Top Netbooks on the Market

The netbook market has recently exploded with dozens of different makes and models available in a range of reasonable prices. If you are in the market for a netbook and are confused about which model to consider here are a few of the top netbooks that are currently on the market.

Toshiba NB205

This is a new 10� netbook model by Toshiba that was recently released in the United States with a price tag of around $399. It is known for its spacious keyboard, sturdy frame and an impressive battery life of about nine hours. The Toshiba NB205 contains 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB, Intel Atom processor, and Windows XP. The unique USB port charges the device when the operating system is shut down. Display Resolution is 10.1 inches with 1024 x 600 screen resolution LED backlit display with Web cam.

Acer Aspire One AOD150

The Acer Aspire One is an exceptional bargain for a price of around $349. It offers an expanded screen of 10.1 inches over the previous Acer Aspire of 8.9 inches. It contains a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor 1GB of RAM expandable to 2GB and runs on the Windows XP operating system. The Acer Aspire One is about 2.3 pounds and provides a six-cell battery with a life of around six hours. Display resolution is 1024 x 600 pixels, 3 USB ports, Web cam, Ethernet, headphone and microphone jacks, and a 4-in-1 card reader.

Samsung NC10

The Samsung NC10 has all of the capabilities of its previous model with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home and a 160GB hard drive, however it offers an improved large size keyboard an touchpad and extended battery life of about 7 hours. Display resolution is 1021 x 600 with a screen size of 10.1 inches. The Samsung NC10 includes a Web cam, three USB ports, a 3-in-1 memory card reader, microphone and headphone hacks, and Ethernet. Prices start at around $459.00.

Asus Eee 1000HE

Although this netbook model is slightly larger, it offers an Intel Atom processing speed at 1.66 GHz and is easily upgradeable. The Asus Eee 1000E runs on the Windows XP operating system with 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB with a screen resolution of 10 inches (1024 x 600). There are three USB ports, headphone and microphone jacks, Ethernet port, and Kensington lock. The Asus Eee sports a glossy look with a solid build weighing in at 3.2 pounds. Prices range around $359.00

HP Mini 5101

This netbook model is known for its specious and comfortable keyboard, magnesium alloy durability, and long battery life of about seven hours. It is designed to be used by a mobile professional and contains a fast recharging time. It contains a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB, and a display resolution of 10.1 inches of glass screen (1024 x 576). The HP Mini has two USB ports sacrificing a third port in exchange for an Express Card/54 slot for adding a mobile broadband card, Web cam, microphone and headphone jacks, SD card reader, VGA port and Ethernet jack. Prices begin around $399.