Choosing a netbook: Screen size and screen resolution
One of the primary factors that influences what size netbook you’ll purchase is the screen size — and while it may not seem that there’s a large difference between a 7″ and 8.9″ screen size, that couldn’t be further from the truth. First, take a look at a quick screen size comparison I mocked up:
But that doesn’t tell the whole story: your netbook experience will be influenced not only on the screen size but also on the display resolution. 7″ screens tend to have very low resolution — meaning that you’re not only suffering with a smaller screen, your resolution is so low that your screen holds less information. To illustrate, take a look at how much information you’ll miss on an 800×480 — it barely fits a whole YouTube video.
Before purchasing your netbook, consider the screen size and other factors by looking over Netbook Ace’s Netbook Buying Guide.
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