Why a netbook isn't a notebook
Complete buyer’s guide to netbooks
The range of netbooks to choose from can be baffling. Make sure you buy the perfect machine for your needs by reading our detailed guides below, from choosing the right software to the specifics of buying a netbook for business and education.
What exactly is a netbook anyway
Before you buy a netbook, you need to be certain of exactly what it is: what’s been cut down compared to a full-sized notebook? What’s better? And why are they so inexpensive?
How to choose the right netbook
There are dozens of companies producing netbooks – some you’ll be familiar with, others far less so. In this guide, we detail the steps you need to follow to buy the right netbook for your needs.
How to choose the right software
We reveal why most people should stick with Windows XP Home as their operating system of choice, and what extra software you can download to make your netbook more enjoyable and practical in use.
Choosing a netbook for business
Netbooks were originally just for consumers, but now many businesses are choosing to complement their existing line-up of notebooks with netbooks. We look at how netbooks are already being used in business and when they should be chosen instead of a notebook.
Choosing a netbook for education
Schools are a natural home for netbooks, with their small size and low prices a seemingly perfect match for children and limited budgets. But there are some problems potential buyers need to be aware of, as we find out from a school network manager.
Get more from your netbook
By buying a couple of extra pieces of hardware, you can turn your netbook into an even more flexible device. Here’s our guide to what’s available to buy, and whether you should do so.
Is a free netbook really free?
It’s almost impossible to open a newspaper or pass a mobile-phone shop window without being offered a free netbook in return for signing a broadband contract. Some deals are worth considering but how do you tell the good from the bad?
News
Amazon pays £40 to netbook owner who didn't want Windows
Posted on 24 Jul 2009 at 08:35
Amazon has reportedly provided a £40 refund to a customer who didn't want Windows on his Asus netbook.
Psion drops netbook lawsuit
Posted on 1 Jun 2009 at 10:41
Psion has settled its lawsuit with Intel over the use of the netbook name.
PC Pro feature: Boost your battery life for laptops and netbooks
Posted on 11 Mar 2009 at 16:54
Make Windows do the work. It sounds like a no-brainer, but some of us ignore or even disable the power-management facilities in Windows.
Microsoft: 96% of netbooks run Windows
Posted on 7 Apr 2009 at 09:27
Microsoft claims to have totally destroyed Linux's grip on the netbook market.
