College season is underway, and you’re probably wondering what the differences are between a laptop, and netbook if you’re interested in purchasing one.  I highly recommend both of them, but it really depends on what you’re going to use it for.

Price: You’ll find that a netbook is going to be a little cheaper than your typical Laptop.  This will all depend on the brand that you’re interested in, but I’ve seen differences as high as $400 and $500.

Size: Netbooks are going to be a lot smaller, and weigh a lot less than your typical notebook.  You’ll find that most netbook screens vary from 8 inches to as much as 12, while laptops vary greatly.

Less features: While I like a netbook for it’s size, and it’s price, they features aren’t as great as a laptop.  For instance, mine didn’t come with a CD rom, making me have to download software, or import it via a USB drive.  It isn’t that big of a hassle, but it’s something to consider.

Speed: Some netbooks are fast, but a fair majority of them are slower than your typical laptop.  You’ll find that some have a limited amount of RAM, and hard drive storage.  The higher you go in your speeds, the more you’re likely to pay.

By now, this should give you a fair idea on what each one is all about.  I would recommend that if you have a smaller budget, and you run smaller programs, I would go the cheaper route with the netbook.  If your budget is high, and you need to run CDs, or you prefer a faster computer, I would highly prefer a laptop.