Friday, October 16, 2009

Stuck At The Airport? Try Using A Netbook

By Reggie Stimson

In recent years the computer industry has taken laptop computers and made them even more compact and mobile. These are called netbooks, and they are small enough to fit in a simple bag or purse to be taken wherever you go. They are easy to pull out and use, even in the most crowded areas like an airport.

It's happened to all of us. We end up waiting around in an airport for excessively long periods until we can board a flight, or the arrival is delayed and we find ourselves with nothing to do. This can lead to a lot of unproductively at worst and a lot of boredom at best. You could have brought a laptop, but they're a little unwieldy at times. That's when a netbook might be a better choice.

Laptops have gotten smaller throughout the years, but they are still comparatively large, and can generate a lot of heat. If you plan on using it for an extended period, and you really only have your lap for it to rest on, things can get uncomfortable pretty fast. All computers generate heat, but most netbooks are much more energy efficient and won't produce the BTUs of their larger cousins. And, of course, because of its smaller size, you don't have to rest it in one spot all the time.

One should remember, though, that netbooks were never designed for serious computer processing. In other words, you won't be doing any hardcore gaming in the airport lobby. Netbooks are more appropriate for listening to music, watching movies, and keeping in touch with all your favorite social media sites.

Netbooks may not be full-featured laptops, but they still have a number of benefits that make them very valuable the casual buyer. First among them is the price - the simple affordability of a netbook has made them extremely popular items. Now you can stay connected without breaking the bank.

The compact nature of the netbook is another obvious benefit. They average between nine and eleven inches across, and are extremely lightweight. You won't have something dragging you down as you make your way quickly through the airport.

A netbook is also going to be equipped with some impressive wireless equipment, and there are a lot of places in an airport that have areas set up where you can connect to the Internet. That means it will be easy to get your emailing and social networking done while you wait.

Netbooks continue to grow in popularity. The technology also continues to develop and the slimmed-down designs become even more powerful. If you have to travel a lot and find yourself going from airport to airport, a netbook might be the best tool for the job. - 22787

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