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Netbooks vs Notebooks

In these tough economic times, a cheaper computer seems like a welcome option and the buzz around the 'Netbook' computer is growing.

But is this lower powered web-dependent computing device the right solution for the average user in need of a portable computer?

The answer lies in the needs of the user and as the Netbook platform has evolved, some of the latest entries are starting to pique our interest.

Did you buy a Netbook? If so, did it turn out to be what you thought it was? What are the pros and cons of the Netbook platform?

Listen in as we discuss this latest entry into the computing world that could be the next big thing or the next big dud!

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Original Air Date: Mar 21, 2009

This Week's Links

• What exactly is a “Netbook”
• The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Big Time
• PCMag.com - How to buy a Netbook
• PCWorld.com's Top 10 Netbooks
• Is Apple about to release a Netbook?
• The Lenovo IdeaPad May Change Minds About Netbooks
• Do Netbooks deserve a place at your company?
• Microsoft's complex Netbook dance w/Windows 7
• Are Netbooks quietly driving us towards Cloud Computing