With the technology changing so much from one day to the next where computers are concerned, the choices can be many. With the introduction of the Netbook, now we are asking ourselves “Netbooks or Notebooks”. I wanted to know what was the difference between the two.

After doing a little research, this is what came up with for reasons that most people made the decision to go Netbook or Notebook. I know just by sight that the Netbooks are smaller than the Notebooks. That is the most obvious difference; but what other features are making these compact computers so appealing?

The first difference I noticed was that most new Notebooks come with the Windows Vista operating system. While most people I talked with expressed their displeasure with this system, there are some Netbooks that do come with the new Windows 7 or Windows XP. Having no experience with either, I can’t comment on the differences as a user.

I think that the first appeal to most people about the Netbooks is their size. With our busy lives and the constant moving we are doing on a daily basis, it’s nice to have a compact laptop. The Netbooks easy portability is a plus while they still provide us some of the functions of our desktops or laptops but without the speed we are used to.

LCD screen’s on the Netbooks are anywhere from 5.5″ to 10.5 or 11″. This is much smaller than today’s Notebooks. While this works for some, many business executives are finding this to be a problem.

Screen color and size is important for some but if that is not something that’s important to you, this should not be an issue with the Netbooks. How about a DVD/CD drive for movies or uploading software? While the Netbooks are not equipped with a DVD/CD drive, most do come with internal cameras and microphones for using applications like Skype.

Without a CD/DVD driver, you might have the added expense of purchasing an external hard drive for storing data. That cost will need to be added to the lower price Netbook which will increase the money spent. A standard Notebook might cost the same when you add these costs together, right?

I prefer to have my DVD/CD driver in my laptop instead of having to carry a portable player if I have the need to run a CD. But that’s just a personal choice. I use my laptop a lot in the field and it’s a matter of necessity for my job, so a Netbook doesn’t work for me.

Whether you choose the small and compact Netbooks or the standard laptop Notebook, be sure you do your research. Panasonic, Dell and Sony all have refurbished models that work just as good as a new computer, but for a fraction of the price. It’s all about personal choice, so choose wisely.

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