What is the difference between Netbook, Notebook and Nettop? This is a very common question arises in your mind. Many readers ask these types of questions from me and this inspire me to write this post. Now Firstly I will tell you the meaning of 3 N’s. Notebook is not a notepad but a new name of Laptop. For better understanding you call them laptop notebooks. And Netbook is smaller form of laptop which performs all major function of laptop. And finally Nettop is very small version of Desktop which is already discussed in my previous post.

This is basic difference between 3 N’s for a novice, but if you are tech savvy then I think it is not sufficient for you. Let’s discuss them in detail. Notebook (Laptop) is a device with a keypad and a touchpad hinged with screen. This device have all the features like CD drive, USB port, LAN port, VGA port with Hard disk of minimum 80 GB with at least 12 inch screen. You can use the notebook in your personal as well as official use. Many companies are providing Notebook i.e. Sony, Dell, HCL, Lenevo, HP, Toshiba , Acer and ASUS. Usually Laptop price range starts from $1000

Now come to 2nd N Notebook. Netbook is a small version of laptop (Notebook). Mini laptop and Sub-notebook are some other names of Netbook. The idea behind a Netbook is to make the laptop more handy and easy to carry. Screen size of Netbook is 8~ 12 inches which is the least limit of laptop. On the features part Netbook is also weaker. Like, it does not contain CD/DVD drive. Due to less space the numbers of ports may be less in Netbook. Usually battery life of Netbook is also less than that of laptop. There are some common features in Netbook and Notebook like hard disk RAM, Operating System. All the companies those are providing notebooks are coming with their Netbook due to increase in their popularity. Is price range varies from $300~$1000. If you want a handy device like Netbook and features like Computer Notebooks then you need not to worry, many companies like ASUS, Dell and Sony are continuously upgrading their Netbook’s to give all features like notebooks.

Nettop is new term in tech world; it is a condensed version of Desktop. Nettop is small box contains Atom processor, hard disk and USB, LAN, VGA ports. Like Netbook Nettop does not contain CD/DVD drive due to less space. Nettop are so smaller that it can hide behind your LCD screen. As Nettop is new only few companies are providing Nettops i.e. Sony, Dell, Acer. Its cost you so what around $400.

We have discussed 3 N’s but still you some doubt that which gadget suits you best. Let’s solve this dilemma. If you are a user with normal official and personal usage and don’t want to speed more bucks then you should buy a notebook. If you are a user want to you a portable gadget of giving presentation to your customers or to your superiors regularly then you need some handy like Netbook. And if you are technology hunger and want to take a full excitement of Gaming, latest software and movies then you should surely go for a Nettop.

Here are some best 5 of all the three N’s

5 Best Notebooks (Source: CNET)

1. Apple Mac Book Pro Summer 2009

2. HP Mini 311

3. HP Mini 5101

4. Asus UL30A-A1

5. Toshiba T135-S1310

5 Best Netbooks (Source: Laptopmag.com)

1. Toshiba NB205

2. Samsung N110

3. HP Mini 2140

4. ASUS Eee PC 1000HE

5. Acer 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD150

5 Best Nettops

1. Acer Aspire Revo R3600

2. Dell Zino HD

3. Lenevo Idea Centre Q110

4. Asus EeeBox EB1501

5. Polywell Poly-ITX 945GC3

Now its your to choose the one which suits you best. But you haveto take care of needs and usage for buying any three of them.VBN78YJME5QR.