Dell were late entrants to the popular netbook market but they have been evolving their models rapidly and the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is the evolution of their popular netbook.
This updated version features the latest processor from Intel, a better quality Wi-Fi adapter, more USB connectors and the ability to have an even better 1366×768 resolution screen. This extra resolution is a lovely feature for such a small screen and it also comes with a TV tuner which is a first for a netbook and also comes with better graphics processing.
Battery power is strong at over seven hours and it has an functional keyboard.
This isn’t the best netbook on the market but it does tick a number of boxes such as performance, battery life and the welcome addition of a TV tuner!
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Asus have managed to cement their position as a leading manufacturer of netbooks. The latest version of their classic machine is the Eee PC 1008P which comes with a fantastic design by the famous designer Karim Rashid.
The machine really looks fantastic. It features a rippled texture to the casing and is finished in a metallic pink cover. The unit features a fantastic battery life of nearly six hours and the machine actually comes with two batteries allowing even more power on the move.
The rest of the spec is pretty standard covering 1GB RAM but one of the latest Intel processors offering slightly faster performance than normal. Also, the hard disk is larger than normal with 250GB of space.
It comes with the standard number of USB and expansion ports as well as the ability to plug in SD cards. It comes with a good 10.1″ monitor and keyboard that is easy to type on.
This netbook looks fantastic and makes an excellent style accessory that also provides the required performance.
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The Acer Aspire 1410 is the latest machine from Acer targeted at the general home user. It is an extremely portable machine and weighs just 1.4kg. It comes with an 11.6″ screen which produces a nice quality image. It is also very thin adding to its portability.
Battery life is phenomenal, offering over 7 hours of power from one charge. All of the components of the machine are designed to limit excessive power use. It is not the most powerful machine available, but performance is good enough. It is possible to multi-task and conduct most general activities from editing photos to browsing the web and word processing.
It features a nice build and stylish case design making it a solid companion for the road. It features a nice keyboard that is easy to type on and also has the 802.11n wireless integrated. Multiple ports are also included such as VGA, HDMI and USB.
This machine is extremely affordable and delivers what it sets out to do which is a lightweight, portable machine with decent performance.
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