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Mini-Notebooks: Small Is Huge
Category: ComputersMove over from the seven pounds notebooks which can give you backache
problem; now ultra model, sleek and compact 2.5 pounds mini notebooks
are available.
Notebooks are becoming an essential mobile accessory thanks to their
easy portability and connectivity facility. Imagine the joy of surfing
net from the comfort of wi-fi enabled pool side hotel area or the cafe
without notebooks? With the rapid changing technology, conventional
notebooks are no longer fashionable.
With powerful and advanced technology wrapped in a sleekly contoured
compact manner, currently mini notebooks or ultra-mobile PCs as they
are called have captured the attention of techno geeks. Even the
smaller in size, the functionality of all other parts have not been
compromised on mini notebooks. Fast hard disk drive, equivalent
processor, high-speed DRAM , reasonable-sized keyboard for real typing
and even intuitive Touch Panel pointing device that can be used with
either its stylus or even a finger; all features are available in mini
notebooks.
Mini notebooks can do what any other laptop or desktop can do. Rapid
response time and ease of program modification are important advantages
of mini notebooks. No doubt notebooks provide better visual experience,
but at close to seven pounds, it could also be the cause of a bad back.
Mini notebooks lower the heavy load strain common to conventional
notebooks. Weighing around 2.6 pounds, these mini notebooks can still
easily fit in a backpack or large handbag. Mini notebooks consume less
power and as a result the heat generated is also low as compared to
desktops or big notebooks. The radiation generated is also considerably
lower. This is another advantage of mini notebooks.
However, mini notebooks do have its share of deficiency. The small
screen might be a problem for some people. Others may be concerned
because some model of mini notebooks store less data and sometimes run
out of battery power faster than larger notebooks. The shrunken
keyboards on the mini notebooks can also be difficult for the
sausage-fingered. Mini-notebooks lack the raw power of their larger
counterpart. It`s difficult to find discrete graphics in these
categories. But without paying the hefty prices of traditional
ultraportables, true portability is available in mini notebooks.
Mini notebooks have occupied only a small niche because of its
expensive price and the shortcomings. Notebook manufactures have worked
upon these shortcomings and as a result mini notebooks have advanced
features to make up for earlier shortcoming. Manufactures are optimists
that the consumers of this pocket pc will grow in coming period. With
widespread use of broadband and online transactions, more and more
people will prefer to use mini notebooks.
The advanced features available in some recently launched mini
notebooks include flash memory storage of 4-8 gigabytes, larger
Keyboard Pitch (16.8mm), has mobile computing feature, New fingerprint
technology that allows users to bypass multiple password entry with one
swipe of the finger, built-in wireless functionality, built-in wireless
functionality, camera, biometric fingerprint security, long lasting
battery up to 5hours and Battery charging state available in the
Power-on Mode, not just in the Power-off Mode .
Some upcoming models also have screen size varying 8.9-inch to 10-inch
and advanced features such as data encryption, multiple print storage,
Bios fingerprint authentication, individual fingerprint application
assignment, fingerprint website access and single touch boot features.
Considering all the advanced features available, mini notebook can be
really considered as cost effective.
Mini notebooks are a great information and communication companion,
anytime and anywhere. However, before buying mini notebook, it`s
advisable to do thorough research on it. Make a list of the features
you are looking for in mini notebook. Go for genuine brands and pay
attention to its after sales service and reliability aspect. Even after
you decide which model you want to buy , it`s a good idea to get
hands-on experience on your choice of model so that you can be rest
assured of its performance.
About the author
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PoloMercantil
