Netbooks are the hottest gadgets you can find online these days. These super portable netbooks are not only convenient to use but are very affordable as well. And these ultra portable laptops are very capable and allow you to get your work done as well.

The Netbook market has been on fire in the past few months. It's one of few market segments in the computer industry that is growing even during the depression in the U.S. These netbooks are very compact and very attractive. And the fact that they only weigh about 3 pounds on average makes them very attractive to business people and college students.

Not all Netbooks are created equal. Some customers have complained about a few certain Netbook brands that don't perform well and have a high defect ratio. It's true that you will be spending only a few hundred dollars to get one of these netbooks, but that doesn't mean you should not do your research. You should compare netbooks and ask other owners about their experience to find the very best netbook for you.

Here is how you can compare netbooks:

1. Brand: there are a few netbook brands that are known for having a high defect ratio. You want to make sure you check online forums before paying money for a defective product.
2. Screen size: screen size does matter. Some folks can't handle 7" netbooks, while others prefer even smaller screens. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into when you order that tiny netbook.
3. Weight: the average weight for a netbook is about 3.3 pounds. You can get netbooks that weigh only 2.5 lbs while others weigh as much as 5 lbs. If you are constantly on the go, you may want to get those lighter netbooks.
4. Battery Life: battery life really depends on the type of battery that you get for your netbook. But it always help when your original battery lasts 5 hours or more.
5. Wireless: some netbooks still come with wireless g adapters. If you are looking for faster connection speeds, you should go for wireless N netbooks.
6. Price: a netbook can cost you anything between $200 to $600. What you choose really depends on your budget and how you can afford.
   

There you have it. Make sure you find out as much as you can about netbooks before paying for one. It's easy to get a netbooks and feel remorse in a week's time. By doing the research, you can avoid getting glitchy or defective netbooks and save time and money in the process.