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Apr 18

Should You Choose a Windows 7 Tablet PC?

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Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are the most prominent tablet operating systems currently available, but a number of tablets running Windows 7 exist. This article will help you decide if one of those devices would be right for you.

Introducing Windows 7 Tablet PCs

There are a wide variety of tablet PCs either available or coming soon. Most of them run Android, although the best selling option (the iPad) runs iOS. But there is a third way – and that’s Windows 7.

Unlike the other two choices, Windows 7 has all the features you’d expect from a modern desktop. However, this also comes with disadvantages.

What type of tablet do you want?

The iPad has burned the image of the modern tablet into everyone’s brain. Small, thin, with a display size of about ten inches, the iPad is certainly sexy and it’s great for games and media.

That’s not the only way to build a tablet, however. If you choose to go with a Windows 7 tablet PC you’ll have a two different formats to choose from. Many products do have the slate form-factor of the iPad, but the make their own modifications. The ASUS Eee Slate EP121, for example, boasts a giant 12.1" display.

The other format – the one you don’t often find elsewhere – is the convertible. A convertible tablet is a full laptop computer with a screen mounted on a swivel hinge. You can use the product like any other laptop, then swivel the display around and use it as a Windows 7 tablet PC. This is a popular choice for people who want a tablet for productivity reasons; for example, digital artists sometimes use this sort of device for their work as it allows them to use a stylus without lugging a drawing tablet around.

Generally speaking, Windows 7 tablet PCs are best for people who want either a convertible or a very large traditional tablet. While some Android convertible tablets are close to market, they’re unlikely to provide an experience on par with a Windows 7 convertible tablet in terms of processing power.

What kind of performance do you expect?

Performance with Windows 7 tablet PCs is a bit of a touchy subject, because it depends on what you’re looking to do with a device.

In terms of horsepower, most Windows 7 tablets are far and away quicker than the iPad or any Android device. However, you may not notice the difference in computing power if you only intend to browse web pages or view media such as video files or photos. While an iOS or Android tablet may be a little slower, they’re generally very good at what they do.

If you want to embark on processor intensive tasks, you’re better off with a Windows 7 tablet. The iPad 2, for example, can be loaded with a version of iMovie. It’s fine for editing short videos, but a Windows 7 Tablet PC will edit videos much more quickly.

How much battery life do you need?

So far, I’ve outlined Windows 7 tablets as both larger and equipped with much faster hardware. Unfortuantely, this does not come without its consequences.

The iPad 2, the current king of tablet battery life, can endure over ten hours of moderate use. Most Motorola Xoom reviews are finding that at least eight hours is reasonable. With a Windows 7 tablet PC, however, you’ll be lucky to receive six, and you’ll only manage that if you buy a convertible with a decent battery. The more traditional ASUS Eee Slate EP121 can only manage three hours.

You can buy extended or extra batteries for Windows 7 tablets, but this will increase the final purchase price and the weight you must haul around.

Conclusion

Let’s review.

If you want a convertible tablet PC, a Windows 7 tablet will be your best bet. Android tablets are on the way, but are unlikely to be on par with Windows convertibles, which have been made by highly respected manufacturers like Lenovo for years.

If you expect your tablet to be able to run demanding applications, like video and photo editing apps, you should likely buy a Windows 7 tablet.

If you need to be able to use your tablet for more than six hours before recharging, you’ll have to go with the iPad or a good Android tablet.

Overall, Windows 7 tablet PCs are a very unique device. They are weak in some areas, but also strong in others. Hopefully, this article has helped you decide if a Windows 7 tablet fills your needs.

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Mar 08

Apple's New Macbook Air Invention: The Ultra ...

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Technology has opened its doors even wider for the consumers of today. Apple has out down them once again. Apple has produced thousands of products in the years it has been in business. The macbook air notebook is one of the newest inventions of this fabulous company.

The macbook air is the worlds’ thinnest notebook known to the consumer. The size of the notebook is literally almost the size of your index finger. Can a notebook of this size do everything that a much larger laptop can do? Apple ensures of its qualities and features.

How much does a notebook of this size will cost for a consumer to purchase? A price tag of $1800 is high for a notebook. It is a steep price. Is the cost of the laptop really worth your money? This article will help you to decide if the macbook air is worth its price.

The features of the slimmest notebook are quite similar to a larger laptop. These are slimmed down to give it the ultra thin appearance. Multi-touch feature is widely popular with the iphones and ipods that apple decided to give the macbook air the new technology.

A new feature that most laptops do not offer is hidden technology. To give the notebook the slim look, the ports are needed to be hidden away. The hidden port compartment supports a lot more details than any other laptop has ever created.

This unique feature is a slim appearance to give it that ultra thin look. The LED display is a new smart technology that all the laptop to have a longer battery life. The brightness of the screen has greatly improved.

The battery life of the macbook air has been greatly improved by the apple company. Most laptop notebooks are given a battery life of three hours. But with this new technology it is given a five hour battery life. This is slimmest battery made for a laptop but it doesn’t lack power.

The macbook air is one of the thinnest notebooks to be created for the consumer. Despite the slim design, it doesn’t lack the quality nor does it lack the power that other large notebooks offer.

As a consumer, the price tag is a bit steep but with the new features and technology from apple, it is a great laptop to purchase. Give it a try for yourself and see for yourself just how great the new slim technology is and what it can offer you.

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Feb 21

Samsung NC10 Notebook Laptop Computer Review

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The Keyboard

My best friend’s laptop has a tiny keyboard that is a real pain to use. In comparison, the keyboard on the Samsung NC10 notebook is a real joy to use. It is comfortable and intuitive. The keys are all placed exactly where I’d expect them to be, and I haven’t had any difficulty adjusting to using this keyboard. The size is fantastic.

The Touchpad

There is a scroll bar built into the touchpad, which, in theory, should really come in handy. The biggest problem with it is that it is too easy to accidentally touch it when you don’t intend to scroll. I do this at least twice a day, and it is annoying. On the other hand, if you are relying on the touchpad and not using a mouse with this computer, it’s worth putting up with that annoyance because it really is convenient to have the ability to scroll so easily.

Others have complained about the touchpad on this computer being too small. I am not really in a position to comment on that, because I am not using the touchpad all that much. I have a wireless Bluetooth mouse that I am using with the computer, so I don’t bother much with the touchpad. Before my mouse was delivered, I did use the touchpad, and found it inconvenient. I didn’t give it much of a chance though.

Portability and Battery Life

I keep my NC10 plugged in most of the time, but there are plenty of occasions when I take it on the road with me. It’s pretty amazing how well this baby travels. It’s lightweight, weighing in at slightly less than 3 lbs.

The battery life is decent. It varies, depending on what you’re doing and how bright you make the monitor. If you’re conservative with it, you can usually make the battery last for six hours or so.

Digital Motion Camera Included

I haven’t tried the digital motion camera yet, but I am happy that it has that feature in case I ever want to use it. It’s a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Speakers

The sound quality is better than expected. No complaints here.

RAM: 1 GB

Hard Drive Storage Space: 160 GB

You can see the full specs samsung here.

Conclusion: Recommended

The Samsung NC10 Notebook Laptop Computer is a great value. I am happy to recommend this laptop computer to other users. So far, I’ve been very satisfied with it.

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Feb 18

Convertible Tablet PCs: Which is the Best?

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Tablets are all the rage, but all of the hype in the world can’t give them an attached physical keyboard. That’s what convertible tablet PCs are for! In this article we look at the three best convertible tablets on the market today.

Tablets for Keyboard Fanatics

Ah, tablets. They’re interesting devices, and should become more interesting over time. They’re great for watching movies, playing games, and web browsing. A tablet is like a portable multimedia window that can be used to access whatever you’d like.

But they don’t have keyboards, and if you’re someone like me – someone who does a lot of typing – you probably aren’t keen on using the virtual options most tablets provide. That’s where convertible tablet PCs become a perfect match. They provide a full notebook keyboard but don’t force you to give up the tablet experience (although there are some compromises, such as battery life and weight).

So what is the best convertible tablet PC? Let’s find out.

Third Place: Dell Latitude XT2

Long a competitor to the Lenovo X201, the Dell Latitude tablet is good for many of the same reasons. It is durable, elegant, and ready to go wherever the road may take it. The mutlitouch 12.1" display results in a small footprint, but overall battery life is over 4 hours even during heavy use, which makes the Latitude a very respectable travel companion.

So what holds the Latitude XT2 back? Two things: First there is the hardware, which is outdated, you won’t find any Core i3 or i5 processor options, but rather Intel’s older Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processors are your only option. Even worse, the base model of the XT2 comes with 1GB of RAM. This isn’t 2001, Dell.

And then there is the price. The introductory rate of this outdated tablet is just a hair under $2000. If Lenovo sold the X201 at its supposed MSRP of nearly $2050, this would be competitive – but the X201 has been $1299 for awhile. Perhaps businesses are given a better rate, but as a consumer it’s hard to recommend the XT2 over the similar and much less expensive Lenovo option.

Second Place: HP TouchSmart tm2t

HP’s Touchsmart tm2t is actually a rather unique product on the market. There aren’t many full-fledged convertible notebook PCs available, and of those that are sold most of them are oriented towards businesses. The Touchsmart tm2t isn’t, however – instead it’s built specifically for consumers.

While this means that the Touchsmart lacks the business-durable features found on some competitors, it is able to make up for that shortcoming with a very reasonable starting price of $799.99. That’s a good price for a 12.1" convertible tablet, and it’s particularly good when you consider the Touchsmart’s hardware, which includes a Core i3-UM processor and four gigabytes of RAM.

The keyboard on the tm2t is just okay, but the battery life of about 5 hours is very respectable. Overall, the tm2t a bargain.

First Place: Lenovo X201 Convertible Tablet

If you’re looking for a convertible tablet that is built like a tank, surprisingly lightweight and appropriately dressed for a business meeting, the Lenovo X201 will be perfect for you. In fact, the X201 may well be perfect for you even if this isn’t what you’re looking for because it is the lightest, most durable and most powerful convertible tablet PC currently on the market with the exclusion of convertible tablets based off netbooks.

What’s great about the X201 is that, when in laptop form, it’s nothing more than a really good ThinkPad ultraportable. Although thin and disturbingly light, it feels extremely solid. The keyboard is wonderful to use and while the trackpad is small, you also have the option of using the little red trackpointer, which feels very precise and is well suited for a system with limited real estate.

The X201 has a Core i5-UM processor, and battery life is usually around 5 hours in real-world usage if you go with the larger battery pack. The price is $1,299 – not cheap, but not bad for a laptop of this quality.

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Jan 13

Four Main Type of Laptops

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Ultralight

Ultralight is just what it means. The laptop weighs less than a few pounds and has extreme portability. You can take this laptop anywhere with ease. Because of its size it has less power and features. Each ultralight comes with a minimal size hard drive, small screen, internal CD drive (usually CDRW), memory up to 1GB. These are designed to be used on the go. They would not be a good replacement for a desktop thats not what they are made for.

Even though they are small they have good battery life cause they have less features that demand a lot of power. Its small screen gets hard to look at after awhile. These laptops are good for traveling and used on Airline flights. I would recommend getting flash drives to transfer documents and data to your main computer and use this one for traveling.

These laptops are expensive and fragile so care needs to be taken to protect them. If you do a lot of traveling than this laptop would be for you.

Tablet

The tablet laptop is normally a little larger and has a touch screen easy for writing. It can swivel to normal laptop position or lay down flat to be used with a writing instrument. Like the ultralight this laptop is generally expensive and has minimal power. However, it is compact and is good for note taking. This laptop is primarily used in business and also makes a good traveling computer. Care must be taken to protect the screen. This laptop has a few more features than the ultralight. Screen size determines the price on these. The larger the screen the more expensive.

Budget

This is the laptop that most people end up buying its good for students and home users alike. It is heavier for traveling. Budget laptops usually weight from 7 – 9 pounds. The larger the screen the heavier the laptop is. These laptops are less portable than the ultralight and tablet. Lugging this through airports can get heavy after awhile. Because they have more powerful features the battery life is less. They just don’t make good traveling computers for the weight and the low battery life.

Desktop replacement

This laptop is the most expensive and the largest screen. Its not really at all portable cause it can be heavy to lug around. This laptop is used for the desktop user who prefers a laptop over a full size desktop. It has the most power but very limited battery life. It is also been called a gamers laptop. If you purchase a laptop in this group be prepared to pay dearly.

Now that you know about the four types of laptops you can make an informed decision just what is for you.

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Jan 10

Acer, Asus thin laptop in 2012

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The strategy is a similar to the from Apple, which offers a few versions of their notebooks and a brand that is developed over. ASUS plans high-performance notebooks for the offer Player defined in 2012, along with ultrabooks – thin and light ultraportable laptops, a Specification by Intel.

Acer debuted the first ultrabook in September, the ASUS A3, second image showing the latest generation of Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors for full computing power and digital creation ability, and one choice of the 240GB SSD or 320/500 GB HDD with embedded SSD measures 1.3 cm thin and weighs less than 3 Pounds.

ASUS launched a ultrabook own in October, the so-called Zenbook-, sport-SATA revision 3.0 fixed SSD (state memory), Bluetooth v4.0 with USB 3.0, along with own refrigeration technology a v-shaped channel with a copper-fin design for improved airflow and cooling. The notebook uses even Asus ‘ patented Super hybrid engine II technology conserves laptop battery life and allows the Zenbook to have up to 25 more battery life than other ultrabook designs.

System makers take a conservative approach to ultrabooks for several reasons, including its experience a few years ago with Intel’s consumer ultra low voltage (CULV) thin notebooks, the never took hold in the market and ongoing difficulties bring ultrabooks under the price $1,000, was a key point of Intel executives, when they presented the idea. In addition, some OEMs can will wait until the 2012 version of Intel’s “Ivy Bridge” chips, which essentially becomes smaller Versions of the current “Sandy Bridge” processors, to really embrace the form factor.

Intel executives think of ultrabooks as the combination of performance and reliability of traditional Notebooks with capabilities in tablets found, including instant-on and finally touch features.

You said, the ultra thin, ultra light laptops should have not more than 0.8 inches thick, running on x 86-based chips and costs less than Intel said $1.000. officials, they expect ultrabooks accounts for 40 percent all notebooks sold by the end of 2012.

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Jan 08

What is an Ultrabook Computer?

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As a new category of notebook computers, ultrabooks are mobile computers that offer an extremely thin and lightweight design. This new class of notebooks will increasingly deliver best in-class performance, built-in security, and will be ultra responsive and ultra sleek in thin, lightweight, and attractive designs. Ultrabooks offer more power as they have faster processors, more RAM, larger screen sizes, and better storage. Not only are ultrabooks extremely thin, they are laptops that are more battery-efficient and that utilize low-voltage processors.

Located on Intel’s blog, the specs that make up an ultrabook are provided. For instance, these specs for an Ultrabook include: low-voltage Intel Core processor, a frame no thicker than 21mm, minimum of five hours of battery life, and extremely fast boot times. Intel technology called “Rapid Start,” which makes use of flash storage embedded in the laptop’s motherboard is what makes such fast boot times.

Ultrabook’s are very convenient which makes it so appealing. These computers are very easy to transport because they are so lightweight. Even though the ultrabook is such a thin and lightweight computer, it comes with the performance and power most computer users demand. Students and professionals will greatly appreciate the advantages the ultrabook provides. Currently the price specifications for the ultrabook are set at under $1000.

Ultrabooks employ a full PC operating system such Microsoft Windows. In addition, they add features now normally found in media tablets such as: always-connected wireless links, solid state drives, instant-on activation, and battery lives that are longer than eight hours on a single charge. It is predicted that future ultrabooks will employ convertible form factors and touch screens which will give users the ability to use them as notebooks or as tablets.

An Ultrabook is also enabled with efficient security features. Ultrabook bios/firmware is enabled to expose hardware features for Intel® Anti-Theft Technology and Intel® Identity Protection Technology 2012 models based on Intel’s 3rd generation Intel Core processors are expected to deliver greater generation over generation performance, faster graphics, and greater variety of screen sizes, models and form factors. 2013 models based on Intel’s next generation “Haswell” processors will deliver longer connected standby battery life as a result of the more than 20x anticipated reduction in connected standby power in “Haswell.”

According to Intel, Ultrabook devices are set to arrive in three phases with each phase adding more must-have features and sleeker, thinner designs. The first phase is already underway as initial Ultrabook devices based on 2nd generation Intel Core processors are arriving on the market now. Phase two continues in 2012 with Ultrabook devices based on “Ivy Bridge.” And phase three starts in 2013, when Intel expects the majority of the market to have undergone the conversion to Ultrabook devices with its next-generation “Haswell” processor.

Inspired by Intel’s vision of delivering ultra powerful and portable notebook PCs that competes with the leading competitor, according to iSuppli’s last research, the ultrabooks category is set to reach up to 43% growth by 2015 More computer manufacturers are now entering the world of ultrabooks.

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Jan 03

The Coming of 12″ Netbooks: Performance ...

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So it’s finally happening. New netbooks are becoming available with 12″ screens and prices around $500 to $600. The performance of these new options is such that some will argue them as ultra-portables, but whatever they’re called, they are undoubtedly great value.

Growing Up

It has been less than two years since the original ASUS Eee PC, a tiny device with a diminutive 7 inch display, brought a revolution to the notebook market. The ASUS Eee PC was the final step towards making mobile computers affordable to the masses, and the masses responded by buying hundreds of thousands of the devices. Suddenly, every PC manufacturer on the face of the earth was climbing on the band-wagon with their own products. Some were good, and some weren’t, but overall the introduction of the netbook provided a combination of features and price that had previously been unheard of.

But netbooks are growing up. While the ASUS Eee PC was a revolutionary concept, it appears that the original product was too extreme to last. Rumor has it that the old 7 inch Eee PC designs are not long for this world, but it is already obvious that the forward focus of the netbook revolution is on more practical 10" and even 12" machines. There are only a few 12" netbooks available today, but they have so far been outstanding products.

Samsung NC20

Samsung isn’t known for making computers. Perhaps that is why Samsung has taken a novel approach with their new 12" netbook, called simply the NC20. From the outside, the Samsung NC20 looks like most netbooks, featuring a thin but attractive chassis and all of the standard netbook features. The display is 1280×800, the battery life is claimed to be six hours, and the finished product weighs about 3 pounds – and like most netbooks, it is available in either white or black. Standard stuff, right?

But there is one thing that makes the Samsung NC20 unique, and that is its processor. While most netbooks use the Atom processor to achieve maximum battery life, the Samsung NC20 has the heart of a Via Nano. It is the first product using Via’s Nano processor to come to North America, and the results are promising. The Samsung is generally quicker than an Eee PC, although it is still well behind the performance a more traditional notebook can claim. On the downside, the NC20 also uses VIA’s integrated graphics called Chrome, and its performance does not seem to be much better than the integrated graphics Intel uses with the Atom. Still, the Samsung NC20 packs in a nearly full-size keyboard, Bluetooth, and a webcam. Considering that the Samsung NC20 retails for only $549, its feature set is extremely attractive.

On a slightly smaller budget, then take a look at the fabulous Samsung NC10 which rivals the leader of the pack (MS Wind).

Netbook or Ultraportable? The Top 12″ Netbooks – HP dv2 & Dell Mini 12 ReviewsNetbooks seem to be growing larger and larger, but for good reason. The best 12″ netbooks combine portability, price, and practicality into an amazing package. The Samsung NC20, for example, is as good as the best 8 and 10 inch netbooks. But the Samsung NC20 provides even better performance, thanks to its Via Nano processor. The HP dv2 takes the netbook even further, providing the best performance of any netbook today.

HP Pavilion dv2

The dilution of the netbook category into a more general class of ultra-portables has been long in coming, and the HP Pavilion dv2 is case in point. The dv2 certainly looks like a netbook. The 12" screen results in a small, thin frame, and the solid-but-thrifty build quality which accompanies most netbooks applies. Picking up the dv2 reveals no further points against its netbook pedigree, as the dv2 weighs a little under four pounds. The 1280×800 resolution screen is what one would expect, as well.

However, the HP Pavilion dv2 is packing a lot more power than the average netbook. Its processor is the Athlon Neo, a modification of the classic Athlon 64 built specifically for the use of HP. It is a single core processor running at only 1.6Ghz, which hardly seems exciting. However, the Atom and the Nano are both very slow processors even when measured on a clock-for-clock basis. This means that while the Neo’s clock speed of 1.6Ghz looks only slightly faster than the typical Atom netbook on paper, it is nearly twice as fast during actual use.

The HP Pavilion dv2 is loaded with features, as well. A 92% keyboard, Bluetooth, Radeon 3000 series graphics, and a 320GB Western Digital hard drive are all standard features. This is a powerful computer by any measure, and the $749.99 price tag reflects the increase in performance. Unfortunately, battery life suffers, as the dv2′s battery life is generally half that of the Samsung NC20.

Looking for an alternative and Top HP Notebook? Dan Barros reviews the 3 top models.

Dell Mini 12

While the Samsung NC20 and the HP Pavilion dv2 are both interesting, they are also controversial because they seem to betray the core tenants of netbooks. A quick browse through any Best Buy ad makes it clear that the Samsung’s $549 price tag is not outlandishly low for any notebook computer today, and the dv2′s even higher price makes it only a couple hundred less than an ultra-portable like the Lenovo X200. This price is likely due to the peppering of features which, while appealing, have nothing to do with the core mission of netbook – low weight, low price, and great battery life.

Enter the Dell Mini 12. Unlike the NC20 or the dv2, the Dell Mini 12 has few interesting features. It is a 12" netbook and so it has a 1280×800 screen, the processors available are all Atoms, the graphics are provided by Intel, the hard drives aren’t large and only 1GB of RAM is available. The base model doesn’t even have windows – it ships instead with Ubuntu. This back-to-basics approach isn’t as exciting as what is offered by Samsung and HP, but the Dell’s base price is a mere $399. And while the Dell’s performance may not be great, its battery life should be over six hours.

For those who want a basic netbook, but would prefer the 12" screen and the larger chassis and keyboard which accompanies it, the Dell Mini seems an obvious choice (at least until ASUS launches its planned 12" Eee PC.) By resisting the urge to try to out-do competitors on features and performance, the Dell Mini stays true to what netbooks originally were. For some, this may be a problem. For others, it will be a breath of fresh air.

For a closer look at the Dell Mini 12 read Tolga Balci’s Review

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Dec 15

Netbook Vs. Notebook Computer

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A new breed of portable computers were introduced in the form of netbooks. Life used to be simple when there were just desktop computers or laptop computers to choose from. Now you have to choose between desktops, notebooks and netbooks. From the mammoth mainframe computers that took up four story buildings, computers have undergone progressive miniaturization and today we have netbooks, which are one of the smallest computers ever developed.

Difference Between Netbook and Notebook

Netbooks are lightweight and fast mini-computers, that are fast cutting through the laptop computer market share. Notebooks or laptops are your quintessential portable computers, which provide all the features of a desktop computer, with the added luxury of portability. Let us compare netbooks and notebooks, according to design considerations and utility factors.

Size, Weight & Battery Life

Netbooks are a lot lighter and smaller than notebooks, which is a big advantage for users who are tired of carrying heavy laptop bags. With a screen size up to or less than 11″ and a weight lesser than half the weight of a 17″ laptop, netbooks are easier to carry around.

Netbooks have an edge over a laptop, when it comes to battery life, which is substantially longer for a netbook, as compared to a notebook. Low power consumption, due to absence of an optical drive and a smaller screen, contribute to an increased battery life. To sum up, when it comes to size, weight and battery life comparison, netbook is the clear winner in the debate.

Speed & Functionality

Netbook is basically designed for Internet based applications and therefore it has a processor with a comparatively low clocking speed, compared to a notebook. It is not designed for multitasking, but for Internet browsing and basic data processing. Hard drive space offered by netbooks is substantial (close to 160 GB or more) which makes them excellent data storage devices too.

If one plans to use multimedia, to watch movies and play games, netbook is not the portable computer you are looking for. It is ill-equipped for such applications. It is designed for net-based applications like browsing, email and spreadsheet calculations. They are excellent computers for learning purposes in schools and colleges, but they are not your complete computing solution. When it comes to speed and multitasking, a notebook computer is a hands-down winner.

Cost

If you look at netbook prices, you will find that they cost less than half of high-end notebooks. The cost factor is a major USP for netbooks and that has made it popular among users, who need basic computing power. People who need a no-frills basic computing machine, will opt for a netbook over a notebook.

Verdict

Netbooks cannot be used as a substitute for notebooks, but as an added accessory. A netbook with a high battery life comes in handy, when you are on the move and just need Internet connectivity for work, without any high multitasking demands. It is an ultra portable device compared to a notebook.

It is ideal for students in school and high schools as study aids. A netbook is computing power, stripped down to its bare essentials, offered at a very economical price. For high multitasking demands, gaming and high-end computing power, notebooks remain the ultimate choice.

If you let your functionality needs dictate the choice, rather than fancy, your job of choosing among a netbook or a notebook is simpler.

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Aug 30

Archos 70 Internet Tablet 8GB review

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The Archos 70 internet tablet is a middle of the road Honeycomb affair with a design that hardly sets our hearts alight. but, its tiny appearance and price is enticing.

Touted as the first Android Honeycomb tablet available under £180, the 70 internet tablet positions itself as a media device more than anything.

Its 7-inch size and solid battery life mean this could be just the right device for watching a movie during tedious bus journeys and lengthy airport delays.

The glossy, brushed-metal body is a magnet for fingerprints, but the built-in kickstand at the back is a winner. Pull it out and the device stands all by itself, allowing you to kick back and enjoy a video or album – why haven’t we seen this on other media tablets?

The 70 internet tablet’s higher resolution capacitive screen is a big selling point, stepping up the pixel count from 800 x 400 on the original Archos 70 to 1,024 x 600.

Just like Honey

Honeycomb is a step up from the Gingerbread OS that dominates sub-£200 tablets. Google designed this version specifically for tablets – and it shows. you get five home screens to fill with widgets and apps as well as the option to customise background, sounds and layout.

Although the 8GB of on-board storage limits the amount of media you can load onto the 70, there’s a built-in MicroSD card slot for bulking it up.

An ARM Cortex A8 processor running at 1.2GHz and supported by 512MB of RAM is nestled inside. these specs are enough to produce a reliable, if not lightning-fast, experience. There are hints of lag when moving between homescreens or opening applications but we never experienced a freeze.

Given the pocket-friendly size, connectivity is limited to a Mini-USB and Mini-HDMI ports, along with the aforementioned MicroSD card slot. On the wireless side of things you’ve got 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

At around half the price of tablets like the new iPad or Samsung Galaxy 10.1, performance is what we’d expect here – up to the basics, but not much beyond.

The 70 internet tablet’s Lithium Polymer battery stood up well to scrutiny, lasting the best part of a day during casual usage – browsing the web, tapping out the occasional email and playing music. When we looped some high-definition footage, the 70 internet tablet ran for 206 minutes before giving out. this isn’t a bad score and combined with the portability of the smaller size, makes it actually a very good option for regular commuters or travellers.

Given its size and price, the Archos 70 internet tablet could be a neat purchase for anyone regularly travelling or on a budget. but, thanks to performance foibles, we’d suggest this as a secondary device rather than a first choice machine.

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Archos 70 Internet Tablet 8GB review