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 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
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
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
The Apple iPhone can fit in just about any pocket. The netbook has to be carried in a bag or in hand. The obvious winner is: 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.
But it shares many similar functions to a mini laptop; the question is which is better?
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
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
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
The Apple iPhone can fit in just about any pocket. The netbook has to be carried in a bag or in hand. The obvious winner is: 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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