Is A Netbook Better Than An iPhone

by Stevie W. Lowe

By now, everyone knows what an Apple iPhone is. In fact, with the new drop in price, everybody probably has an iPhone. The iPhone combines a phone, a music device, and a internet browsing device.

But it shares many similar functions to a mini laptop; the question is which is better?

Turning On

Both the netbook and the iPhone have simple power switches to turn on the devices. Each device takes different load times. If your netbook is running Linux, the boot up time is around 15 seconds. However, Windows XP will take about twice as long. The iPhone on the other hand takes around 25-30 seconds until it is ready to use. The winner is: Netbook

Typing

Either way you look at it, typing on the iPhone and on the netbook is not the same as typing on a desktop computer. However, the netbook is the closest thing to comfortable typing. Both have a full qwerty keyboard, but the netbooks keyboard is around 80% of the size of a full keyboard. Typing on the touch screen iPhone takes a lot of time and practice. It gets even more difficult if you have a protective case over the phone. The winner is: Netbook

Browsing The Internet On The Device

Apple safari as its limitations, but the version on the iPhone is more than adequate. Still, the Mozilla Firefox or Windows Internet Explorer are capable of viewing a lot more and it working. You can surf easier on netbooks, fill in forms quicker and open more windows. Winner is this category: Netbook

Portability Of The Device

The iPhone is easily small enough to fit in a pocket, so perhaps is an easy winner here. Still, most of us carry a bag or something similar around with us, which a netbook can easily slip into. One of the new Sony VAIO netbooks can easily slip into a jacket pocket. Winner is this category: iPhone

Cost

A netbook will usually cost around $200 - $300. Most netbooks will not ever cost more than $300. iPhones range in price with the cheapest version costing around $99 (if you are running on the AT&T network). If you are looking for an unlocked iPhone, they are usually costing buyers around $400 to $500. Winner: Netbook

Overall, the netbook is going to be a better choice for consumers who need a portable, reliable device.

About the Author:
Netbooks are becoming more popular as time continues to go on. Netbooks are perfect for students and traveling professionals. The netbook is part of the laptops family. Visit Dell.com today find out more about the netbook or to purchase a netbook.

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