Mini notebook under 500 USD

Even with this cheap mini notebook, you can still own Intel's Atom processor and use Windows XP operating system.

Acer Aspire One

At a price of $ 349, the Acer Aspire One is quite a bargain unless you need a $ 100 6-cell battery pack. With a 3-cell battery, the Acer Aspire One can work within 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Windows XP version with 120GB hard drive capacity and excellent keyboard.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

At 1.6kg, the IdeaPad S10 is one of the lightest mini notebooks on the market. Faster than other mini-notebooks, IdeaPad S10 is capable of taking the lead in mobility.

Asus Eee PC 1000H 80GB XP

This is the latest and greatest product in the Eee PC series that Asus is developing. It has almost the same size and weight as a compact laptop, but its performance is only half that of a regular laptop.

The Eee PC 1000H has a screen size of 10 inches and a weight of 1.6 kg. 80GB hard drive and 6 cell battery.

1000H has a large keyboard, probably the widest compared to other mini notebooks.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

The Inspiron Mini 9, built-in solid state drive (SSD), 8.9-inch (1024x600px) LED display, Windows XP operating system, and a very easy-to-use keyboard.

The Inspiron Mini 9 has Wi-Fi, Blutooth, and integrated webcam. The Inspiron Mini 9's keyboard itself seems to be designed to be bigger than other netbooks, so it's convenient for users.

MSI Wind NB U100

It's a mini notebook that looks pretty solid and probably similar to the Asus Eee PC 1000H: it has the same quality and hard drive, but it is smaller in size.

The keyboard is small but very handy, two small mouse buttons are located on the edge of the machine, making users feel sturdy and easy to use.