Netbooks and libraries

One of the biggest problems in writing about UMPCs is that there is no commonly agreed‐upon definition of what they are or what they are called. Ultra Portable Mobile Computers, UPMC, Ultra‐Mobile Personal Computers, or, most popularly netbooks, are computers that are light in weight (approximately 2‐3 lbs) and have small screens (7‐10 inches). Their small size and light weight makes them easy to carry around. Models include the Acer Aspire One, Asus Eee PC, Dell Inspiron Mini, MSI Wind and XO OLPC. Most computer manufacturers have come out with at least one type of UMPC. Apple does not make...