Netbooks are mini laptop computers, similar to notebooks but smaller and with less on-board computing power.

A netbook typically weighs less than 3 pounds and has a smaller screen (7 to 10 inches) and keyboard. Most netbooks do not have DVD or CD drives and are intended for connecting to the internet via built-in ethernet and wi-fi.

The other big difference between netbooks and notebooks is the price; netbooks are usually significantly less expensive that notebooks and highly portable. So they’re ideal for people on the go who don’t want to spend a lot of money.