limited performance: Want to load up your copy of Photoshop or a hot new game? Photoshopping may be possible, if painfully slow, but gaming or other intensive program usage just aren’t recommended or even possible in some cases. Most computer savvy people do a little of everything on their primary PC and a netbook isn’t well suited for these multitudes of tasks.

If you’re in the market for a netbook, we’ll leave you with a few shopping tips.

• Most models come with Windows XP, but watch for ones that have Linux or Vista. Most aren’t familiar with Linux and Vista will be rather slow.
• Opt for a system with 1GB RAM or make sure it has an expandable slot – adding your own memory is easy and often cheaper.
• If you plan to be out and about for extended periods of time, look for a model that comes with a 6 cell battery versus the standard 3 cell – it’s much cheaper to buy the system with the larger battery.
• Review the keyboard layout of your top choices, as that can make or break the user experience.

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This guest post was written by T.J. Aaron from LaptopLogic.com - the best place to read about ultraportable laptops and the latest laptop news.

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