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Did You Say NoteBook or NetBook?

PC Industry has created  a new species of product. Its shape is like a notebook, but it is not a notebook. This thing is called netbook. What does it look like?

The basic difference between a notebook and netbook is basically on their functionality. Netbook was made for users who are content consumption, while notebook is more aimed for user who are content makers

Netbook user is more ideal to use it for browsing the internet, chatting, and play music or video. While notebook usually has heavier tasks, and suitable for people who create contents, such as video editting or picture editting.

We can also tell the difference by looking at its size. Netbook has smaller screeen between 7-10 inches, and notebook screen is usually more than 10 inches and 17 inches maximum. The input and output devices on netbook are also limited. With its smaller size and compact, it doesn’t have optical disc drive and only has USB slots.

On the price comparison, Netbook usually tagged at US$250 - US$450, while notebook price is usually more than US$500. There are some PC producer who has produce their netbook, the latest is Acer with its Aspire One. Other companies are Zyrex, Asus, MSI and Hewlett-Packard. So, which one do you choose?