© Mark Cassanto & Associates.  Friendly and Professional Service Since 2003. Mark Cassanto & Associates COMPACT AND LIGHT NETBOOKS In 1996, Toshiba had a popular 6” Libretto but did not last long due to limited computing options. In 2007, ASUS unveiled the Eee PC. The modern ‘netbook’ was born.  To this day ASUS still manufacturers other companies models of the netbook.  Comes in LINUX and WINDOWS operating systems.  Due to the compact and slim design, the various 10”, 11” and 12” models support no CD/DVD option.  The average battery life for these devices are 9-10 hrs. THIN & VERY PORTABLE TABLETS    android OS    apple OS  windows OS Tablet computers are a kind of mobile computer having a pen- enabled interface.  In recent times, touch (finger) interface has become the preferred way to use these devices.  Many various sizes and options.  Some with docks, have a USB interface.  Storage (capacity) is usually FLASH storage that holds the operating system, applications, and relevant data.  Tablets have long battery life.  Coming in 2012, look for Windows 8 on tablets as well as computers. NOTEBOOKS FOR ON-THE-GO or DESKTOP REPLACEMENT Comes using operating systems of LINUX, APPLE, and WINDOWS.  Sizes range from 13 to over 18”.  3 to 6 hour battery life with everything most need from a computer. Made with Xara