If you have been paying attention to the latest developments in the netbook market, you probably know that laptop manufacturers are coming up with subsidized netbooks for folks who sign up for wireless contracts. It’s all very similar to what’s happening with iPhone. You get a couple of hundred dollars off in exchange for signing up for a wireless contract. These plans let you save money but at the same time give you constant access to the World Wide Web, so you won’t have to keep looking for those Wifi hotspots. These plans are not for everyone, but if you are looking for a subsidized Internet ready gadgets, you are going to love these 5 machines:

Since the beginnings of Netbooks consumers have time and again the same question again and again. Should I have a netbook with a laptop? We have tried to answer the frequently asked question to help you make an informed buying decision.

Size and weight

The screen size of the netbook is in the range of 7-10 cm and the keyboard is really narrow. In comparison, the normal laptop ranges from 12 to 18 inches. The average weight of a netbook is about 3 pounds, while the weight of the laptop is about 4 pounds. Given the tiny size and light weight, Netbooks are to carry around comfortably.

The GPS system was developed originally for military operations, but there are now new ways of using GPS in everyday life. You will find GPS receivers in the newest car models. But did you know that you can turn your mini laptop into a GPS device?

You can do this by simply installing a relatively cheap and compact receiver, and companion mapping software. Even if they only cost you $60 to 150, do you really need GPS? It is a fact that GPS is saving lives and property across the nation. The tunnel under the English Channel would have been crooked if the French and British crew -who were working simultaneously from both ends - did not use GPS. In real life, you will need GPS in the following instances: