Recently a friend asked me about these new netbooks and whether they should buy one rather than a laptop. As ever the marketing guru's had been working overtime on this new style of computer and they had become the latest gadget to buy.
So what is a netbook?
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The name is derived from a small laptop computer the size of a book. They are invariably low powered as they are mainly used to access the internet or use online or cloud based software. The other great advantage of a netbook is the battery life. Because they use lower powered processors and more recently solid state drives they can last around 8 hours if not more. Which should be enough for most people's daily use. As with most things the netbook is a balance between portability, cost and performance. Unfortunately in that order and I have been amazed how recently the price of netbooks seem to be rising while low end laptop prices falling.
Now I am not just blankly saying laptops are better for everyone because if I was a student walking round campus every day I wouldn't want to lug a laptop round with me including a large power supply as you will only get two to three hours work done. However there are a few reasons why I prefer laptops to netbooks. Personally I am always a little disappointed with netbooks. Maybe it's an ego thing like car engine sizes. The idea of an atom processor just doesn't do it for me. It's not just because of the performance difference in the processor or memory but the screen size as well. Netbooks started out being 7" but now seem to have grown to 10" or 12".
The other big difference is the lack of a dvd drive. Although with cloud storage becoming cheaper and the mobile broadband performance improving I can see being a less of worry. Also USB drives seem to be getting cheaper and bigger by the day.
So it does depend on what you need and the work you want to do on a portable PC. Although I have always felt as soon as get something you find something else you want to do with it. In my opinion I always felt short changed by a netbook and for a another £100 I could buy a nice laptop that would last longer before needing to upgrade my laptop.
Black Friday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 16 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1016 2011 Deals
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Black Friday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 16 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1016 Feature
- 10.1-inch multi-touch widescreen display with Adaptive Display Technology, supporting 720p
- NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor; Android 3.1 operating system
- 5.0 MP rear camera with autofocus and 2.0MP front-facing webcam; stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements
- 16 GB internal memory; USB, mini-USB, and HDMI ports and full-sized SD card reader; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity supporting Adobe Flash
- Easy Grip non-slip interchangeable rubber backplate, available in a variety of colors; user-replaceable prismatic lithium battery
Black Friday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 16 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1016 Overview
Introducing the Thrive™ Tablet by Toshiba, powered by Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb, offering a better way to browse the web, enjoy e-books and HD videos, play games, listen to music and more. Complete, convenient and customizable, it’s everything a tablet can and should be, with a gorgeous 10.1” diagonal high-res multi-touch widescreen display, features you can personalize and speedy performance so you can multitask your way through your digital life (and favorite entertainment) with ease.Black Friday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 16 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1016 Specifications
Introducing the Thrive Tablet by Toshiba, powered by Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), offering a better way to browse the web, enjoy e-books and HD videos, play games, listen to music and more. Complete, convenient and customizable, it's everything a tablet can and should be, with a gorgeous 10.1-inch diagonal high-res multi-touch widescreen display, features you can personalize and speedy performance so you can multitask your way through your digital life (and favorite entertainment) with ease.
Your Entertainment Hub
The Thrive tablet lets you enjoy and organize all your favorite music and videos in one convenient, portable place. Rock out on the go using its stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements or built-in headphone jack--or plug in to our convenient Toshiba Multi-Dock (sold separately) to connect your own sound system. Use its built-in HDMI port to watch your videos on any compatible HD display. And thanks to our preloaded Toshiba Media Player, keeping your collection organized is easier than ever.
Brilliant Clarity
Give all those movies a makeover with Resolution+ video enhancement technology--Toshiba's exclusive innovation that instantly improves sharpness and color on standard-definition content, for visuals that look and feel more like HD. Toshiba's Adaptive Display technology ensures that you get the best visual experience, automatically adjusting the display's brightness and color to the lighting environment--making it readable even on the sunniest parts of the patio. Plus, you can use the tablet's built-in HDMI port to share your favorite videos on any compatible HDTV.
Accelerated Everything
Offering serious horsepower for its size, the Thrive tablet is powered by the world's first mobile super-chip, NVIDIA Tegra 2. Enjoy extreme multi-tasking with the first mobile dual-core processor, plus hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash and console-quality gaming with visuals powered by NVIDIA GeForce--so you can enjoy your favorite games, thrill to high-def video and much more.
Android 3.1, Honeycomb Operating System
Smile. Because this tablet quite simply delivers everything on the Android platform. It's founded on the tablet-optimized Android 3.1 (a.k.a., Honeycomb), designed from the ground up to improve your experience with devices just like this.
Dual Front and Back Cameras
The Thrive tablet gives you plenty of options with two onboard cameras. Use its convenient 2-MP front webcam and built-in microphone to video-chat with clarity, while its 5-MP auto-focus rear camera lets you capture photos and video in beautiful high-definition (HD 720p).
Easy Grip Finish
Now it's easier than ever to get a grip on your fast-paced mobile life--and grab some well-earned attention, too. This slip-resistant, rubberized surface is comfortable to hold, so you'll never miss a beat when chatting or emailing on the run. It's also available in your choice of six vibrant colors (sold separately), making it easy to personalize the look of your tablet.
Tons of Connectivity Options
Feel free to transfer and share files with your other gear and many of today's most popular gadgets, courtesy of USB 2.0, mini USB, and HDMI ports on your Thrive tablet. Plus you can use its full-size SD card slot to easily view photos and movies, or connect wirelessly to any compatible device with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Specifications
| Display 10.1-inch LED-backlit capacitive multi-touch display (1280 x 800 pixels; 16:10 aspect ratio) Processor & Graphics1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor with GeForce graphics Storage8 GB internal flash memory Memory1 GB internal DDR2 memory WirelessWireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) plus Bluetooth 3.0 AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers with SRS Premium Voice Suite Weight and Dimensions1.6 pounds; 10.75 x 0.62 x 6.97 inches (WxDxH) Sensors & LocationGPS, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass | Multimedia Playback
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