Generally netbooks can be defined as miniature laptops with smaller screens and processors available at affordable prices. Due to the availability and affordability of these machines, this new phenomena has provoked a new demand and challenge for laptop manufacturers.

Laptops Vs Netbooks

One may argue that full featured laptops may become obsolete, which is true to some extent as most users with basic computing needs are no longer required to spend their hard earned money on the extra features and specs of a laptop which they can never make use of.  Whereas the need for full spec laptops will persist for users with more intense processing needs than just surfing, downloading, chatting or checking emails which are typically fulfilled by a decent netbook.

Convenience

Not only the netbook buyers know these smaller laptops are lighter on the pocket but also on their shoulders due to their miniature designs, so they can carry  a netbook without having to worry about its size or weight as most netbooks have small 11 inch screens and weight under 1.5kgs.

Affordability

Another great feature of netbooks is the affordability, which has lured laptop owners to get a second machine for daily commute and basic use but also a vast of buyers who could not afford to buy full spec laptops. Typically a netbook is priced under £350.

Essential computing needs

Generally, Netbooks are not fast machines,  nor are they desinged to replace a typical desktop or full spec laptop, yet these netbooks can deliver an impressive  performance when it comes to working on routine tasks such as checking emails, surfing the internet, downloading music, watching videos, chatting, or working on MS Office or Excel Spreadsheets. These netbooks are capable of delivering anything that does not require intensive processing power such as using graphics softwares, playing 3D games or running multiple resource intensive applications.

Verdict

In short owning a netbook has many great advantages for anyone who wants to get their routine tasks done easily without spending too much on a full spec laptop. Netbooks are suitable for anyone who does not use heavy graphic applications or play 3D games while on the go, otherwise you are better off buying a desktop or a regular laptop.