A Closer Look at Mini Notebook Computers

                                                                                         

For some reason as a society we fluctuate constantly between what we want, and what we don't want. When the laptop computer was first premiered, it was small. Laptops were supposed to be small of course, but over time people decided that they wanted something a little different. They wanted their laptops to be larger and more powerful, and so it was. It came to pass that laptops would have huge seventeen inch screens, high end graphics cards, and of course, wireless internet access, which was something that their predecessors could only have if they were to utilize a PCMCIA card.

Now that some time has passed, notebooks are becoming much smaller, which has resulted in the emergence of the mini notebook computers. They have become smaller and smaller, to a point where they can almost fit in the palm of your hand. The question is whether or not these mini notebook computers are worth the money.

Yes, they are considerably cheaper, but let's talk about the netbooks for a moment. These are small notebooks that normally utilize solid state hard drives, as do all mini notebook computers. These are great machines for someone who is on the go all the time, and they are offered by many major manufacturers. These are Dell, HP, Compaq, and many others. The only problem with them is that they do not include an optical drive; just access to the internet.

Once again, these mini notebook computers will be perfect for an individual that is always on the go and needs to connect to wifi hotspots. What they will not be good for are individuals that want to customize their computing experience or use optical discs. Luckily, mini notebook computers do not extend only to netbooks. There are in fact notebooks that are comparable in size and are able to perform many more functions. Let's look at the Acer Aspire Mini for example. It's specifications are as follows:

Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz)

Intel 82945GMS + Intel 82801GBM

Memory: 512 MB

Mass storage: 8 GB SSD

Screen size: 8.9" Acer CrystalBrite (1024x600), LED backlight

Wireless: 802.11b/g, Acer SignalUp technology

5-in-1 cardreader, SD slot, 3xUSB, VGA, RJ-45, headphone/lineout, microphone, Acer CrystalEye webcam

Dimensions: 249 (w) x 170 (d) x 29 (h) mm, 2.17 lbs

At approximately $398, it is a great buy for someone on a budget. This is also perfect for someone who simply needs to get online, but also needs to run customized applications. Though it only has an eight gigabyte solid state drive, space isn't really a consideration when you're talking about portability.

The conclusion here is that there are many mini notebook computers out there, but choosing one can be difficult. For instance, if you are a writer, then a notebook comparable to the Acer would be good, but remember that there are models like it that do have the DVD/CD ROM drive. It all really depends on your needs, and what exactly you plan to use the device for.

You are the only one that can properly make this decision, but make sure that you do the research first. Only by properly researching and making sure you get a notebook computer customized to your needs will you ultimately be happy with it. So go out, look around, and see what you can find.

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