The Netbook VS The iPhone
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.
The iPhone definitely has some similarities to the family of netbooks. The question is, which is a better device? We will look at a few functions of each device.
Turning On
Both devices have a simple power on button and process. The iPhone takes around 20-25 seconds to power on and be ready for use. The netbook, if powered by the Linux operating system can be on and ready to use in around 15 seconds. Windows XP will take around 18-20 seconds to be ready for use. Winner: Netbook
Typing
Both devices have qwerty keyboards, however, neither device has the same keyboard as a normal desktop or laptop computer. The netbook has the edge when it comes to keyboard and typing. Its keyboard is around 80% of the size of a normal keyboard. The iPhone on the other hand has a small keyboard that can pretty much be typed on by two of your fingers. It is difficult to type, especially if you have a protective case on it. Winner: Netbook
Browsing The Net
The iPhone has its limitations when it comes to internet browsing. The iPhone is equipped with Safari, which has its limitations to begin with. Netbooks have the ability to use Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and even Opera. Many more options and solutions available for the netbook. The winner is: 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 the better choice for people looking for a portable computer.
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