Netbook vs Notebook

[MIKE]

Netbooks have wi fi... it's their reason for being...  Checked out two Eee PC's the other day.

[airdale]

Netbooks have wi fi... it's their reason for being

Netbook smaller for internet.
Notebook bigger can hold more information. Also Wifi.

Actually it's not that easy.  Re size and wireless, my P1610 is less than 7" x 9", has WiFi, Bluetooth.  Re capability, it can be ordered IIRC with discs up to at least 80 gig.  Screen is 1280 x 768 and in the docks I use 1280 x 1024.

So size and wireless doesn't really differentiate the concepts.  Netbooks generally have low-res screens and slower processors.  I think 1024 x 600 is typical.  They are just cheaper, low powered machines designed for surfing, simple word processing, etc. 

http://news.cnet.com/what-is-a-netbook-computer/