In the many offerings of netbooks and laptops, you may ask what is best offer out there for you/loved ones as a gift. How do you find the best netbook as gift for this Thanksgiving or Christmas?

First of all, what is a netbook? It is a type of computer that is similar to a laptop that is small, light and inexpensive. The overall size is similar to a 200-page hardback book. They have a smaller keyboard, screen and some shorter battery life than a traditional laptop. They also may have less memory.

When looking for the best netbook, you will find that in general they have similar features to laptops or computers, however some may not have a conventional hard drive and instead use solid state storage devices which uses less power. All netbooks that are available today include Wi-Fi wireless networking, which can be used on 3G mobile phone networks. They may also include modem or Ethernet ports for accessing the internet.

The best notebooks run on an Intel Atom chip. They are stable and is a less expensive version of other Intel laptop chips and it uses less power. Additionally, most notebooks run Windows XP, but other operating systems such as Ubuntu are available.  Netbooks are best for people who spend most of their time online using services and want an inexpensive, light device they can use on the go.  It is also suitable for students too since they can scan their textbooks into jpg or convert to pdf files for viewing without needs to drag it to school.

Here are some things to consider when looking for the best netbook:

1. Capability. Will it perform as you need or fulfill your basic requirements? With your lifestyle, will it be more convenient and practical than a traditional laptop or desktop PC?  All of it comes without optical drive and you’ll need to install using portable applications through USB pendrive/sticks/flash drives. Decide on this before you go to shop.

2. Screen and keyboard size. Choose a netbook with screen and keyboard size that you can work with and is comfortable. You might want to “try before you buy” at a store to determine the best size for you before making your purchase. You can then go online to find your best netbook to purchase at the best price.

3. Construction. Not all netbooks are built the same way, so for the best netbook, make sure it has the best construction and can stand up to day to day usage and rough handling.

4. Power. It defeat the whole meaning of mobility if you keep lugging your power adapter searching for power outlet.  It is best to stand up to more than 4 hours of normal usage.  While you may not be able to test this during buying, your best bet will be a 4 cells and above batteries.

So is a netbook right for you? In the past, when you went computer shopping you looked for the most powerful one that was affordable for you. Now, you look for the right computer for size, capabilities and convenience, and often the best netbooks fit this bill.  So have you found the best netbooks for yourself or loved ones and how did you do it.  Share with us your netbooks buying experience via comments section

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