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In Netbooks: The Missing Manual, New York Times computer Q&A columnist J.D. Biersdorfer explains the ins and outs of the portable device so you can make the most of the hardware realities, the software possibilities, and the full potential of your netbook. Five Things to Consider When Buying a Netbook By J. D. Biersdorfer 1) Don’t get a netbook that’s *too* small. Sure, those little 9-inch netbook screens are cute, but their corresponding keyboards can be small, cramped, and painful to type on after awhile. Models with 10- or 12-inch screens are almost as lightweight and can provide a more comfortable typing experience for people who plan to do a lot of data entry or writing on the netbook. If you can, try out the netbook keyboard in the store before you buy to make sure you know what you’ll be typing on. 2) Which operating system? Windows XP currently dominates the netbook market, but Windows 7 is just around the corner and due out this (more…)