The netbook can be considered an answer to the prayers of most computer geeks. Just think; the netbook is much smaller and much lighter than a laptop. For all that, what the netbook lacks in size and weight, it more than makes up in function. In fact, there is practically nothing the conventional laptop can do that the netbook cannot do.
For those who may not speak the language of computer geeks, it will be perfectly in order to explain clearly what a netbook is. In some ways, a netbook can be considered an improvement on the laptop. This is a bit like saying that the laptop is an improvement on the desktop computer. The strong points of most netbooks include mobility and portability.
Generally, most of these products weigh 2-3 pounds. That is about 0.9-1.4 kilograms. The netbook also has an LCD screen that measures 6-10 inches (15-25 cm). This small size makes the netbook perfect for people who are always on the go. It is also a wonderful device for people who want internet connectivity without the inconvenience of having to carry a heavy laptop around.
As stated already, the netbook is much smaller than the laptop. The small size of this device naturally implies that some components in the much bigger laptop may not be available in the netbook. This is to be expected because most netbooks do not have integrated players to play CDs and DVDs. Instead, netbooks have a number of USB ports which can be used as a sort of makeshift arrangement to play CDs and DVDs.
For the purpose of this article, it has to be admitted that most netbooks do not come with a large Random Access Memory (RAM). Some netbooks come with just 512 MB of memory and about 4 Gigabytes (GB) of internal storage. For most computer users, this is shockingly small. Fortunately, upgrading your netbook’s RAM cannot be considered a problem. This is because even if the product came with a very low Random Access Memory, the RAM can be upgraded very easily. It is a simple matter of spending a little more money to upgrade to the specifications required by the user.
In most netbooks, provision is actually made for the eventuality of having to upgrade the RAM. In this context, upgrading can mean buying an extra GB or two. This extra can be added to the already existing Random Access Memory. In some cases, the user can remove the RAM the netbook came with and install an entirely new one.
It has to be pointed out that the operating system of the netbook may have a bearing on the size of the RAM. Nebooks with a portable Linux operating system come with a smaller RAM. On the other hand, netbooks which have the XP operating system can have up to 2GB of RAM and even up to 160 GB of hard disk space. It is important for people who are keen on netbooks with a higher RAM to know these basic facts before they buy the product.
The final word is that the RAM of the netbook plays an important role on speed and other functions of the system. The good news is that upgrading your netbook’s RAM is not a problem. It can be done very easily and this will enhance the performance of the netbook.
