How to Choose Mini Notebook Computers

Mini notebook computers are great for people that travel a lot with their computers. Because a mini notebook or netbook as they are often called, are so small, they can easily fit into a bag for travel. They don't take up a lot of room but also don't have a lot of room on them.

• Assess Your Use: Ultimately, the best computer for you is going to be the one that meets all your needs. Assessing what you use your notebook computer for the most will help you to choose a mini notebook. Mini notebooks to not have a lot of memory on them. Therefore, if you download and listen to a lot of music on your computer, you will more than likely need to add more memory to whatever mini notebook that you choose.


• Capabilities: Do you plan on spending a lot of time with your mini notebook at the bookstore or coffee shop? If so, Wi-Fi is going to be a necessity to you because you cannot plug into a router. A netbook with a long battery life is going to be optimal for long time use away from home. Most netbooks don't have long lasting batteries, therefore, always keeping the charger with you as well as carrying an extra battery if you're going to be gone for a long while is always a good idea.


• Memory: Most mini notebooks already come with hardware and programs already installed on them, as any other computer does. This is helpful because all your basic programs will be installed; however, there are many mini notebooks that have several extra programs that are unnecessary. Look at the RAM and memory of each computer that you are interested in so that you know how much memory is available if you choose not to delete anything.


• Weight: The weight of the computer is important for some, especially if they are going to be carrying the computer around with them for hours. Most mini notebook computers weigh anywhere from two to five pounds. Although a few extra pounds may not seem like a lot, when you are carrying it as extra weight for the day, it can really add up.