December 11th, 2009 
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It is common knowledge that people look for the highest level of convenience when it comes to their gadgets. However, what exactly constitutes convenience? In today’s world, convenience is not only caused by the grand features of a certain electronic device. People also desire portability. The contemporary man or woman is always on-the-go; therefore he wants to have his gadgets as small and as light as possible. This is evidenced by the continuous shrinkage of laptop computers. Just as the people are beginning to look for good laptop computers, these manufacturers introduce smaller and more advanced mini laptops. That is why it is advisable to purchase a mini laptop computer instead of the traditional big ones. Sooner or later, all laptops will be small. With the way technology is shaping up, this is an inevitable change.
On your quest to find the best mini laptop computer, you will come across several different selections. However, it would be difficult to choose one if you do not know what you’re looking for. That said, you may want to check out the five most popular mini laptops in the market today. From there, you can decide what to buy.
Acer Aspire One
Probably the most popular mini laptop today, the Acer Aspire One is light and it sports an 8.9-inch screen which is perfect for all users because it’s wide enough to watch movies in, and small enough to easily fit into a small bag. Further, it comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and its memory can go as high as 2GB of RAM. It also has a huge storage space of 160GB and its battery life can reach up to 3 hours. With a laptop this small yet as powerful as its much bigger counterparts, this is definitely one of the best mini laptops out there.
Asus Eee PC 1000HE
Launched last February 2009, his is ideal for people who travel a lot because the main advantage of this mini laptop is its 6-cell battery that allows the user to enjoy his laptop for a staggering 10 hours. Moreover, this notebook is a lot faster than any other Asus laptop there is because it comes with a new Intel Atom 280 processor. It also sports a 10-inch LED-lit screen, 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, revised keyboard, and 802.11n wireless networking. For those who do not entirely understand these technical jargons, it simply states that this laptop is currently the fastest and most convenient Asus mini laptop in the market.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10/10v
Its official release was February 26, 2009 at Dell’s website. It boasts of a 10.1-inch HD display screen with an HDMI port for connectivity. It also incorporates a Blu-ray disc burner, this means you can burn and watch HD videos and movies using this laptop. It comes with a basic Intel Atom Z520 but can be configured with an Intel Atom Z530. It has a storage space of 160GB and 2GB of RAM. Also, it has advanced connectivity parts such as a 1505802.11n Wi-Fi card, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and a built-in webcam. In other words, this is the ultimate luxury mini laptop. GP
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The 5 Latest and Best Mini Laptop Computers
Looking to buy a Laptop? Think about a Netbook!
is a Netbook
A Netbook (InterNET and noteBOOK) is a class of Laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet. Netbook is primarily designed for web-browsing and emailing. Netbooks are gaining grounds on their compact design, slimmer looks and sleeker appeal.
Netbook is a Notebook computer with a low-powered x86-compatible processor (compatible with PC standard software), small screen (no larger than 10 inches), small keyboard, equipped with wireless connectivity, lightweight (under three pounds) and generally with no optical disk drive. They sometimes have Solid State Drives (SSDs) instead of Hard Disk Drives, which are lower capacity but have no moving parts and should, in theory, increase battery life and speed. Netbooks can run either Linux or Windows XP.
Why a Netbook
The obvious question is why should anyone buy a device with a smaller screen, slower processor, no optical drive when you can get a full-featured notebook?
When it comes to a portable computer, the things that matter to most are speed and convenience.A Netbook is more convenient because it is lighter, and it usually has a lightweight operating system. The processor itself isn’t as powerful, but there’s much less processing that needs to be done with Windows XP or Linux in order to be usable.
If we are just looking for a portable computer to take along with us while traveling, to check e-mail, chat on Skype, watch some Youtube videos, take some notes, then a Netbook is what we want. Where as if we’re going to do intensive image editing, multimedia authoring, gaming etc then a Notebook/Laptopi is more suited for our needs.
Don’t confuse these low cost Netbooks with some of the sub-compact full featured Notebooks that are also out there. Sony, Dell and others also offer small lightweight Notebooks that have all the features of a full size computer in a tiny package but at a hefty price of $1400 and up. Some of these have plenty of power and features and up to 9 hours of battery life. These are real computers that are just packed into really small cases.
How does it compares to a regular Notebook
Let’s see the differences between a typical Netbook and a regular Notebook. Features of Dell Mini 9 Netbook are compared with a regular sized Dell Inspiron Notebook below:
Inspiron Mini 9
Proecessor: Intel Atom Processor N270
Screen: 8.9”
Weight: 5.9lbs.
Battery: 32WHr Battery (4 cell)
Processor speed: 1.6 GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR2, 8GB SSD Memory
OS: Windows XP Home
Options: Camera, Bluetooth
Cost: $299
Inspiron 1525
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200
Screen: 15.6” Wide Screen, Optional Hi-Res
Weight: 2.28 lbs.
Battery: 6-cell battery
Processor speed: 2 GHz
Memory: 4GB, Disk 320GB
OS: Windows Vista
Options: Camera, Bluetooth, ext Bat, More mem
Cost: $699
Pros compared to a regular Laptop:
- Excellent portability due to small size and light weight
- Good enough for basic computer tasks
- Relatively low cost
Cons compared to a regular Laptop:
- Small screen/lower resolution, small keyboard due to small size
- Limited processing power
- Hardware upgrades can be more challenging
- Due to lower processing capabilities, size and cost, advanced features are less adopted (FireWire, HDMI, etc…)
Which Netbook to buy?
It seems that Initially Netbook category was lead by Asus, Acer, but today computer giants Dell and HP jumped into the race.
According to the PcWorld.com the TOP 10 Netbooks are:
1. Asus EEE PC 1000HE
2. Acer Aspire ONE AOD150
3. Lenovo IdeaPad S10
4. Acer Aspire One (XP-Based)
5. Asus Eee PC 1000 XP
6. HP Mini 2140
7. Asus N10Jc
8. HP Mini 1000
9. Dell Inspiron Mini 9
10. MSI Wind U100
As with any purchase, you have to decide for yourself on what suits you best.
So go ahead explore the world of Netbooks and see if it’s a better choice compared to a Laptop. While the Laptop market is declining in this economy, interestingly the Netbook sales are predicted to be on the rise.
A couple of useful resources:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/154358/top_10_netbooks.html
http://tech.msn.com/products/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18573429&imageindex=1
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Introduce of a Fast-growing Mini-notebooks : Netbook
What is a Netbook computer?
A Netbook is a new type of laptop computer, defined by size, price, horsepower, and operating system. They are small, cheap, under-powered, and run either an old or unfamiliar operating system.
Netbooks run either Windows XP Home edition or Linux (not only is Linux unfamiliar to many, but the versions of Linux on Netbooks are not the mainstream popular distributions). They do not run XP Professional, Vista, or OS X. Microsoft arbitrarily restricts Netbooks from running the Professional Edition of Windows XP. Likewise, Apple arbitrarily restricts OS X to Apple hardware and it has never played in the low-end realm that Netbooks occupy.* Vista requires too much horsepower to run well on a Netbook. HP has been the only company to offer Vista on a Netbook. The price, however, was so high that it’s debatable whether such a machine qualifies as a Netbook.
The market for netbooks — small notebook PCs with even tinier prices — exploded in the third quarter of this year, according to market researcher DisplaySearch LLC, as vendors aimed their wares at students during the back-to-school season.
The global market for netbooks, also known as mini-notebooks, was 5.61 million in the third quarter, up 160% from the second quarter, according to a statement today from DisplaySearch, an Austin-based research firm.
Acer Inc. displaced Asustek Computer Inc. (Asus) as the netbook market leader for the first time during the quarter, taking 38.3% of the market, compared to 30.3% for Asus.
Netbook global sales in the third quarter of 2008 hit 5.61 million units, an increase of 160% from the second quarter. Acer was at the top of the list with a 38.3% market share of all those units. With a 2008 sales level of 14 million units (over 2007’s one million sold), the market for netbooks is still relatively small, but the growth is explosive. The question is this: how much margin are manufacturers gaining on these small-priced PCs? In the latest quarter, HP was in third place and Dell was in fifth place, but Acer and Asus are completely stealing the show. If the netbook trend follows in 2009, Acer — the king of low retailer PC prices — should stay on top until this fad is over.
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No Comments »Back to School With Laptops
“Back To School” is perhaps the most dreaded three word phrase in the English language for the majority of young people enjoying the last few days of summer. But for merchants and companies which cater to the student market, those three magic words are worth their weight in gold.
However, for many parents those words can produce mixed feelings, some look forward with guilty relief to having all that free time when they don’t have to worry about their children; while other parents are worried about outfitting and supplying their little geniuses with the necessary tools to make sure they’re not disadvantaged when it comes to learning.
In our computer obsessed world, one major part of that equation is making sure your school age child or even your college off-spring has a good quality laptop or netbook. More and more students are using these handy gadgets to great advantage to further their education. So much so, that many students, regardless of age, would feel lost in the classroom without a portable laptop computer of some kind.
In recent years, we have seen the introduction of netbooks into the student market. These small mini-laptops usually have displays of 10 inches or less, runs Windows or Linux and sells for well under $500. They were first introduced by Asustek in the fall of 2007 with the introduction of its Eee PC. Netbooks are now out-selling laptops in many markets.
Netbooks by their very design are very portable and mobile. These small compact lightweight computers are ideal for the student. Some very popular and highly rated netbooks makers include Asus, MSI, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Acer… and the list goes on.
Student laptops or laptops for students have always been targeted by laptop designers and makers. For a good student laptop you should look for a laptop that is or has the following features:
1. Sturdy
2. Lightweight
3. Portable
4. Secure
5. High Performance
6. Long Battery Life
And of course, another major consideration for most parents is price. Fortunately, laptop prices have steadily fallen in the last few years and it is now possible to even get a quality machine for under $500. However, to get the best performance laptop buyers will usually have to cough up more of their hard earned dollars.
HP and Dell Coupons
More and more parents and students are looking and shopping online to find their “back to school” laptop or netbook. Many laptop manufacturers offer special exclusive online deals to their affiliates and merchants. Especially online coupons from HP, Lenovo and Dell can save the cash-strapped parent or college student significant savings just by clicking a few links or placing in the appropriate coupon code.
In addition, many parents are turning to the web because they can find more variety both in the choice of laptops and in the choice of stores if you shop online for your laptop. Plus, by using the web, you can shop from the comfort of your home.
Perhaps, the only disadvantage is that you can’t actually handle or “tire-kick” the notebook computer you’re considering but now with countless online videos featuring your favorite laptop you can still get a pretty good idea of what your laptop will look like and how well it will perform by viewing these laptop review videos and virtual tours.
Fortunately, for any worried parent there is a wealth of student laptop information on the web which they can easily access to help them make the right choice when it comes to buying the best laptop or netbook for their children who are heading back to school. Just do a little homework of your own and your child will be properly “laptop enabled” to meet any challenges that may come their way.
Toshiba Satellite P100-st9742 Laptop Review
The Toshiba Satellite P100-ST9742 is a gaming laptop notebook, so for game lovers, this is an ideal pick. I used to personally think that Dell is the best gaming laptop computer, but now i know that the Toshiba Satellite P100-ST9742 is a match for it. This laptop computer combines good multimedia features, with an overall performance.
For the gaming performance, there is the Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics processing unit with a dedicated memory of 512MB, which helps to boast its performance. This is one of Nvidia’s best units. I discovered there is the latest GeForce Go 7950 which offers a memory bandwidth of 44.9 GB/second, are compared with the 7900 that offers only 38.4 GB/second. And this latest type can be found in the Dell XPS M1710. The Toshiba Satellite P100-ST9742 is quite heavy, about 7.1 pounds, so might want to get it fixed in your room, but if it feels convenient to carry, then good for you.
The Toshiba Satellite P100-ST9742 is loaded with a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor. This enough should be able to change your mind about getting your own laptop notebook. WIth its 2 GB RAM, and 100 GB SATA hard disk drive, you might want to consider it. These specifications gives you a good storage space for all you files, and enough space to run all your programs. This processor is actually very fast and it enables you finish you work without having to stay awake all night.
I love the 17-inch TFT display view, because it actually gives me a comfortable sight when i am working with my laptop notebook. The effects of its brightness is as a result of the TruBrite technology which gives imaging a more clear and precise form. Additional, having a resolution of 1,680 x 1,050 which contributes to its clarity, and brightness. I also love its Wireless connectivity which has a standard Intel Pro/Wireless connection of 802.11a/b/g. It is just so comfortable having a lunch in a cafe, with your laptop computer connected to the internet.
The security features are also not left behind. They include a fingerprint reader, and a Bluetooth Tech whichs enables you to connect with gaming controls wirelessly. Other features includes its 5-in-1 memory card reader, PC card slot, and others. You will actually discover that this laptop is one of the best as regards gaming performance.
Cheap Laptops Doesn’t Mean Cheap Quality
ght (c) 2009 Titus Hoskins
Buying a cheap or inexpensive laptop computer doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on quality. Not by a long shot. Mainly because things have drastically changed in the laptop world.
Laptops are becoming cheaper by the second. It wasn’t so long ago that buying a notebook computer meant you had to pay more for the same features you could get in a desktop PC at a much lower price. Not anymore, cheap laptops by many major brands now feature comparable specs at the same price or even lower than a desktop computer.
Laptop prices have fallen for many reasons but mainly because production costs have come down significantly in recent years. When any consumer product first hits the marketplace, prices are usually very high because manufacturers have to recover their production costs. As more and more products are sold, production costs and variables can be significantly less so prices drop. That’s mainly why you see prices continuely dropping on TVs, DVD players… as sales volumes go up.
Also, laptop components such as RAM (memory), processors, graphics cards… are constantly going down in price which means greater savings for the potential laptop buyer. Plus, fierce competition by the different notebook computer makers has also brought prices down, especially in the budget segment of the notebook market.
In addition, the Internet and online shopping have brought immense competition for anyone selling electronic goods. Since sales is no longer confined to just one store or area; consumers have much more choice in which laptop they can buy. As all these laptop makers compete for your world-wide consumer dollar, prices have dropped significantly.
Then you also have to factor in the growing popularity of Netbooks which are smaller notebook computer that comes with a much smaller price tag. Netbooks have only been around for a few years but now take up a major portion of laptop sales. Major manufacturers like Asus, Lenovo, HP, MSI… have all stepped in and are producing cheaper yet very high quality products in this netbook category.
Another important factor has to be the poor economic climate where consumers are closely watching their spending dollar and a cheaper laptop would appear more attractive and a real money saver in these tough times. Again, the major notebook makers have probably realized this fact, and have started marketing quality, yet inexpensive products towards these savvy shoppers.
Still another factor why laptop prices have fallen can be due to online coupons and discounts. As mentioned before, more people are shopping online than ever and these shoppers expect and receive special discounts if they buy online. Again, major manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba… all offer laptop coupons and discounts to encourage buyers to purchase their brands. This online selling has resulted in much lower prices, where consumers can get $100 to $300 or more off their new laptop. These are still quality laptops but because of the fierce competition, online buyers get a great deal.
Therefore, anyone in the market for a quality, yet cheap laptop should do some serious comparative shopping online to find the right laptop to meet their needs. All the major brands mentioned above have discount coupons and codes they regularly send out to their countless affiliate sites across the web. Consumers who are looking for the best price should always shop around and take advantage of these notebook coupons. In addition, don’t forget the major retail merchants such as Amazon, BestBuy… can also be great places to find a cheap laptop.
Other online resources like notebook review sites, topten lists, consumer forums… are great places to find information and consumer ratings of any laptop you’re planning to buy, that way you can check out the quality, customer support and the overall reputation of your chosen laptop. The wise shopper would try and find not only an inexpensive laptop but also one of good quality; this way you significantly lower your chances of being disappointed with your laptop purchase. Keep in mind, just because it’s cheap, doesn’t mean it has to be of poor quality. Not by a long shot!
