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This is an enterprise netbook model, designed specifically for "street warriors," all day traveling around the street. For them, durability and long battery life are always the two most important requirements.
The HP 2140 Mini-Note has a standard 10.1-inch screen, 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB of RAM (expandable to 2GB). Hard drive capacity is medium with 160GB. Operating on Windows XP Home operating system, 2140 Mini-Note weighs about 1.5 kg, runs continuously for 7 hours and has a price of 456.99 USD on Amazon.com
2. Samsung NC10
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A netbook meets the most common needs of users, but the spacious keyboard is more comfortable than the majority of competitors. Battery life is also quite impressive with 6 hours of continuous operation.
Compared to the Mini-Note, the NC10's screen is slightly larger (10.2 inches), though still using Intel Atom N270 processor with 1.6GHz speed and 1GB RAM. These two models also share many similarities in the configuration such as 160GB hard drive, Windows XP Home operating system, 6-core battery. The only difference is that the weight of the NC10 is somewhat lighter (1.4 kg) and the price is cheaper (434.95 USD on Amazon).
3. Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook
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This ultra-light (1.2 kg) machine allows users to choose between Windows XP Home and Ubuntu Linux, although of course, Windows XP will cost you more.
Compared to the two competitors, the screen size of the Mini 9 is significantly smaller (8.9 inches). Therefore, enjoying multimedia features and browsing the Web will meet a lot of limitations. Also equipped with an Intel Atom processor at 1.6 GHz, but the Mini 9 has two modes of RAM: 512MB (if Linux is installed) and 1GB (if using Windows XP).
In addition to the small screen, another factor that makes the Dell Mini 9 super light is because it uses 16GB solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a traditional hard drive.
Because only equipped with 4-core battery, the battery life is not very long (about 3-4 hours). The price ranges from 250-400 USD depending on the operating system and configuration you specify.
4. The MSI Wind U100-279US Netbook
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MSI Wind has always been on the Top 10 best selling netbook list. The most striking feature of it is its compact weight and aerodynamic keyboard (only about 20% smaller than a regular laptop keyboard).
In addition, MSI Wind's internal configuration does not have much difference from rival models: there is still a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM (expandable up to 2GB) and a 160GB hard drive. . Standard 10-inch screen size and installation of Windows XP Home operating system. Despite using a 6-core battery to extend the life of the device, MSI Wind still managed to squeeze the weight down to 1.3 kg. Price: 379.99 USD on Amazon.
5. Asus Eee PC 1000HA Netbook
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Asus' Eee PC series is the "god" that has brought the concept of netbooks to a large number of users, and so far, they are still very popular. In the Eee family, 1000HA is most famous for its high resolution screen and long battery life.
1000HA is also equipped with 10-inch standard screen, Intel Atom processor with 1.6 GHz speed, 1GB RAM and 160GB hard drive. It installs Windows XP Home operating system and sells for $ 349.99 on Amazon. The weight is a bit heavy: 1.65 kg.
6. Lenovo Ideapad S10 Netbook
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Ideapad S10 is Lenovo's latest effort in its quest to conquer the netbook playground. The most striking feature of this sleek white netbook is the touchpad, which allows users to control the movements of their fingertips.
Screen size is pretty good with 10.2 inches. Intel Atom N270 processor, combined with 1GB RAM and 160GB hard drive. However, because the battery has only 3 cores, the battery life is quite weak. In return, S10 is quite light when the weight is only 1.35 kg. The system also installs Windows XP Home and sells for $ 349.99.
7. HP Mini 1000 XP Edition Netbook
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Mini 1000 is famous for its slender and spacious keyboard (which HP claims is only 8% smaller than traditional laptop size). Prices range from $ 279.99 - $ 699.99 depending on the internal configuration.
At the cheapest price, you get an 8.9-inch screen, Intel Atom N270 processor with speed of 1.6 GHz, 512 MB Ram, 3-core battery and 80GB hard drive. When you boldly spend more money, your device will be equipped with 10.2-inch screen, 1GB RAM, 32GB SSD solid-state drive and 6-core battery. However, both versions only install Windows XP Home.
8. Acer Aspire One AOA150-1126
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This is the netbook that competes with the Asus Eee PC for the "best selling Netbook" throne. Described as "light as a feather", AOA150 can run continuously for nearly 6 hours, possessing a very stylish, stylish appearance and a sharp screen. However, its price is still very affordable (319 USD on Amazon).
AOA150's configuration is basically the same as its competitors: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 chip, 1GB RAM and 160GB hard drive. It uses a 6-core battery, installing Windows XP home operating system, weighs about 1.1 kg, but the screen is small (8.9 inches).
9. Asus Eee PC 900HA White
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900HA is one of the cheap models in Asus' Eee netbook family, mainly because it has a small screen (8.9 inches) and a short battery life (3.5 hours). However, it "removed the gauze" in 160GB hard drive capacity and anti-glare LED background screen.
900HA also uses Intel Atom processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM and Windows XP Home operating system installation. Weight: 1.1 kg and cost about $ 293.99 on Amazon.
10. Sylvania GNET28001SO Meso Netbook
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If you're fed up with the monotonous colors of netbooks, the Meso may be an escape. This cheap netbook brand has a lot of eye-catching colors like pink, yellow, black and white. It comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Netbook Remix, but also allows users to switch to Windows XP Home if required.
Cons: small screen (8.9 inches), hard drive "cramped" (80GB), short battery life.
Advantage: Intel Atom processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM and a weight of only 1.1 kg. Price: 269 USD on Amazon.