Stuck At The Airport? Try Using A Netbook

By Reggie Stimson

One of the more recent trends in the computer industry is to go even smaller and more portable. Laptops are a pretty convenient size already, but netbooks have gone a step further and made a personal computer that you pack away in a small purse or bag and then use it almost anywhere you want. Even in a crowded airport.

We've all been there. Sitting around, waiting an extremely long time before we can even board the flight or counting the hours until a delayed flight arrives. This can, if you're not careful, lead to a lot of unproductive (or simply boring) time. You could have taken a laptop because they are fairly portable, but a netbook may still be the 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.

The good news is that netbooks are equipped with some top-of-the-line wireless equipment, and there will be many places in an airport that will allow you to connect to the Internet. This means you can spend your time taking care of your emails, playing on social media sites, or using any other of your favorite online applications.

Netbooks continue to grow in popularity and technology. Every model brings out new features while keeping to an ultra-compact size and weight. If you do a lot of travelling and find yourself in many different airports, this just might be the way for you to remain productive no matter where you go. - 31403

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