What's the difference between a laptop and a netbook?

Question

Thanks for your help,

An explanation would be helpful.

Answer 1

no difference

Answer 2

Hi Wrighty,

A netbook is just a tiny tiny computer only used for email and light web surfing.

Soon they will be down to $250 or less.

They often run on an Atom microprocessor.

:0 Deiesiera

Answer 3

Netbooks are mainly for the web and email. They can't do nearly as much as laptops.

Answer 4

Nothing.

The term laptop came from the idea that it would become a computer that you sit with on your lap and use. However, as modern laptops are often far to hot to use in such a manner comfortably, they really aren't laptop's anymore. The term notebook is meant to recognize that the computer is still a portable computer, but it is best used with a desk or table.

It's all marketing though, the two names are just that names. The computers are the same design, and will run with the same specs.

Answer 5

2 names for the same thing.

Just like there's no difference between a car and a vehicle, its just 2 words for the same thing.