A Holiday Shopping Guide for Netbooks

Price: Netbooks are very appealing because of their low prices. There are some full-sized laptops which come close in price but they usually involve large, heavy enclosures and last-generation features. The latest crop of laptops are usually much more expensive, double or even more than triple the price. You also should weigh included features and overall size against price before deciding whether a netbook or a notebook is right for you.

Personally, I use a netbook whenever I travel. For me, laptop size and weight are paramount. As long as I can connect to the Internet, browse the Web, read/answer my e-mail and write my stories, I'm fine.

However, when I have to handle and edit video reports, I rely on a full-feature, heavier-duty portable.