The word "netbook" literally translates as "network book". The tempting idea of buying a lightweight, compact and inexpensive laptop has always been interesting for users. This is exactly what the manufacturers used in their marketing campaigns. Under the name "netbook" a "full-fledged laptop" was offered for little money. Consider the pros and cons of this device.
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Step 1
Netbooks are very compact, lightweight and have a long battery life. But it is worth remembering that the "network book" requires a mandatory Internet connection for most tasks. Even those that any budget laptop can easily handle autonomously.
For example, local editing of large texts is a challenge for netbooks. After all, they were not originally intended for autonomous operation. It was expected that with the development of cloud technologies, users would not need a local test editor or any other stand-alone application at all.
Step 2
The era of netbooks simply ended. The very word "netbook" has come to be associated with something slow and requiring a constant connection to the Internet. So today you hardly see classic netbooks in the store.
Step 3
Netbooks have been replaced by transformers, which combine a tablet and a laptop, and compact ultrabooks. Unlike their "network" counterparts, they are quite able to cope with almost any task without an Internet connection. So today you can buy a netbook only out of savings. In terms of price, this device still outperforms ultrabooks and transformers.
