Top 10 Netbooks of 2009

Like the Tablet PCs, Netbooks are also becoming more and more popular among people as they are perfect travel companions and meet the basic computing needs like e-mailing, net-surfing, docu maintenance etc. What’s more, they cost less than mainstream laptops which is an important point of concern in these days of hard economic times. But with a slew of manufacturers vying for market share with their netbooks, choosing a netbook can be a daunting task. Rely on us to do the job for you. Look at the list of top 10 netbooks and choose one according to your needs.

1. Acer Aspire ONE AOD150

• The 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor combines performance, power and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
• 6-cell battery provides up to 6 1/2 hours of battery life for extended use and productivity when away from an AC outlet.
• Windows XP Home with SP3 gives you the freedom to do what you want at home and at work - simply, reliably and more securely
• 160GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM, Integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for your on-line chats and business video conferences

Price
$348

2. Asus Eee PC S101

• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and polymer battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan of up to 5.5 hours. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs
• High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.
• ASUS Exclusive 30GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online
• Solid State Drive that endures strong shock, extreme temperatures and consumes less power.
• Extremely artistic thin design with Icing Brown cover

Price
$507

3. HP Mini 1000

• 10.2″ diagonal WSVGA HP LED Brightview Infinity Display (1024 x 600)
• Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.60GHz)
• 1GB DDR2 System Memory, 60GB 4200RPM PATA Hard Drive, 3 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery
• HP Mini Webcam with HP Imprint Finish (Swirl), Microphone enables clear and crisp VOIP and video conferencing conversations
• Wireless-G Card, Genuine Windows XP Home, HP Color Matching Keyboard, Microsoft Works 9, Windows Internet Explorer 7, Windows Media Player 11

Price
$479

4.  Lenovo IdeaPad S10

• CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
• Display Size (inches): 10.2″ Display, Wide Screen: Yes
• Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive
• Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.7Lbs.,

Price
$349

5. MSI Wind U120

• Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
• 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
• 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
• 6 Cell Battery
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem Module, Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card
• Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Price
$329

6. Dell Inspiron Mini 9

• Black , Intel® Atom Processor® N270 1.6 Ghz
• 1 GB DDR2 at 533MHz, 8GB Solid State Drive, EXTERNAL Portable CD/DVD-RW
• Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
• Wireless 802.11g Mini Card, Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition

Price
$599

7. Samsung NC10

• 10.2″ Wide, 1024 x 600 WSVGA , 220 nits
• Intel Atom processor N270, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 512 KB Level 2 Cache
• 160 GB, 2.5″ SATA HD, 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz
• Intel 945GSE shared, 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 10/100 BaseTX LAN
• 6-Cell Lithium Ion, Genuine Microsoft XP® Home with Service Pack 3
• 1.3 Mega Pixel webcam, Kensington Key Lock, 2.8 lbs

Price
$424

8. HP Mini 2140

• CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
• Display Size (inches): 10.1″ Display, Wide Screen: Yes
• Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive
• Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.6Lbs.

Price
$456

9. Asus EEE PC 1000HE

• XP-Preloaded with 160G large H.D.D. Intel Atom 280 Processor (1.66 GHz, FSB: 667MHz)
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and 6 cell high density battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan of up to 9.5 hours. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs
• High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11n (2.4GHz only). Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.
• Exclusive 10GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online

Price
$389

10. Sony VAIO P VGN-P588E

• Intel Atom Z520 1.33 GHz Processor, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
• 2048MB DDR2 (PC2-4200) RAM Max - 2GB
• 64 GB Serial ATA(TM) Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Software Bundle - Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 - 60-Day Trial, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare Trial Version

Price
$1999