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Discover The Benefits of Student Netbooks

Stay Online For Less. by SoftwareGuru The freshers at Irish universities in 2009 can choose a different path to those who went before them a decade ago. Worried about making friends? Before students even reach campus they can contact each other on social networking sites. Worried about staying in touch with family and friends from back home? That's where Netbooks provides a new experience. If laptop computers seem a bit expensive, the new cost-effective alternative is the Netbook. Typically it has a lower specification than the average laptop. It often has a smaller hard drive, less powerful processor and comes without a CD/DVD drive. The new Microsoft Operating System Windows 7 has been optimised specifically with Netbooks in mind so you get an idea how vital the Netbook is to the overall technology industry. In many ways, especially as software-as-a-service and cloud computing is beginning to take shape, these devices represent the future and laptops represent the past.
	Get connected wherever you are. Netbooks bridge the gap between fully equipped PCs and internet ready mobile phones. It's the full keypad and being considerably larger than a mobile screen - without the extra cost - that makes it more attractive than overpriced top of the range internet enabled mobiles. The internet wasn't designed to be viewed on a mobile so when an iPhone mobile contract can cost more than spending the same amount on two excellent Netbooks, clearly there is huge value to be had for cash strapped parents. The key issue to bear in mind is that your chosen Netbook should have wireless internet connectivity as standard. This allows you to easily access email, surf the web and stay connected. If the main advantage is the lower cost, the main disadvantage of having a lower spec can be offset by using your USB ports to connect extra functionality. USB memory sticks can be used in Windows 7 Netbooks to speed up memory performance for very little cost and can be installed as simply as plugging in a USB mouse. As I've written previously, Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 is awesome for best intensive program performance and gaming but if you're buying a Netbook then you really want Windows 7. External hard drives, external CD/DVD drives, and anything that uses a USB port can be connected to enhance functionality whenever it suits you.
Enjoy The Essentials For Less. Microsoft have confirmed that Office 2007 will run on Netbooks providing you follow these tips. Therefore, using an external drive allows you to install cheap Microsoft Office software available from Software4Students. Obviously if you are an art student or work with large multimedia files then Netbooks are not ideal because they lack raw horsepower. For most users who what to stay connected with friends, surf the web as well as create and edit word documents, Netbooks offer an excellent alternative to more costly laptops. University students shortly receiving their loans could do a lot worse than investing in a cheap laptop or Netbook, combined with low cost software from Software4Students. That's a winning combination that can work wonders for your productivity - not to mention staying organised with software like OneNote!

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