The netbook arrived in the technological landscape very quickly and it’s still not 100% clear where the line between laptop and netbook really lies, or what the exact definition of a netbook is. Most manufacturers agree they are fairly small, with a screen smaller than 10 inches, with a full QWERTY keyboard and the ability to run a normal operating system like Windows or Linux. They have integrated WiFi capabilities and can be used offline as well.
There are a number of myths surrounding netbooks and how they differ from other computing devices. The first myth is that netbooks can’t multi-task. This is completely untrue and a good netbook can run multiple applications at the same time with no problems at all.
The second myth is that software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint can’t be run on a netbook. While it’s true that some netbook devices have relatively low processing capacity and will struggle, there are plenty out there that run intensive Office applications perfectly well. They are, however, less likely to come packaged with Office than the average laptop or desktop computer.
The third myth about netbooks is that they are all cheap. This is not the case either. As with laptops, buyers get what they pay for and a high-quality, fully up-to-date netbook may cost several hundred pounds.
Essentially a netbook is nothing more or less than a highly portable laptop. They are not designed for long term working (huddling over a 10″ screen for eight hours a day is far from ideal from a health and safety perspective) but can allow users access to all their usual business, leisure, and study options when travelling or away from their desks. As the name implies they are perfect for email, social media, and browsing the internet, but can also do a lot more than that.
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