When it comes time to buy yourself a new computer (or perhaps a second computer to supplement the computer you currently use most often), there’s a good chance you’ll consider the increasingly popular category of ultra-portable computing devices – one that includes netbook and tablet computers. You’re probably already familiar with tablet computers (this category includes the iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab). But what about netbook computers?

A netbook is basically a smaller version of a laptop computer.

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Children are taking to computers at earlier and earlier ages, and our public schools are getting children involved with computer-based activities at ever earlier grade levels. Some schools even offer online versions of certain classroom textbooks so that kids don’t have to lug a heavy backpack to and from school every day. So the question isn’t so much whether to give your child computer access, but whether (and when) it’s appropriate to get them a computer of their own.

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Netbooks are popular for many reasons. They’re light weight; they are easy to transport in a purse or briefcase; they have a long battery life. And they make getting online and being productive quick and easy. However, they do not generally have an abundance of memory. To keep them light they usually have one or two GB. As you approach your limit your netbook can slow down significantly. This of course affects your productivity and the speed of your

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