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Netbook Computer Advantages | Netbook Computer Disadavantages |
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Transportable. | Limited expansion options. |
Can be used without mains power. | Battery endurance reduces with age. |
Very low power consumption. | Lower performance options compared to a laptop. |
Can be easily connected to many networks. | Monitor size very limited. |
Click in the check boxes or select values on the right for each row that describes your usage. Click the Get Results button to generate the computer system specification results.
If an Internet connection exists on the premises then the new computer needs to join the network using Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet.
Ethernet connection can be made with Category 6 cable.
Wireless Ethernet Wifi is standard on most laptops, Wifi ability on the network uses a Wifi enabled router or wireless access point. The wifi network name and password is needed for a connection.
There are multiple wireless network standards available A B G N. G is most popular and also handle B protocols. N is fastest but a relatively new standard. All wifi components need to work to one standard.
If the building is very hard to cable and the solid walls are too thick for wifi, then Ethernet adapters can use the house mains wiring as a communication medium. These are expensive and relatively slow.
For a new Internet connection the options include dial up, ADSL, cable, Fibre, mobile 3G and WiMax. Appropriate hardware and possible cabling need to be considered.
Investigate if VOIP telephony can reduce your overall communication costs.
This depends on if there are any special requirements for your software choices. General computing can be achieved with Linux or Microsoft Windows 7.
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