The Mac Mini from Apple isn’t exactly a netbook. But that shouldn’t be surprising, since everything the company does is a little different from the norm, no? While it may not fit neatly into the minibook category, it still offers many of the same features that sub-notebook buyers are looking for… and then some. The [...]

You love your netbook. It’s lightweight, smaller than a laptop, and can perform all the tasks you want to do on the go. Still, you wish it had just a little larger keyboard, more power, or more space, or an extra easy way to transfer files, make presentations, and more. Sure, even the best minibook [...]

Several manufacturers netbook models feature the same hardware. Usually that’s an Intel Atom processor running at 1.6GHz and either an 8GB SSD (solid state drive) hard drive or a 80GB-160GB rotary drive. But even these similarities (and some brands do offer other options) bear a closer look. That zoom-in will help customers decide whether a [...]

Like anything, especially in the world of consumer electronics, netbooks have pros and cons. They offer a highly portable platform that still provides ample power to perform basic functions, but they may not be for everyone. Sporting an Intel 1.6GHz CPU and a gigabyte of RAM you can expect to run most applications without any [...]

Several years ago Intel partnered with others to create a small, low cost laptop that could be distributed in developing countries. Thus was born the Intel Classmate, one of the first netbooks. A new model now exists, but it has some serious competition from several major manufacturers. Acer makes the Aspire One, which became one [...]

A computer by any other name would work the same, no? Well, whether you call them netbooks, ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC), laptots, minibooks, or anything else, these small computers do work extremely well. A netbook is not just an overgrown PDA. Although Intel was clever enough to adapt a processor first designed for mobile applications, they [...]

The Samsung NC10 netbook has many of the same specs as its competitors. But it also offers features that make it a very worthy offering in a crowded field. Sporting the same Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor as most minibooks today, it fits right in with the high performance group of ultra-mobile PCs. But with 1GB [...]

Think you’ll have to give up tons of functionality to gain the portability of a netbook? Think again. Just check out the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and become a believer. It’s got plenty of power and capacity in a tiny package. At a whisper-light 2 1/4 lbs you won’t get tired carrying this minibook anywhere [...]

HP has a smaller netbook called the HP Mini 1010NR that is a superb unit. The Mini 1035NR is an only slightly larger cousin that offers the same outstanding features and functionality with even more value for your dollar. The 1035NR offers the same Intel Atom CPU running at 1.6GHz, but it has bumped up [...]

Customers debating over which of several great netbooks to buy often pick the Lenovo IdeaPad S10. Why? Because they know good value when they see it. The S10 comes in different configurations and price points, so you can choose which suits your needs and circumstances best. All come standard with Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom CPU. But [...]