Experts would agree that mini laptops are set to take over the realm of personal computers. In 2008, we saw a revolutionary shift in the sale of personal computers where for the very first time, the sale of laptops have surpass that of desktops. In 2009, we are observing a new trend where the sale of mini laptops (or best netbooks) looks set to take over the portable PC market. In 2008 alone, it is estimated that over 10 to 15 millions units of best netbooks was sold. Here is a quick look at some of the best mini laptops/best netbooks available in the market.
It is undisputed that it was ASUS that almost single handedly spearheaded the mini laptops/best netbooks market. It launched the ASUS Eee series a couple of years ago where it took the laptop world by storm. Not surprisingly, the ASUS Eee series today remain one of the best-selling mini laptops/best netbooks in the world.
The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch best netbook is currently one of the most popular models. It comes with a 160GB hard drive and is powered by a 1.66Ghz Intel Atom processor. It has a 10″ display and weighs at just 3.2 pounds. On a single charge, the little best netbook can last up to 9.5 hours.
What you will get from the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch best netbook is a durable and reliable machine. The ASUS Eee series has a wonderful track record where some owners have reported that it has used one for years without a single glitch or breakdown.
Another popular best netbook model is the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch best netbook. This model has similar specs as the ASUS model above but it comes in a variety of colors, i.e. red, black, white and the very popular sapphire blue. This slightly cheaper model comes with some exclusion of features. For example, it does not come with Bluetooth and have a slightly shorter battery life.
Following closely behind in terms of popularity is the Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-Inch best netbook. The NC10 have identical specs as the Acer Aspire One but it comes with Bluetooth connectivity. As you can see, most of these three popular best netbook models are nearly identical when it comes to specs. All there are built by highly reputable brands that have excellent track records. Due to that, the biggest distinguishing factors that set them apart from each other is their radically different designs.
The Asus Eee sports a more traditional and solid design. The Acer model has a slightly more stylish design with rounded corners and smooth lines. The NC10 on the other, in my opinion, has the most stylish design. It has a minimalist design and a high gloss cover with the name Samsung imprinted in shiny fonts.
Netbook Review
The Asus Eee PC 1005HA, is a top best netbook and battery life leader and may be the best best netbook to stay connected with anywhere. The affordable eye-catching design has a gloss finish with a slim and trim look that will give you a true 6 hours plus of continuous battery life. The exclusive super hybrid engine can further enhance the time before recharging and depending on usage can last up to 10.5 hours under the best conditions.
This new model has a flat, wide keyboard (92% scaled) that definitely makes it easy fatigue-free typing and better than many other best netbook keyboards. A full size right shift key that makes typing capital letters much easier. The touch pad has a nice feel and can be disabled easily with a touch of a button on top of the keyboard if you want to use a mouse.
The specs of the 1005HA are pretty standard with other best netbooks – 1.66GHz N280Atom processor,10.1-inch 1024×600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD display, 1GB of DDR2 RAM (expandable to 2GB) and a 160GB hard drive.
Netbook Review | Best Netbook standout features
- Battery life: best in class
- Wireless connection: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)
- Bluetooth V2.1 built-in
With its extra long battery life, great low price tag and the new elegant Seashell design, the ASUS 1005HA looks set to rein as the best best netbook in it’s class for many months to come.
