A sub mini notebook, or an ultra portable notebook, is a laptop that is compact, lightweight, and portable. What really sets the sub mini apart from regular notebook computers is its size. Sub mini notebooks are small - less than 12 inches in diameter - and quickly boot up. They are meant to be extremely portable. Sub-minis are also less powerful than standard laptops. Processor speed and storage abilities on a sub-mini depend upon the model. A very inexpensive one is likely to have a low CPU speed by today's standards and a small hard drive. The lower end models have very limited - if any - upgrade capabilities.
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the screen size of sub mini notebooks is very small - around 7 inches. The keyboard will be about 85% the size of a standard keyboard. Learning to type on a sub-mini will be trial and error. It will be like playing a portable keyboard that does not have full sized piano keys. Cheaper models usually come with the Linux operating system since using the free operating system helps to keep the price point lower. Most lower end sub-mini laptops can be upgraded to Windows XP although performance might suffer at the hands of less memory. Sub-minis also start up extremely fast. Think under 10 seconds fast.
The sub-mini notebook is a good solution for many situations. An ultra portable notebook is perfect for the business professional who needs a laptop to carry around but doesn't want anything too cumbersome. It's also a smart choice for; the busy mom who would like to get some computer work done while at her kid's soccer practice, writers who want freedom to write where they are inspired, college students who need an easy way to take notes in class. Because of their size and design, these small notebooks can easily be tucked into a briefcase, purse, or backpack and leave plenty of room for other items.
A sub-mini notebook is ideal for word processing, web surfing, and checking email. It is a solution for those who want the computer power of a laptop but need something very lightweight and small. A sub-mini won't replace your laptop but is a handy portable gadget for those with the right need.