Best Netbook Overall
Netbooks have made quite a splash in the notebook market because of their portability, long battery life, and most of all, low prices. They are essentially scaled-down, inexpensive notebooks that offer basic functionality such as internet browsing, chatting, note taking, and even multimedia. While not capable of heavy graphical or processing power, netbooks are designed as a "second computer" that’s great for on-the-go use during the day, while most of the heavy computing is left up to a user's more powerful desktop or notebook. Since a netbook's main selling point is its attractive price and small size, this best list will focus on netbooks that offer the most functionality for the price.
Why it's best:
One of the main reasons ASUS Netbooks are so popular is their long battery life and value, and the 1005HA continues that tradition excellently. The removable six-cell battery offers up to 10.5 hours of battery life – quite a big longer than many competitors. The 1005HA... read full review
Price Range:
$349.95 - $389.99
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Buydig.com $349.95
Beach Camera $358.95
Why it's a best pick:
The Mini 5101 is an extension of HP's line of portable netbooks that offer a great design, sleek styling, and solid specifications. Though a bit on the expensive side for a netbook, the HP Mini 5101 definitely makes it mark as a robust, portable computer. The build quality a...
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$416.25 - $449.99
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PC Connection $425.00
PCNation.com $416.25
Why it's a best pick:
The Acer Aspire One D250 represents the epitome of netbook design with its 10.1" screen, making it nearly a traditional laptop in terms of screen size. The D250 also addresses many user complaints of the first Acer Aspire One series, such as the small touchpad and cramp...
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$306.00 - $399.95
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PC Connection $309.00
California Computer Center $306.00
Why it's a best pick:
Essentially a netbook in convertible tablet form, the T91 "mini tablet" combines the best concepts of a netbook - price, portability, long battery life, and low profile - with a tablet PC. Though it costs more than traditional netbooks, the T91 certainly doesn't co...
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$472.00 - $499.99
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Buydig.com $472.00
PC Connection $489.73
Why it's a best pick:
The HP Mini 2140 is a sleek, solidly constructed aluminum netbook with an excellent keyboard that’s larger and more comfortable than the competition. It’s equipped with a 1.6 GHz N270 Atom processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. It sports a 10.1” L...
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$399.00 - $1,599.00
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PC Connection $399.00
ABT $1,599.00