https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184390#M145 <P class="mce-p">They don't have a CD/DVD drive as they're only designed for internet use hence the name Netbook</P> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:20:46 GMT patchoo78 2012-08-20T11:20:46Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184299#M144 <P class="mce-p">My old faithfullToshibs laptop has finally given up the ghost, and I have been looking for a replacement, something small and compact.What&nbsp;I dont understand is&nbsp; the hysteria surrounding the latest gadget out there, the&nbsp;netbook. Unless Im missing something, arent they, along with notebooks, pretty much just a small laptop? And if so, whats all the fuss about?&nbsp;</P> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:47:51 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184299#M144 9792alston 2012-08-19T11:47:51Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184390#M145 <P class="mce-p">They don't have a CD/DVD drive as they're only designed for internet use hence the name Netbook</P> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:20:46 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184390#M145 patchoo78 2012-08-20T11:20:46Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184406#M146 <P class="mce-p">I have a netbook. Great for mobility. I normally sit in front of the TV with the netbook.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Bear in mind that netbooks have very low specifications, so what you can do with them is limited. Typically, web browsing and email are all they are good for.</P> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:14:25 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Computers-Electronics/Whats-the-diff/m-p/184406#M146 moonlyte 2012-09-02T23:14:25Z