What is a Netbook?

The term “netbook” was coined by Intel and is a portmanteau of the words Internet and notebook. Netbooks are small to medium sized, lightweight, low-cost, energy-efficient laptop, generally optimized for essential computing such as web browsing, e-mailing, social networking, light word processing and photo sharing. This unique category of computer burst onto the scene in  Read More…

Netbook Buying Guide – Part 1

When buying a netbook, just like any computer, it is important to educate yourself about what is available in the market in order to get the best netbook deal. The tips in this netbook buying guide will help you make the right decision in getting a netbook that offers the greatest value for what you  Read More…

Netbook Buying Guide – Part 2

In Part 1 we will looked at the internal components of a netbook. It is the internal components such as processor, graphical processing unit, memory, hard drive, etc that gives the netbook its computing power. In Part 2 we will look at the external factors such as the screen size, keyboards, touch pads, ports, connectivity  Read More…

Selecting a Netbook Brand

Now that you are planning on buying a netbook, it’s time to figure out what brand and model to pick from. Well, we’re glad you’ve stopped here! Hopefully we can help you understand what the best netbook computer features are and what are the best netbook brands to buy. Considering the netbook brand before purchasing  Read More…

Online Netbook Retailers

Amazon, TigerDirect, J&R.com, PC Mall, Onsale, CompUSA and Buy.com are leading American-based online netbook retailers. When you shop within the U.S., you are protected by state and federal consumer laws. You might not get the same protection if you place an order with a company located in another country. You get piece of mind knowing  Read More…

How to Shop for a Netbook Safely Online

The World of e-CommerceThe world of electronic commerce enables consumers to shop at thousands of online stores and pay for their netbook purchases without leaving the comfort of home. A recent survey by AC Nielsen found that the number of people who shop online around the globe is increasing dramatically. Shoppers are provided with an  Read More…

Netbooks In Education

Netbooks presents a wonderful opportunity for schools to get their student to computer ratio to the magic 1 to 1. Spending a short period of time in any school that does not have a 1:1 computer ratio, you quickly realize the main frustration of teachers in the school when it comes to computer usage. Every  Read More…