Notebook or Netbook ?

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In the world of mobile technology, it’s interesting to observe the growing use of not only Notebook PCs but also the smaller Netbooks. This new development is really fascinating.  Years ago, when we started to work mobile, Notebooks were the tool of choice.  TCO Development has worked on environmental and usability criteria for  notebooks, and now these little netbooks are also becoming a complement to our  mobile tools for getting work done and keeping in touch while on the road. If you prefer pink, black or white, you have the choice… They fit nicely in a handbag of women of all ages – totally portable.

One issue that needs further investigation is the ergonomics of Netbooks. The screen and keyboard are much smaller than those of a Notebook  and it would be interesting to see how this small size impacts the usability of the product over time. But most of them are very  energy efficient. We know that Netbooks are intended for shorter sessions on the internet, rather than as a primary computer for office use. I use mine often for presentations and what can I say? I get a lot of comments and questions about it –people are curious about Netbooks ! We will be publishing more on the Netbooks vs Notebooks debate in coming months – issues like user comfort, image quality and functionality will be key issues we will explore more in future posts.

Mine is black – by the way, not pink!