Netbooks are cheap and very light, good for the basic computing needs on the move (Internet, working with text, listening to music, watching movies...). They are less powerful than standard laptops and, because of its small keyboard and screen, are not recommended to work for extended periods of time. They lack optical drive (CD/DVD). If you need more performance, have a look to the ultraportables.
| Dell Mini 10. Recommended price: from 299 USD | |
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3.0 lbs (1.4 kg), 10.1-inch display (1024x600, optional 1366x768) |
| 7-10 h batery life (6 cells) | |
| Intel Atom N450 (1.7 GHz) |
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| Intel GMA 3150 |
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| 160 GB HD (5400 rpm, optional 250 GB), 1 GB RAM DDR2 | |
| Bluetooth, optional Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator, optional WWAN, optional TV tuner. | |
| Specifications: Dell | |
| Reviews: Liliputing, Laptop Magazine, CNET; HD version: Notebookcheck, CNET | |
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| Asus Eee PC 1001P. Recommended price: 299 USD | |
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2.8 lbs (1.3 kg), 10.1-inch anti-glare display (1024x600) |
| 6-8.5 h battery life (6 cells) | |
| Intel Atom N450 (1.7 GHz) |
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| Intel GMA 3150 |
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| 160 GB HD (5400 rpm), 1 GB RAM DDR2 | |
| Specifications: Asus.com | |
| Reviews: AnandTech, Notebookcheck, Liliputing, Notebook Review, Laptop Magazine | |
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| HP Mini 5102. Recommended price: 699 USD | |
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from 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg), 10.1-inch anti-glare display(1024x600) |
| 7-10 h battery life (6 cells, depending on use) | |
| Intel Atom N450 (1.7 GHz) |
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| Intel GMA 3150 |
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| 160 GB HD (7200 rpm), 2 GB RAM DDR2 | |
| Integrated WWAN + GPS, Bluetooth | |
| Specifications: HP.com |
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| Reviews: Notebook Review, Laptop Magazine, PC Magazine, Computer Shopper, CNET | |
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| HP Mini 311. Recommended price: from 399 USD | |
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3.2 lb (1.5 kg), 11.6" screen (1366x768) |
| 4-6 h battery life (depending on use) | |
| Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz) |
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| 160 GB HD (5400 rpm), up to 320 GB, optional SSD; 1 GB RAM DDR3 (customizable up to 3 GB); optional external optical drive | |
| HDMI, optional Bluetooth and WWAN | |
| Specifications: HP.com |
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| Reviews: AnandTech, PC Magazine, Laptop Magazine, CNET | |
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Connectivity: if you want to be connected to the Net you have to keep in mind a few things:
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