Hi. I never owned a PC but often surf the net for invaluable information using friends' PCs. I am completely ignorant of computers. I don't know a server from a flash drive. Anyway, I finally have decided to buy a PC but I am confused about whether I should get a notebook (laptop) or a netbook. What is the difference? I think the netbook can't play or burn DVDs but what other differences? I know the memory is low so is there a way to increase memory at a later date? Thanks.
Notebook vs. Netbook ?
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Calibound88
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are you getting a pc as in a desktop? (the big computer that sit on your desk)
or do you want something portable?
and a netbook is primarily used for internet surfing. Its basically a stripped down laptop that is smaller and less powerful than its counterpart
tell us what you're looking for and what you want to do with the new computer
or do you want something portable?
and a netbook is primarily used for internet surfing. Its basically a stripped down laptop that is smaller and less powerful than its counterpart
tell us what you're looking for and what you want to do with the new computer
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I hate netbooks. Get a laptop (notebook), if you want a computer with portability. Otherwise, get yourself a nice desktop.
I don't have space for a PC so it would have to be either a notebook or a netbook. I think I'm better-off with a notebook. I believe that netbooks have no slot for DVD/CDs. Is that correct? My purpose is to surf the net and to be able to store photos I take from my digital camera. As of now, I can only store these photos on the tiny SD Memory Cards. Can a netbook store photos or set-up files? There is only a small price difference so I should stick with a notebook. Also, I have to attach a mouse and keyboard as the touch pad I find hard to operate as I have arthritis. I am a senior. Sadly, I have resisted getting a home computer for years but now the time has come.
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yea no cd slots
i would highly suggest a full desktop seeing how a laptop has very small screen and parts and would be difficult to operate. a netbook would be even worse seeing how they can be half the size of a laptop
if you want a laptop, you can spend somewhere in the range of $400-$500 or even cheaper. You don't need anything powerful because your main purpose is to surf the internet and store photos and files
i would highly suggest a full desktop seeing how a laptop has very small screen and parts and would be difficult to operate. a netbook would be even worse seeing how they can be half the size of a laptop
if you want a laptop, you can spend somewhere in the range of $400-$500 or even cheaper. You don't need anything powerful because your main purpose is to surf the internet and store photos and files
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yes, pretty much all new laptops today can accomodate a simple $10 usb mouse. the same can be said with a usb keyboard.
