Netbooks are a great way to save a bit of money while gaining the mobility of a laptop.  Unlike a laptop, netbooks are greatly scaled back in their features which results in the reduced price tag.  For those who might be looking for a device that is intended to be used to check email or browse the internet, a netbook just might have all of the features you need.

Netbooks are ultra portable because they are small in size.  Depending on the manufacturer of the netbook, you may find that screen size varies from 5 to 12 inches.  The weight of a netbook is also greatly reduced because there are no internal CD or DVD drives taking up space.

The lack of an included CD or DVD drive can be a problem for people.  If you find that you are continually installing programs from a disc, you may want to purchase an external CD or DVD drive.  Most of us will find that we rarely use this type of drive and will likely never miss it.  Flash drives are great options to backup your data and most netbooks should have at least one USB port for you to utilize.

Keep in mind that a netbook is not a good option for a power user or a gamer.  This device simply does not have the capabilities you will likely need.  While the small size and price tag of a netbook can be attractive, you may find yourself frustrated if you attempt to use this fun device for intensive purposes.