Mini Laptop/Netbooks Guide

Don't want to carry around a heavy laptop, but don't want to spend thousands on a slim, lightweight model? Look for one of the many different models of "netbooks" available today. These slim, small-profile notebook computers are designed primarily to let you get online on the go. They're extremely lightweight and much smaller that even the smallest laptop computer. They don't have quite the same computing punch as a regular laptop, but they're a great alternative to carrying around a much bulkier computer. You can find netbooks at stores like Littlewoods Online or almost any stores that carry standard laptop computers. And you'll love the price, with some coming in at less than a third of what you'd pay for a full-size model. Some of these small-sized laptops are very cheap. While the earliest netbooks had only the very basics, the new varieties are getting more and more advanced and offering much more storage and computing capabilities than their predecessors. Choose a model with a built-in web cam and extra hard-drive storage for only a little more than the basic model costs and you'll probably feel less like you're sacrificing anything to get a less expensive computer.

Most top stores like Argos Direct carry many different models, so you can choose between them for the one that suits you best. And you should choose carefully between them. Try reading some netbooks reviews online that compare several models, and actually touch one and try typing on it before you buy, if possible. The biggest drawback of these computers is the small keyboard and screen size. While the smaller screen is easy enough to get used to, some people have trouble touch-typing on the smaller keyboards. With a little bit of practice and patience, though, most people learn to love their netbooks and use them regularly both for work and play.