Great things come in small packages. One of the newest computer crazes is the invention of the netbook - mini laptop computers weighing about 2 pounds. I recently got an Acer Aspireone and I love it. It is easy to carry and I can run powerpoint presentations and any application I need. Another model I've recently tested is the 2goPC - it is designed for children and has an even smaller keyboard. It is rugged and seems durable, but the cramped keyboard makes it difficult for larger hands to use. Thes computers do not have built-in CD drives so an external one is required in order to install software (unless you download programs from a website). Costs run from around $300.00 and up for the computers and external drives are about $75.00 and up. Compact flash cards can extend the memory of the computers (beware some models have very limited internal memory).
