Inexpensive and portable, netbooks are downsized laptop computers with a 10-inch or smaller screen that weigh 2 to 3 pounds and costs $300 to $400. They are designed chiefly for Internet use and light word processing. They are not meant to replace the full-functionality of your laptop or desktop. While some models run the Linux operating system as a money saver, all netbooks can run Windows XP:
Pros: Not much larger than a hardcover book, netbooks are lighter, smaller, and less expensive than most standard laptop computers. They’re very good for travel and might also make a good computer for a child.
Cons: Netbooks have small displays, keyboards, and touchpads. They have no optical drive, so you can’t easily install shrink-wrapped software or play CDs or DVDs. Their processors are slower than laptop computers. Netbooks are a relatively new computer category, so we currently have no reliability data.
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