The Ultimate Netbook Buyer’s Guide – Part 2

Posted by ttblogger on 12/12 at 02:48 PM Permalink
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At this point, manufacturers are attempting to blur the lines between netbooks and notebook computers in several ways. First, Intel has continuously re-engineered the Atom CPU to run faster, do more work per clock cycle and consume less power. The previous generation N280 was the first to receive Intel’s HyperThreading technology which basically tells Windows there are 2 processors even though there is physically one. In other words, it helped with multitasking navigation. Now there is even more horsepower in their latest processors which not only have HyperThreading, but are now dual-core powered. What this means is that the newest Atom-powered netbooks will have 2 physical CPUs but Windows will see 4 CPUs which amplifies the netbook’s muscle. However, you should still determine your computing needs so you don’t find out the hard way that you need something bigger, that has faster performance and more RAM plus a bigger hard drive.

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    Posted by Sandy Kramer  on  12/13  at  01:30 AM

  1. What about the Sylvania 7 inch CVS Drugstore netbook?

    2. Posted by Colin  on  12/13  at  06:21 AM

  2. Instead of MS Office why not load Open Office ?

    3. Posted by Brian Wood  on  12/13  at  01:41 PM

  3. While it’s true that all of the netbooks (and everything else) come out of the same Chinese factories, it’s also true that the “name” vendor makes the choices of what components to use, how much money is spent on inspections and other quality control measures, and documentation.

    So while two machines may have come from the same factory, or even the same production line, they might be very different in terms of quality, due to the decisions made by the contracting company on what components to use (solid or electrolytic capacitors for example), and how well they are inspected.

    “Same Factory” does not equal “same quality”.

    4. Posted by don  on  12/20  at  01:16 PM

  4. are you saying the apple macpro laptop can be purchased under a different label?

    5. Posted by wendy tej  on  12/30  at  04:48 PM

  5. Many different computers like these need repair as well.

    6. Posted by Bob Hobiton  on  01/04  at  07:47 PM

  6. 8-10 hours of computing is amazing! It is interesting to note that quality is the same with most computers, since there manufactured in the same country, China.
    Very good article.

    7. Posted by Dave Jenkins  on  01/07  at  04:17 PM

  7. Netbooks have improved so much over the past few years. And the Intel Atom processors have made huge strides. Personally, I’m not the greatest fan of them though as I prefer a bigger keyboard and screen. However, I think they are great for a lot of users. Nice article thanks.

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