Netbook Notebook
Small, usually @ Anywhere from @ 12"
10" diagonally to @ 18" for some
really large ones
Underpowered CPU. Can be quite powerful.
Good for internet, High-end laptops can
word processing, even run demanding 3D
email and other games.
undemanding tasks.
Cheap. Usually Anywhere from $300
$200 - $300 range. and up. A really
loaded one can be
$1,000 or more.
Won't have a DVD Most have internal
drive. You'll DVD drives.
probably need an
external drive if
you have to read a
CD or DVD.
Light and easily May be heavy and
portable. bulky.
Runs 32-bit Runs Windows 7
Windows 7 Starter Home Premium,
(usually). Professional,
or Ultimate,
all of which are
64-bit.
(usually).
Only 1 (usually) 4 - 8 GB memory
or 2 GB memory. (usually).
Smaller hard disk. Larger hard disk.
(160 - 250 GB, (320 - 1,000 GB,
usually). usually).
Slower CPU, 1 or Faster CPU, usually
2 core. multi core.
