have not experienced any problems yet, I will say I have had the netbook for around 7 months now. D) Yes. And Yes. I did notice a slight change in battery life going from 7 hours down to 6. But that’s because of the way I charge it. Hope this helps :).

you should get the largest amount of memory possible. The keyboard is small making typing at any speed difficult. I like the size and convenience.

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