Mini notebook computers have been around for a while and they’ve been the most popular small computers to buy, no wonder, for their little price and diverse functionality you are most probably never going to regret buying one. There are quite a few different types on the market though, so following a few simple steps to buy one is advised.

1. Decide if you even need a netbook. Some people miss this step and they end up not using it. Don’t be fooled by the low price, these computers are good for many things, just make sure you’re aware of their limitations and are happy with them.

If you are planning to purchase a notebook computer, then there are seven key questions that you will need to ask yourself. Doing this will enable you to arrive at the kind of quality notebook that best suits your purposes and current budget.

1 - How portable, how powerful?