Netbooks: Making their way in the world today

PCs. Laptops. Notebooks. Netbooks.

Wait…what was that last one? NETBOOK? HUH?

Netbooks are becoming more and more popular and make things easy for the small business person on the go. You don’t have to be a computer geek to work one either. Netbooks typically have smaller screens, smaller keyboards, and have less powerful hardware then a typical laptop or PC notebook. They are also under $400.00

With a WiFi connection, these Netbooks are perfect for "cloud computing", which put simply is using an internet connection to connect to an online application or data. Basically you don’t have to install any pieces of behemoth software.

What are your basic computer needs at a client site? Web? Check your email? Show a presentation? All of these can be accomplished with a Netbook. Plus, at an average of 2.5lbs, they are easy on your shoulder bag!

But what about the hard drive? Where can I save my stuff? How much can I save my stuff? These days there are all sorts of online options for your data. My personal favorite is Google Docs.

Google Docs give you a beefy FREE office suite...all online. You get a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a presentation maker free. You can store documents online, and even upload WORD and Excel formats. It opens them!

And because its online, all your documents are saved online. No more having to worry about where they are, or using flash drives. What's more, you can share the files with anyone. No more having to rely on email to send a file. What if the file is too big? What if its caught by a spam filter? Being able to share the document online eliminates those possibilities.

Netbooks and the concept of cloud computing really allow you to redefine the boundaries of your office and how you sell. You can increase your ability to faster serve your clients and spend more time in the field.