The netbook is simply a shrunken laptop. Screen size ranges from 7
to 10 inches. The whole unit is smaller, thus the keyboard is
smaller, and the layout of keys may be somewhat rearranged for the
sake of space. They typically use an intel Atom processor running at
1.6 GHZ. They have either a mechanical HD, but some use solid state
storage. They have from 512 MB to 2 GB RAM. They do not usually
have a CD or DVD drive. They have 2 to 3 USB ports. They generally
run Windows XP. There is no reason why they cannot use a screen reader.
They generally sell for $300 to $500.
Andy
At 05:21 PM 2/4/2009, you wrote:
I am browsing around, for a small, portable pc unit, that I can runn with WE7.
In the old days, when I was younger, it was easy: We had something
that was called a notebook pc, or laptop. Easy enough, this was (and
still is, of course) a protable pc.''
But through my seardch on the net, I find there is sneaking in a few
new terms, which old guys like me, ain't familiar with. If anyone
would please, takee the time to explain the differencies between the
following terms, and if there is any particularities to keep in
mind, when WE7 is to be loaded onto the unit - i.e what CPU/ram
should be the minimum I should go for, etc. Also, when loaded with
WinXP (it says in the ad), is that a standard WinXP on these units,
or in any way modified versions. Is there any of the listed units,
that is more user friendly, for blind people, than others - i.e does
the models typically hold touchscreen, or keypad, etc. All feedback
and directions will be greatly appriciated. Thanks, in advance! The
unit terms I am wondering are:
- Tablet pc
- netbook
- pocket pc
- eee computers
- mini pc
Maybe some of the terms are different names on the same baby, I
don't know, since I never touched any of the units. Simply wondering
what this is, and if it could be of interest for me.
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