This document discusses netbooks, a category of small, inexpensive laptop computers that were first developed in 2007 and typically weighed between 2-3 pounds with screen sizes below 12 inches. It outlines key features of netbooks such as their small size and weight, solid state drives, and cheaper costs, while also noting potential limitations including smaller keyboards and graphics processing. The document also lists popular netbook models and how netbook capabilities have expanded to activities like watching high-def movies, working with images, GPS, and touchscreens.

1. The Future of New Media for
Consumers

2.  A category of small, lightweight, and
inexpensive laptop computers.
 First developed in 2007
 Ranged in size from below 5" screen
diagonal to 12".
 A typical weight is 2-3 pounds

5.  Smaller and lighter
 Generate less heat
 Newer ones have larger batteries
 Solid state drives
› Fewer moving pieces
 Cheap

6.  No CD/DVD drive
 Keyboards can be too small for some
 Graphics processing

7.  The Acer Aspire One
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 Asus EeePC 1015PEM
 HP Mini 5103
 Asus EeePC 1215N
 Lenovo ThinkPad
X100e
 Samsumg N210

8.  Speed
› Watch high-def movies
› Working with digital images
› GPS
› Touchscreens
 Continual improvements in battery life
 Personalized accessories and skins

9. Awesome netbook comes to life.
Hologram? Claymation?