We have earlier covered Top 10 Cheapest Laptops and Notebook for 2010 in our blog post here. Today we bring another post of same kind. However, this time its on netbooks. Netbooks are economical small sized laptops through which you can mostly surf the web and access your emails, with size so small they are easy to carry too, this time we are posting reviews on the Top 5 Netbooks covering their specs and features for our readers.
This is how it goes starting from #5 to #1:
Netbook on#5
ASUS Eee PC 1001 P:
A netbook which is just the right choice for someone looking for a good deal at a lower price that is 299$, when charged it has more than 8 hour battery life, this attractive net book comes from ASUS seashell line, and looks like 1005PE-P, it has curvy panels and nice striking look, comes in matte black and white lid giving a luxury look to it, with a white keyboard the bezel is shiny black, 1001P has 160GB hard drive, measures 10.3×7.0×1.4” and weighs 2.8 pounds and if you put the charger with it it weighs 3.4 pounds and is not heavy on your shoulders at all.
The keyboard keys are somewhat tiny and raised and easier to type on, it comes with a single mouse option hence makes selecting icons around the desktop easy
The 1001 P maintains its heat temperature under 95 degrees even after playing a good full screen game on it.
It has a decent video quality with 1024×600 pixel LED backlit display, to get the best view of the screen you have to keep it at 30 degree angle, the speaker quality is also smooth and clear as compared to other netbooks available.
On its left side there is a USB 2.0 port, a VGA port and a Kensington lock slot, to the right side are a 3 in 1 memory card reader, Ethernet port, two USB 2.0 ports and headphone and microphone jacks.
With a 0.3 megapixel webcam the images are quite clear however the image is a little unclear when you pass your hand quickly in front of the lens.
Its pretty average when we talk about its efficiency and performance, but can handle everyday activities quite nicely, the system doesn’t hang even if more than 3 tabs are open, video calls, or working on internet explorer or word pad opens is quick and runs very easily.
With a 4400 mAH battery the battery can run upto 8 hours or more, aslong as the wireless performance is concerned it has 802.11 b/b wifi card streaming videos on youtube and listening songs are a pleasurable experience.
There are options of instant messaging, online games, photos, Skype and web, when you press a silver button on the keyboard to the left upper side, it actually activates the Express Gate ASUS instant – on OS, there is a gaming portal Splashtop and you can choose from many options.
One of the best features of this netbook is a very friendly software Eee Dock placed on the mid top of the desktop having entertainment options like ASUS vibe a multi media portal and if pressed offers other five choices of games, music, learning, magazine and radio.
ASUS comes with one year warranty with many features to it and a low price of just 299$ it’s on number 5 on our “top 5 netbooks”
Specs and Features of ASUS Eee PC 1001 P
Display: 10.1
CPU: 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450
Graphic card: Intel GMA 3150
Installed Memory: 160GB
RAM: 1GB can be upgraded to 2GB
WiFi: 802.11b/g
Size: 10.3×7.0×1.4″
Weight: 2.8pounds
Pros:
- Attractive design
- Strongly built
- Soft touch keyboard
- Great software pack
- Economicaly priced
Cons:
- one touchpad button
- small hard drive
Netbook on #4
Toshiba mini NB305:
The price of this small beauty although is bit exorbitant at 399$,but the features it comes with would not want anyone skipping it for that price tag,
mini NB305 is a fresh model better than the previous ones its installed with intel’s Atom N450 processor with a total battery life of 8.5 hours, choose your’s from blue, brown or white color, it weighs around 2.8pounds,something different to it is the design where the battery adds a slanty keyboard for the user.
The mini doesn’t heat up much even after playing a full screen game for 15 min which is quite appreciable,it has one of the most attractive keyboards and this one too has not been changed its strongly built and easy to type on but there are two things where it lacks comfort typing firstly the functional keys are very small and secondly the gray icons for shortcuts can be confused merging with the silver background. The two big right and left mouse buttons make clicking hassle free, this mini is one of the best in 10” class.
Another feature of this mini is the combined speakers that hide under the front edge of the netbook, the audio quality is much clearer and louder than before.
On its left side there is VGA, Ethernet, USB and a 3in1 memory card reader, and two other USB ports with a headphone and micports with a lockslot all on the right, another feature of great utility is the USB Sleep and Charge option so that you can recharge your accessories even if its in shutdown mode.
It has a .3 meagapixel webcam, which can record videos take still shots, The NB305’s 5,400-rpm, 250GB hard drive performance is pretty up to the mark since it copies multimedia or other files at a much faster rate than average.
The mini note book is not a very stylish model but has warmth to it which will keep its user coming back for it again and again, mini NB305 takes 3 hours and 38 min to charge 100%.
This netbook is installed with Windows 7 starter edition, Microsoft Work and Skype, the applications include ReelTime and Bulletin Board.
NB305 has a years warranty with a 24/7 toll free telephone support.
Specs and Features of Toshiba mini NB305:
Display: Display size 10.1”, Native Resolution 1024×600
CPU: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450
Graphics Card: Intel GMA 3150
Installed Memory: 250GB
RAM: 1GB , Ram upgraded to 2GB
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Size: 10.5×7.6x.2”
Weight: 2.8pounds
Pros:
- Slimmer than the earlier models.
- Easy to click keyboard
- Soft and smooth Touch pad and buttons
- Refined speakers
- Sleep and Charge USB port
Cons:
- Less battery life
- Type low boot time
Netbook on #3
ACER Aspire One 532H
ACER Aspire One 532H is ritzy and trendy netbook with a price tag of 299$, choose yours Onyx Blue which is a metallic dark blue mixing in with black, or Garnet Red and Silver Matrix.
It measures at 10.2×7.3×1.0” and weighs up to 2.8pounds, while running a full length video or game on it for around 15 min or so the left corner of the netbook gets much heated which is not very comfortable for the user.
The keyboard gives a very flat impression and since the keys placed on it are not raised at all, the keys are quite smaller hence typing fast might be a problem for some, the touchpad is larger than the earlier ACER netbook models, the mouse is blue in color and large therefore has a fair response.
The ACER 532h has a 10.1” screen and 1024×600 pixel resolution, with a striking display but with the shiny finish it gives back reflections, colors are very peppy and resonant. There are two stereo speakers under the front end which gives a fine and clear sound quality.
The 532h has 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, Ethernet, headphones and mic ports, a Kensington lock slot, and a 5 in 1 memory card reader.
The webcam offers the right colors but the picture quality is quite run down, its powered by the new 1.66- GHz Intel Atom N450 processor with 1GB RAM, and performs very well while running and opening applications like windows, or web browsing, watching movies or listening to songs.
It has a battery life of 8 hours and 36 min and takes around 4 hours and 8 min to recharge, the buyers can easily uprade the RAM according to their usage while making room for storage.
ACER 532h comes with a trial package of 60 days with MS Office, McAfee Security Centre, Norton Online BackUp, and MS Works also with Shortcuts to the Acer Games portal, eBay and Netflix, it has a one year limited warranty as well.
With its style and great perseverance its worth a buy for 299$.
Specs and Features of ACER 532h
Display: 10.1
Operating system: MS Windows 7 Starter Edition
CPU: 1.66 GHz, Intel Atom N450
Graphics card: Intel GMA 3150
RAM: 1GB, can be upgraded to 2GB
Size: 10.2×7.3×1.0”
Weight: 2.8pounds
Pros:
- Smart double tone design
- Much longer battery life
- Big textured touchpad
- Good audio quality
Cons:
- The gloss picks fingerprints
- Clicking on keyboard not very comfy
- The underneath of left side becomes hot
Netbook on #2
HP mini 311 (Verizon Wireless)
On the basis of its portability and the fact that it has a bigger screen size of 11.6” at a price of 199$, HP mini 311 comes with Nvidia ion graphics runs, Windows Premium efficiently giving you the options to search web quickly and also edit videos at a faster pace but with one drawback of having less battery life, other wise being a great buyers choice.
It comes in black and white with those flowy designs on the lid and its over all exterior makes you think about it being closer to its Pavilion line. HP mini 311, measures 11.4×8.0×1.3”, weighing 3.2pounds and very convenient to carry.
Its keys are designed in a way that fingers can rest on them comfortably and clicking speed is not hurdled, although with a nice smooth surface it doesn’t make your finger slip.
With 11.6” display, it has a resolution of 1366×768, therefore web searching is easier and you don’t have to move up and down to view full pages.
One of the better features added is are the Altec Lansing stereo speakers which provide louder music even from a few feet away.
To its left side corner is the 2.0 USB, HDMI port, Ethernet, VGA, two USB 2.0, headphone mic and 5 in 1 memory card reader.
Compared to the previous netbooks HP mini 311 comes with a built in RAM of 2GB, at the same time many tabs could be opened and be runned without any hassle and hence making users life easy and happy.
The graphics are switchable and give you a very bright option for playing games or watching videos at its best.
When talk about video editing it features the best downloading ability, being six times faster than the average netbooks.
The ions are a great upgrade to the system and playing games on it too gives a fun experience but you have to choose around from the settings to choose graphics from low to ultra, while playing games or watching movies etc it stays cooler than the rest.
Another important feature why you should buy this mini is a built in broadband system, with a VZ access manager connected within 10 sec making life easy even on the go and just about anywhere nationwide, while opting for the VZ access there are plans to choose from depending upon users convenience.
With a wifi card of 802.11b/g/n it shows great strength and is fairly impressive keeping its speed high, its battery life is just 4 hours and 52 min the only place it lacks strength.
Specs and Features of HP mini 311 (Verizon Wireless)
Dispaly: 11.6 with maximum resolution 1366×768
Operating System: MS Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
RAM: 2GB can be upgraded upto 3GB
Graphic Card: Nividia Ion LE
Size: 11.4×8.0×1.3″
Weight: 3.2pounds
Pros:
- Excellent graphic
- Builtin broadband facility
- Attractive design
- Soft touch keyboard
- Great sound quality
Cons:
- Lesser battery life than Wondow XP version
- Alot of friction on the touchpad
Netbook on #1
HP mini5102
This mini is a good preference for travellers and students, its more longlasting and useful having Intels extremely efficient Atom N450 
processor and gives it the ability of a 10hour battery after being recharged, although a bit on the higher side starting with price tag of 399$ the features it comes with is really worth buying.
The lid color comes in black, red and blue, fairly stylish and impressive design quality, it weighs 2.8 pounds and measures .9″ thin so small that it can easily fit your bags or briefcases, now you can also carry and hold your mini netbook like a brief case with style.
The keyboard is so easy to click and fast typing is no big deal there are other options of large buttons on it to make clicking hassle free, it has a relatively smaller touchpad and causes friction while working with the cursor.
It does not heats up even after playing only the fan sounds wheezy,the display is quite colorful and sanguine and audio being very strong and fine.
To its left side is the power jack, VGA port, and two 2.0 USB ports, on the right side is the Ethernet port, another USB 2.0 port, headphone and mic ports, SD/MMC card and a kensington card slot.
The video quality is good but audio is heard a little low, other wise the 2.0 pixel webcam’s performance is up to standard.
Mini 5102 comes with 1.66GHz Intel Atom 450 processor combined with 1GB RAM and a running Window 7 starter edition makes its performance nice and fast, it has 72,00 rpm and 160GB hard drive therefore copy files at a much faster speed.
The intel GMA graphics work on average, videos play smoothly on it but do pause and play in full screen, Broadcam Video accelerator, may be installed if you want to watch full screen hurdle free movies etc.
Hp mini 5102 has an added feature of bluetooth and an option of equipping it with braodband wireless facility.
If you are a frequent flier opt for this netbook because of its good battery life upto 10 hours and 8 min, in 2hours and 53 min it chargers 100%.
Its one very friendly netbook and makes your working easy since it comes with numerous softwares having HP Quick Sync, Quick Web, Quick Look3 it has got Coral Home Office, it also comes with its Protect Tools Security Manager with an interesting password and facial expression setup.It also has Drive Encryption and HP Disk Sanitizer.
The pre configured model is of 399$ where as if upgraded with 2GB RAM, Gobi broadband, six battery cell and Windows 7 Professional it will cost you 649$.
Mini 5102 comes with a limited one year warranty and a 24 hour helpline service it also has support assistant installed helpful to the users.
With its long lasting metallic design, soft touch keyboard, 10hr and 8 min battery life highly portable designed especially to target the students and business class, by far its the best 1st ranking 10″ netbook available amongst its counterparts.
Specs and Features of HP mini5102
Display: 10.1″ and resolution 1024×600
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Edition
CPU: 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450
RAM: 1GB can be upgraded upto 2GB
Graphic Card: Intel GMA 3150
Size: 10.3×7.1x.9″
Weigt: 2.8 pounds
Pros:
- Extensive battery life
- Tri color option
- Comfortable keyboard
- faster hard drive and boot time
- Loud speaker
- Equipped with Security software
Cons:
- Noisy fan
- priced high than other netbooks
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