If I use a laptop mostly for writing, is a netbook just as good?

Netbooks tend to have smaller keyboards. So it can be very annoying getting used to typing on a small keyboard. Also, some keys are likely to be in different places.

Don't have a netbook, but I do see the logic of that. I use Google docs for just about everything now.

Just buy something used. If all you're doing is typing and word processing, then you don't need to get a brand new laptop.

hdhs wrote:

Just buy something used. If all you're doing is typing and word processing, then you don't need to get a brand new laptop.

This is another thing a was considering - a "refurbished" model. Can get a 15.6" screen and 4 GB of RAM for not much over $200. Can't be in any worse condition than my own one would be after a week if I got a brand-new laptop. No matter what I stain the screen and keyboard with smudges and crumbs and other scars. I can take care of everything in life except for a laptop computer.

I agree with the refurbished recommendation. Typing ane word processing functions are a small portion of the cost of a new laptop, so you can pay far less for them and be just fine.

I like my netbook but will be in the market soon for a replacement. I would like to go with another netbook but may have to step up to a laptop. I started working from home a few days a week and the keyboard is a bit limiting (and mine has a pretty good keyboard). I bought a full size wireless keyboard for about $25 though and it works very well.

The only reason I would not get another netbook is because of watching streaming videos and movies. My netbook just isn't powerful enough to handle these type of tasks. If I am just surfing the web, visiting LR etc... it works great. I love the small size and portability.

Just watch out for getting a "lemon" refurbished. Get a business-class laptop, like a thinkpad, if you are getting a refurbished or used laptop, not a consumer class one. Something like 30% of laptops fail within a year, and refurbished ones will have crappy or no warranties.

Hey!

I don't think you need some fancy computer to write cool publications. I work at a cool company where I write reviews for various services

https://essayexaminer.com/writemypapers-review/

and use an old Acer netbook I bought in 2012. It easily handles all kinds of text editors and doesn't lag. I advise not to overpay, because you don't need a super computer for writing. I hope my answer was helpful.

Tim Culpepper's Ghost wrote:

hdhs wrote:

Just buy something used. If all you're doing is typing and word processing, then you don't need to get a brand new laptop.

This is another thing a was considering - a "refurbished" model. Can get a 15.6" screen and 4 GB of RAM for not much over $200. Can't be in any worse condition than my own one would be after a week if I got a brand-new laptop. No matter what I stain the screen and keyboard with smudges and crumbs and other scars. I can take care of everything in life except for a laptop computer.

Don't buy refurbished. You can get a brand new 14-inch at Wal Mart for maybe $225.

Netbooks, now there's a bad idea that had a short lifespan.