Over the last couple of weeks, I have been taking a strong interest into the latest NetBooks. In you unsure what a netbook is, I’ll explain it for you.
A NetBook is striped down Laptop, with little “extra’s”. It’s a low powered and small! With the average screen size of nine inches, your not going to be using this as your first computer. Alot of larger computer companies have stared playing the netbook market including Acer, Asus, Advent, Dell, HP, MSI and Samsung.
Most of them all contain:
- SSD or 120/250GB HD
- 1.6Ghz Intel Atom or higger.
- 1GB of RAM
- 8″ – 10″ Screen
- WiFi
- Webcam
These are very appealing to people on the market to buy a cheap, sensible, portable Laptop as an extra to their already powerful desktop computer.
The Acer One
One of the best netbooks on the market and certainly one of the cheapest for the low-end model. With a cool white or blue finish, this is certainly an excellent choice. Reports have shown that the SSD model is very slow. The model above it however the model with a 120GB HD has been getting praising reports.
Asus EEE-PC
The main machine to start of the trend and is still one of the man competitors in the game. Compared to some of the other netbooks, It can be overpriced. The eee-pc to my does not look that good, and other models look alot better. But the hardware is better than other devices.
Advent Netbook Family
One of the quieter brands here in the UK, yet still produces pretty hefty machines at low prices. Looks good with a minimalistic look and approach to their models. I’d pick one up, but i haven’t seen any decent reviews on them yet, if someone can point me in the right direction, that would be excellent.
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Even dell has had a bash at the market, coming in with a machine. Compared to the rest of the other machines, it’s rather pathetic. You can’t have a normal physical hard drive, and instead SSD only which is a blow to people who are wanting to store a bit more than their iTunes library.. Over here in the UK, it is overpriced compared to the other machines that you can purchase.
HP Minibook
The most powerful and beautiful machine, but seriously overpriced. But, there are several reasons for why it has such a high price point. The keyboard – it is allot better in comparison to the others. The keyboard is nearly full size and has large keys. The display is also noticeably better with much more vibrant compared to the Acer & Asus.
MSI Wind
One of best, yet is one of the most unknown. Most people recognise the Wind for the ease of putting Leopard onto the machine (Yes, Apple Leopard!) – it has a fantastic battery life, display and keyboard. A range of features which in comparison are allot better compared to the Acer & Advent
Samsung
Samsung has not yet released their models over here in the UK yet so I have been unable to test them for myself – but looking at the review, it scored quite high. With a decent sized keyboard and a quality display! Decent hard drive sizes and a overall winner – the price is certainly high over the rest.
Considering a NetBook, which one are you thinking to get? or have you got one? Leave me a comment!
Arjay – ha-ha, I know – I just hate being stuck inside all day 
I’d probably go for the Acer One or the Asus Eee PC if I was in the market for one.