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What is a netbook?

By definition, a netbook is a light laptop, low price and compact size designed for those who want maximum mobility, staying connected to the Internet and perform basic tasks like word processing or spreadsheet processing. In everyday parlance, netbooks (mini notebook) are called ultraportables, subnotebooks, others prefer to use the term mini-notebooks, subnotebooks, or simply small, inexpensive laptops.

What is meant by the term netbook?

Many readers ask where it came from exactly and what does “netbook.” The term netbook refers to notebook (translated as notebook or notepad) from which it differs in emphasis, through the use of the word net, the appearance of “networking.” In summary netbook could translate as “notebook to the Internet.”

The word “netbook” was introduced in 1999 by the company whose first netbooks Psion had limited success due to the high selling price and the market “immature.” The term was adopted by Asus (Eee PC netbook) in 2007 and subsequently by Intel and other companies. Psion has to claim their rights as owner of the trademark “netbook” with a long series of lawsuits still pending.

Are the keyboards are small mini-notebook?

No, generally have keyboards netbooks are a size between 89% and 93% of a standard keyboard, for many a matter of getting used to the keyboard of a mini laptop.
Tired view the screen of a UMPC?

Usually the mini-notebook screens are 7 “, 8″, 10 “and 12 inches, the resolution will depend on each brand of ultraportables, if you love the bright (glossy), some displays carry it, others do not change. The response to this question depends on the applications you use most often: browser, check your email, messaging programs and social networks are not affected by a lower resolution and screen size, the opposite view photos, though perfectly possible, not same as doing it with a larger screen.

Do mini laptops have DVD or Blu-ray?

Due to their small size, in order to contain the weight of the appliance, the ultraportables do not come with optical drives (CD DVD, DVD-RW, etc.).. The alternative is to buy an external reader.
“I can increase the RAM to a netbook?

In some mini-notebook models can increase the RAM but is much more complicated than performing the same operation on a standard laptop. In other models of portable sub is not possible because the RAM is soldered directly on the plate.

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