A small portable computing
device, similar to a
notebook. However, it has a smaller
form factor and
comes with more limited features. What differentiates a netbook from a
notebook is its physical size and computing
power.
A netbook typically has a small display, ranging from 7 to 10 inches. It weighs
under 3 pounds, and support a keyboard that is reduced in size from 75 to 80 percent
when compared to a standard keyboard. Netbooks have build-in
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB ports and slots for flash memory
cards. To keep the devices small and compact, netbooks do not have a CD or DVD
drive, and most use solid-state disks (SSD)
for storage. Netbooks commonly run Linux or
Windows XP Home edition operating systems. Prices
for netbooks range from $200 to $350 USD.
One of the first netbooks, and most well-known brand name is the ASUS Eee PC.
Netbook are a type of a subnotebook
computer.
See "Technology
Terms to Know for 2009" in the
Did You Know...?
section of Webopedia.
See also "Netbooks:
Small Laptops With Big Issues" in the
Did You Know...?
section of Webopedia.
