Notebook, Netbook or Smartphone ?

[pankaj]

I am thinking of buying either a Notebook, Netbook or a Smartphone.
My budget is $500.

What should I buy and why ?

pankaj Reviewed by pankaj on 28th Feb 2011. Notebook, Netbook or Smartphone ? I am thinking of buying either a Notebook, Netbook or a Smartphone. My budget is $500. What should I buy and why ? Rating: 5

[Relived]

It all depends on your needs... You want something you can carry along watch movies? or just for some light web browsing. (social media checking?!) It all depends on it.
Let us know we can give you a better advice.

[pankaj]

I read articles on web that it fully depends on need.
But I am confused.

Let's say I need it as RDP user. Can I access RDP on Smartphone ?

[ShareShiz]

netbooks are over rated. ~300-400 for them

laptops are ~500 for a nice dual core or i3

if your gonna use an RDP get laptop. dont think you can use RDP on a smartphone.

[pankaj]

Hmm and in between netbook and notebook which to buy ?

Though netbooks are overpriced, its portable.
Isn't it ?

[alc112]

Netbooks are cheaper but is all size-reduced. anyway, you can always have a usb keyboard and mouse to compensate that and you can connect the netbook to a larger screen via VGA. Something like using the netbook as CPU.

[ShareShiz]

Just an example to compare...

Netbook Price and specs


~$50 cheaper
single core with 1/2MB L2 cache
smaller screen

Notebook Price and specs


i3 with 3MB L3 cache
bigger screen
dvd burner


hope i helped you in deciding

[pankaj]

Yes, I think laptop will be a better option for me.

[Prazsky]

I don't know how powerful today's netbooks are but for all I know they are only good for browsing the internet and doing some MS Office work on the move. My bro's netbook just can't handle movies with its low powered processor.

If you aren't a frequent traveler you would be better off buying a proper laptop as its not too difficult to lug around 2-3 kg laptop. I carry around my 3kg laptop all the time for short trips.

[zyberakuma]

find 11" notebooks and get the one that fits your budget. dont buy netbooks, you'll regret it.