| Within the last few years we have seen how cellular | | | | you get can get your netbook subsidized by cell phone |
| phones have evolved into mini computers called smart | | | | network providers, the cost is even lower. AT&T |
| phones. And we have also seen how laptop | | | | and Verizon now sell netbooks $99 with a two-year |
| manufacturers gave birth to laptop mini-me's. Why | | | | contract. |
| computer mini's came into being can be pointed to | | | | Of course, the only thing against netbooks is that you |
| mobile professionals like real estate agents. | | | | really can't treat it like a mobile phone when it comes |
| So, which should you choose, a smart phone or a | | | | to calling clients or sending them text messages. |
| cellular phone? While smart phones allow you to | | | | Although you can send text messages or call over |
| browse the Internet, check email, they tend to strain | | | | Skype from your netbook, it's not really possible to |
| the two thumbs needed to type a message. This is | | | | make calls from inside your car through your netbook. |
| because they have small LCD screens. Netbooks, on | | | | That being said, netbooks and cellular phones |
| the other hand, compete with smart phones like | | | | complement each other. |
| full-fledged computers (and they are), what with their | | | | With netbooks and cellular phones, you can take the |
| seven-inch to ten-inch screens. And they are not at all | | | | concept of "mobile professional" to a whole new level. |
| that expensive. Most netbooks are priced the same or | | | | You can do all the necessary office work inside a |
| even less than some fancy smart phones. And since | | | | coffee shop while waiting for a client to arrive. |