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The computer market is slowly introducing small laptop computers to the general public. They come in two configurations. The smallest one is called an Ultra Mobil PC. This small laptop has a screen size of seven inches or less. The other one is called a Netbook. This small laptop has screen sizes of nine inches, ten inches, and twelve inches. One of the compelling reasons to buy one of these is the price. You can purchase a small, moderately equipped laptop computer for $500.
The Netbook is ideal for a student or someone who needs internet connectivity, basic word processing, and email. One drawback to small laptop computers is that if the user has to use the laptop for several hours the size of the keyboard could result in operator fatigue. The largest keyboard that comes on small laptop computers is about 90% of full keyboard’s size. A small laptop computer has features similar to a full sized one in the following ways:
- Windows 7 OS
- 160 GB Hardware
- Ethernet
- Mic-in
- Card reader
- 3 USB ports
- Webcam
- Choice of colors
Some varieties of small laptops available on the market are Asus EEE PC 1000H, HP Mini 1000, Sony Vaio VGN-P588E Lifestyle PC, Asus N10J-A1, Samsung NC10, HP Pavilion DV2 and Apple Macbook Air. Most of them have Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows XP as operating systems.
The small laptop computers combine portability with the power of a full size laptop computer. When you are considering purchasing a small laptop computer, there are several factors to consider. You need to consider how much power you are going to need, how much battery power you will need, and how often you will use the keyboard. You also need to consider how much the small laptop computer weighs. In other words, you need to consider everything from the design quality to the operating system.
