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Laptop Vs. Netbook

By Kayla Pearce

Real Estate Agent with First Class Properties

June 17, 2009 02:55 AM

So I have recently been contemplating getting a Netbook. Right now I am carrying a rather large, fairly new laptop, back and forth to the office everyday. Yes, I work at my office every day except Saturday & Sunday. I am not comfortable leaving my laptop at the office or in my car, so I cart it from home, to the car, to the office & back everyday. Well, thats getting old.

I also do a lot of traveling from Spring till Fall. I would like to be able to bring a computer with me, but by the end of the week I am so tired of carrying my laptop, I just leave it at home.

If I did get the Netbook, I would be able to leave my laptop at home, and use my Netbook to go to and from work and on my weekend trips. I wouldnt use it for downloading my music to my ipod, or storing my pictures, I would leave that to my laptop at home. It would simply be for work and for trips. Things of that sort.

So my question to everyone is... What do you think about the Netbooks? Do you think they are worth the $250-$400 bucks for me to invest in one? Or should I just stick it out and bring my laptop with me until I absolutely need a new one?

I'm not really "up" on the technology side of the Netbook, but I have a friend who is (he just got a degree in all this stuff) so I would bring him along to help me pick a good one out that is going to do what I need it to do. . . But before I start asking him a million questions, I figured I would ask my AR friends and see what the think about the new Netbook Mania!!!!

Thanks for all your help!!!!!

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Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Kayla - I would say it would be much easier to carry a netbook around. The keyboard is a little small so, I would get a normal size keyboard and leave that at the office. Also, I would pay more for one that has longer battery life.

Jun 17, 2009 03:09 AM

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

The netbook would probably be your best bet if you think your laptop is to large/

Jun 17, 2009 03:18 AM

Kayla Pearce

First Class Properties - Milford, DE

Real Estate Agent - Milford Delaware

Robert- Thank you. I am looking into the MSI U100.....

Richard- Yeah it is pretty big. Plus I think my computer guy from my old job is willing to give me a deal!

Jun 17, 2009 03:26 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Some small laptops can be the same size as a Netbook and I would think they would be more powerful so I would lean to a smaller laptop Kayla.

Jun 17, 2009 03:47 AM

Chuck Mixon

The Keyes Company - Cutler Bay, FL

Cutler Bay Specialist, GRI, CDPE, BPOR

Kalya Also look at the TabletPC, the big difference is the touch screen. With today's Internet you can be sitting at Starbuck or and hotspot and complete a complete deal without running back to the office to scan or fax the deal to all parties involved. What the TabletPC offers is the ability to sign your contract right on the screen of the PC, you can also so write in changes or check boxes. When you are finished you can even send the completed documents to all the parties involved via email using WIFI or a local Hotspot. So instead of running back to the office to get the paper moving, you can stay and enjoy another cup of coffee or head off to your next appointment.

Chuck Mixon , Realtor

ChuckSellMiami.com

Jun 17, 2009 05:09 AM

Gary- thats a good idea too.

Chuck- I have a tablet PC already. I am looking for something that is more everyday use though, but when I know I am meeting with clients that need to sign stuff I will hawl my Tablet. The Netbook would more so be for like blogging, emails, social networking. More everyday stuff.

Jun 18, 2009 12:48 AM

Gary or anyone that wants to answer- for someone who doesnt know all the technical stuff.... what would be the big differences between a small laptop and a netbook?

Jun 18, 2009 12:49 AM

Anonymous

Dawood

Of course, recent trends have considerably diminished the difference between these 2 gadgets, but anyway there are still points to consider before purchasing one or another. Below I've tried to list them all: http://www.myhowtoos.com/en/how-to-choose/87-how-to-choose-between-netbook-vs-laptop

Jul 16, 2009 02:18 AM

Jen Bowman

Keller Williams on the Water - Holmes Beach, FL

Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL

Kayla, I have the same question. I was thinking a netbook would be easy to travel with. There's just too many decisions!

Aug 09, 2009 06:42 AM

Dawood, thank you for all the information!

Jen: I know, I am one of those shoppers who is afraid to buy because I am so scared that once I buy it, I am going to regret it and go with the other choice! So I weigh my options and think about it for MONTHS! LOL!

Aug 11, 2009 03:26 AM

Kelly Hopper

CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center - Kenmore, WA

Collaborator. Navigator. Negotiator.

Hi Kayla - What did you end up doing? I found your blog in a "Search" because I'm contemplating this topic too. Seems like it's truly defining what & how we'll be using the device.

Oct 11, 2009 07:03 AM

well, I heard there are new processors coming out this year, so I have not bought yet... when they come out I will be gettng a Netbook though :)

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