Netbook is a cheap small laptop which is optimized for wireless Internet and word processing. The term was introduced by Intel corp. in Feb 2008 and it is expected to have about 50 millions netbooks in widespread use by 2011. This light notebook is underpowered, low cost and of small size. The platform combines power-optimized processor such as the Intel Atom or VIA C7 with adapted Linux or Windows XP OS. Below is the list of top netbooks available in the market.
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Intel Atom (1.6 GHz) | 1 GB | 2.8 lbs | 10.2 | 6 cell | Microsoft Windows XP Home |
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The Samsung NC10 has joined the ranks of 10-inch netbooks—including the Eee PC 1000H, MSI Wind, and Lenovo IdeaPad S10—and it beats them all. The NC10 may have the same cookie-cutter specs as its competitors, including a 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, and Windows XP, but its spacious, well-positioned keyboard and more than 6 hours of battery life make this system our favorite 10-inch netbook yet.
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Intel Atom (1.6 GHz) | 1 GB | 2.2 lbs | 8.9 | 6 cell | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
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The Acer Aspire One is easily the best of the current under-$400 Netbooks, but its meager allotment of memory and tiny battery limit its appeal.
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Intel Atom N280 (1.6 GHz) | 1 GB | 3.2 lbs | 10.0 | 6 cell (up to 9.5 hours) | Windows XP Home |
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The Asus Eee PC 1000HE is a 3.2-pound, ultra light notebook computer. It is one of the best netbooks from Asus to date and ranked #1 mini-laptops at many markets.
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Intel Atom | 1 GB | 2.4 lbs | 8.9 | 6 cell | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
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The long-awaited Asus Eee PC 901 is the best version of this inexpensive Netbook yet, but it's facing increased competition from the likes of HP, Dell, and MSI.
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Intel Atom (1.6 GHz) | 512 MB | 2.7 lbs | 10.2 | 3 cell | Microsoft Windows XP Home |
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Lenovo's Ideapad S10 is designed for cheap, low-powered light mobile computing, and is unique enough to turn some heads.
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Intel Atom (1.6 GHz) | 1 GB | 2.6 lbs | 10.0 | 3 cell | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
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The MSI Wind U100 makes a positive first impression with its polished design and roomy (for a Netbook) display and keyboard, but it's missing a handful of features--bigger battery, solid-state hard drive, and WWAN--that would turn it from a very good to a great on-the-go mini-laptop.
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Intel Atom N270 (1.6 Ghz) | 1 GB | 2.8 lbs | 10.1 | 6 cell (10.5 hours) | Windows XP Home |
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10.1 inch screen and full-size 12" notebook style keyboard, larger touchpad and an ultra-lightweight and robust slim line casing. Being extremely portable, the N120 provides a significantly longer battery-powered performance of up to 10.5 hours.
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Intel Atom Processor (1.6 Ghz) | 1 GB | 2.4 lbs | 8.9 | 6 cell | Windows XP Home |
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This lightweight ultra-portable sports a four-hour battery, an optional webcam
for video conferencing, and a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Diamondville CPU. It also
offers XP and Linux OS options, WIFI anf Bluetooth connectivity and has three
USB ports. One criticism? The Mini 9 does not have dedicated buttons for the
function keys.
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Intel Atom Processor (1.33 Ghz) | 2 GB | 1.5 lbs | 8.0 | up to 4 hours (can be upgraded) | Windows Vista Home Basic |
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This P-series Sony mini laptop has a full keyboard, and supports WWAN, which allows for broadband connectivity and makes the device 3G-enabled. At 1.4-pounds and thin enough to pack, well, almost anywhere, this netbook offers extreme portability (at a price), and a 1.33GHz Intel processor, genuine Vista Home OS and snazzy color selections give you style and substance-for a price.
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Intel Atom N280 (1.6 Ghz) | 1 GB | 2.6 lbs | 10.2 | 6 cell | Windows XP Home |
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The U123 is driven by new Intel Atom N280 processor running at 1.66 GHz and has same great wind keyboard. The only disadvantage is that RAM/HDD cannot be upgraded without loosing the warranty.
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