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There are a number of manufacturers of these low cost computers namely Acer, ASUS, HP, PC World Advent, MSI and the list goes on........ The popularity of the netbook computer is increasing and now accounts for a significant portion of the portable computer shipments throughout the world. This popularity could be as a result of the economic conditions. The netbooks are especially good for people who would like easy access to the Internet while 'on the go'. The increase in sales for these cheap computers could also be due to the fact that some broadband providers have added them as an incentive if a consumer signs up for a two-year plan. Some of these cheap computers (netbooks) are built with compact hard drives and some are built with solid state memory that operates like storage on a USB flash drive. These solid state drives enable faster access times and, since there are no moving parts, the drive is less susceptible to shock damage; hence a sturdier mobile PC. The majority of netbooks are fitted with 802.11b/g wireless connectivity. Most netbook PCs run complete operating systems and can handle almost anything a low-end computer can do. Some of these little 'darlings' are fitted with built-in Webcams, can browse the Net, perform word processing, play audio files (MP3s) and perform limited tasks in Windows. Overall, because of these attractive features, they make perfect 'homework' PCs for teenagers. Netbooks vs. LaptopsHere are some differences between the netbook and laptop computers:
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