The important thing to remember about net books is that there is a big trade off in a number of areas and whether it is right for you is all a matter of personal opinion. The big benefit that comes with this type of product is the high level of portability that is offered by them, enabling any user to have a laptop where and when they may need it. The trade off comes in the fact that there is less computing power available. As the more recent products indicate, there is a positive change in the amount of power offered by these net books but there is still a lower amount of processing power available.

The size of the machine and screen will vary from model to model but it is now possible to obtain a screen of around 13”, which should be suitable for anyone. This size of screen and good screen resolution will enable any user to access the vast majority of web sites, making it the perfect product for anyone who needs to be on line when they are on the move.

Similarly, the size of the keyboard and the availability of keys and functions will vary depending on the make and model but there should be a set-up suitable for all. If you are accustomed to the standard layout, it may take a while to readjust yourself to the smaller keypad layout of the net books but with repeated use, it will become second nature.

A major benefit of using net books is that they are a far less costly alternative to laptops or notebooks. This means they are a perfect introductory product for many people and this should ensure that the vast majority of families will be able to have access to the internet or a computer system. It also means that many people are able to justify buying one of these machines as an additional option, offering them the ability to use their computer away from home or to have an affordable back up option in case of emergencies.

Net books are an extremely affordable and high quality way of entering the computing world and the benefits of this will be felt for many years to come from a whole host of users.