What is the difference between a netbook and a laptop?
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What is the difference between a netbook and a laptop?
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It is important not to confuse the NoteBook (laptop, also known as Laptop) with the NetBook, which is a rudimentary computer stripped of much of the usual components, dedicated to browsing the Internet via a WiFi connection. Additionally, Netbooks are usually supplied with one of the operating systems (Windows or Linux), which is rarely the case with Notebooks. Due to the absence of certain components, the Netbook cannot run heavy applications. Indeed, it notably lacks: - a powerful microprocessor. - an IDE port for hard drives and CD/DVD drives - a sufficiently powerful video card. However, these components are very energy-hungry. Another performance-reducing factor is the size of the RAM (volatile memory), which would otherwise compensate for the absence of a hard drive. It should be known that hard drives do not like to endure shocks or vibrations that could occur when moving the machine. The same goes for CD and DVD drives. The absence of these drives makes this mini-laptop more robust than a Notebook. However, it is possible to save downloaded content via a USB key. This ultra-light computer can therefore only use specific operating systems and software that are less memory-intensive than their "big brothers." For Netbooks running Linux, these software are often free and open-source. Generally, you will find: - a file manager. - a web browser (Internet Explorer or preferably Firefox) - a media player (Windows Media Player or preferably VLC media player) that allows listening to MP3s and watching movies in DivX. - an instant messaging application (Pidgin on Linux) - a word processor (Open Office, if necessary) - a drawing software (Gimp on Linux) - small 2D games (incompatible with large games) Note: Microsoft Windows is not the lightest operating system; it is preferable to use Linux Ubuntu or its derivative Moblin for its ease of installation and use, as well as for its performance.
anonyme
Thank you, very well explained!!
Lolo
Thank you for the information.
MINERVA
Thank you for this clarification.
Anonyme
Thank you very much.
A netbook is a work computer that can easily fit into a bag and is lightweight. It is mainly used for quick tasks when needed while traveling, such as reading, editing, listening, or viewing. A laptop, on the other hand, is more suited for in-depth work; you can store files and create documents using all types of software. The capabilities of these laptops are generally much more powerful than those of netbooks.
It is true that with a Netbook (which is actually a mini-laptop) you don't have the option of inserting discs, either to read them or to burn them. That said, you can still insert a USB stick or an SD card onto which you can transfer your music files and then move them to the hard drive of your netbook. The capacity of the latter today has nothing to envy from a laptop, as it can reach 250 GB. Moreover, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi system, you can connect to your network and retrieve the data you're interested in from your desktop computer, which I assume you already own. Additionally, it is very easy to transport and has a battery life of 6 hours. In a nutshell, it's incredibly practical, because, as long as you're near a hotspot, you can access the Internet and read and send your emails just like at home.