Netbooks Are Popular Airport Companions

By Reggie Stimson

In recent years the computer industry has taken laptop computers and made them even more compact and mobile. These are called netbooks, and they are small enough to fit in a simple bag or purse to be taken wherever you go. They are easy to pull out and use, even in the most crowded areas like an airport.

It's happened to all of us. We end up waiting around in an airport for excessively long periods until we can board a flight, or the arrival is delayed and we find ourselves with nothing to do. This can lead to a lot of unproductively at worst and a lot of boredom at best. You could have brought a laptop, but they're a little unwieldy at times. That's when a netbook might be a better choice.

Even though laptops have gotten more compact over the years, it can still be hard to use them in tight quarters. They also generate a large amount of heat, which can be very uncomfortable if you actually rest it on your lap for extended periods of time. All computers generate heat as a matter of course, but netbooks are extremely energy efficient, and you won't have to leave such a small machine on your lap for such a long time.

One should remember, though, that netbooks were never designed for serious computer processing. In other words, you won't be doing any hardcore gaming in the airport lobby. Netbooks are more appropriate for listening to music, watching movies, and keeping in touch with all your favorite social media sites.

Netbooks may not be full-featured laptops, but they still have a number of benefits that make them very valuable the casual buyer. First among them is the price - the simple affordability of a netbook has made them extremely popular items. Now you can stay connected without breaking the bank.

The compact nature of the netbook is another obvious benefit. They average between nine and eleven inches across, and are extremely lightweight. You won't have something dragging you down as you make your way quickly through the airport.

A netbook is also going to be equipped with some impressive wireless equipment, and there are a lot of places in an airport that have areas set up where you can connect to the Internet. That means it will be easy to get your emailing and social networking done while you wait.

Netbooks have been growing in popularity and developing their technology. Every model incorporates new features in the slimmed-down design. If you have to travel a lot and spend countless hours in different airports, this might be the way to remain productive no matter what. - 31403

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