Netbook Reviews

What two people once began in a small garage in California has now reached unattainable heights! Yes, the HP Company was founded in the year 1939 in a garage near Palo Alto, and since then, it has got deep routed into the world of technology. This big Company headquartered in California, USA, is well established and for many years, has been producing trust worthy products and the mini netbooks are definitely notable. The HP Mini 110 series netbooks are those that are designed to wear a simple yet classy appearance. These mini netbooks come in three different colours, Pink chic, White Swirl and Black Swirl. So the users can select their desired colour. There is no difference in the specifications of the 110 netbooks except for their colour. These 110 series netbooks are cheaper and have adequate features that satisfy all the users who think twice before spending every pound. Let us study this product in detail.

Design:

Display:

As the common saying goes that the factor of attraction is the design and the look of a product, every company tries to design its product in an attractive way and this HP Mini 110 series is no exception to that. The current fashion for the netbooks is the imprint design on its outer attire and this 110 series has ensured the presence of this design. However, this imprint design does not have a positive welcome from all the users since some feel that the design makes the netbook look clumsy. Also, since there is a design on it, the outer part of the netbook is glossy which means that finger prints can be detected easily. So, there is a small nuisance because of the glossiness. This Mini 110 netbook is not very thin; in fact, it is slightly thicker when compared to many other models out in the market. Its predecessor, the HP Mini 1000 series was comparatively lighter and thinner. But then, there are few additional features that this 110 netbook has taken charge of, so the thickness and the heftiness are not much bothered.

This HP Mini 110 10.1″ netbook has an LED backlight display screen and the screen is fortunately of the matte type. Now this is great news for the users who get so irritated when there are problems in using the screen because of the varying light. The matte display has made the job easier, since the users do not have to worry about the glare. They can freely sit even in places where the amount of sunlight would be really high. The resolution of the screen is about 1024 x 600 pixels, which is not an excellent score for a netbook of 10.1″ screen. But indeed, for an affordable netbook that has to perform only the basic functions, this is more than sufficient. At the front side, there is an LED on the left to indicate the power and there is another LED to indicate the wireless connection.

Keyboard:

One of the achievements for the HP Mini 110 10.1″ Netbook is its keyboard. This keyboard is perfect, both in its design and comfort. The keyboard is 93% full size textured and the keys are very flat with good response. Flat keys mean that typing would be really easy and comfortable. Moreover, since the size of each key is exact, the users can type a big document in no time!

Touchpad:

The touch pad or the track pad is positioned right below the keyboard as any normal laptop or notebook. This touchpad has a smooth surface and the two mouse buttons, the left and the right are positioned on the extreme left and right sides of the trackpad respectively. This might be difficult for some users because these buttons are unlike the normal ones where the mouse buttons are placed at the bottom of the touchpad. Moreover, there is another small problem; the touchpad does not have a switch to turn on/off the usage of this pad. The lack of this on/off button might result in problems like unknowingly clicking on an icon with the wrist.

Microphone, head phone and Camera:

The microphone and camera are two important essential requirements for any netbook these days. Right from contacting a person who is far away to having important video chats, the microphone and the web camera play the top most roles. Fortunately, the HP Mini 110 netbook computer has an inbuilt microphone and camera. The web camera is positioned on the top bezel of the screen and it does a good work.

Speaker:

The HP Mini 110 series netbooks come with integrated speakers. The speaker ports are present below the screen on the top part of the netbook. These speakers do justice to the cost and they function fairly well without any serious complaints.

Ports:

The presence of ports is what decides the height of demand for a netbook, and keeping the cost in mind, this netbook has a decent number of ports. Beginning from the right side far end of the netbook, there is the Ethernet port for getting wired connection to the Internet and this is followed by a VGA Port for connecting to an external monitor. A 2-in-1 card reader is next in the queue and that in turn is succeeded by two USB Ports. The card reader is very useful since it can actually read the data from memory cards, for instance, the photos from the digital camera can be easily read and worked, with the help of this card reader. On the left hand side, there are the ports for lock or security, power, fan vent, another USB and a single port for headphone and microphone. The sad news is that there is only one single port for headphone as well as microphone which means that the users can not listen to the audio and at the same time speak over the microphone. But then, happy news is that there are 3 USB ports, which is a pretty good number for a netbook which is easily affordable!

No Optical Drive:

The HP Mini 110 netbook does not have an inbuilt optical drive and so the users have to buy it at an additional cost. So, for those who do not have any necessity for a drive, there is no trouble. But for all movie lovers this definitely adds up to their budget.

Connectivity:

The main functionality of a netbook is the facility to get connected to the internet. The HP Mini 110 1GB RAM Netbook provides both wired and wireless connection. The wired connection can be availed by connecting to the ethernet port. The wireless connection is also available using which the users can access the net at a very fast rate. The bluetooth connection is also available, but it is optional so it has to be got as an extra accessory at an additional cost.

Fan Noise and Heat:

To reduce the heat produced in the netbook, fan vents are placed and it ejects the heat out. The fan vent is present on the right side of the netbook and this fan does not produce any irritable noise. Unless the users are in an extremely silent place, the fan noise is not irritably audible. The heat produced while working also does not produce any adverse effects and it is only mild.

Memory and Processor:

For any technical product, memory is one important aspect, because the amount of storage capacity decides the demand for a product. This HP Mini 110 netbook has a 1GB of on board memory and this can be upgraded up to 2 GB if the users wish so. Moreover, there is 160GB of SATA hard drive and it can be extended to 250 GB, all at extra cost. This memory is sufficient for the normal users. Most of the netbooks these days go in for an Intel Processor and the HP Mini 110 netbook also has taken up the Intel N455 processor. The speed is really good and the basic works can be performed without any issue.

Battery:

The Li-ion battery is used for operating the netbook. It usually goes with a 3 cell battery that has a lifetime of around 2-3 hours. But then, for those who can tip off few more extra pounds, they can make use of the 6 cell battery to increase the time of work to nearly 5-6 hours. The addition of 3 cells implies that the weight and the thickness would be obviously higher. Moreover, there will be a protrusion at the back which might hinder the placing of the netbook on a flat surface for few users. But basically the compromise on extra weight and extra space is worth when you think of the battery life!

Operating System:

The HP Mini 110 netbook has the Windows 7 pre installed in it. The users can choose the Windows XP version if they so desire. The Windows is an excellent operating system that is comfortable for all the users, so, there will be no trouble in working with the operating system software and hence there will be smooth execution.

Eco friendly:

The netbooks that carry an “Ecofriendly” tag means that the design and working of the product is in such a way that it does not affect the environment. The netbook has been designed to reduce the energy costs and also to decrease the greenhouse gas emissions. This HP Mini Netbook has the “Energy Star” and this means that it serves the people in the right way without causing any damage to our environment.

Sync:

Now that the HP Sync is available, the users can easily transfer any kind of files from any notebook or PC to their mini netbook easily in just few seconds. It actually works through the HP Syncable software that comes pre-installed in the Mini Netbook. The users are also provided with a copy of the software and they can easily run the software on the required media. Using this software, the netbook can be connected to the other digital media and hence photos or files of any type can be copied to the netbook provided they are in the same network. Though this sync is very useful and sounds simple, practically there have been some complaints by the users.

Cloud Drive:

Cloud drive is an interesting software that helps the users in saving the memory space of their netbooks. In short, as the name suggests, all the files and documents required by the user will be available in the “Cloud” and the user can make use of the files from anywhere around the world, with one basic credential, the Internet connection. So, with just an internet connection the users can access “their and only their files” that have been uploaded in the HP cloud drive. The users can actually work with the files from any other PC or other media, provided they have the net connection, as said earlier. Moreover, HP offers its users confidentiality of the contents, so wipe away all the fears of the files being accessed by wrong people. It is great news that this software has been included in the HP Mini Netbook saving the time as well as space.

Performance:

The HP 110 Mini Laptop gives a good audio and video performance. This model is similar to its predecessor HP Mini 1000 in many ways except for few physical aspects where the Mini 1000 has an upper hand. However, as regards the performance, the 110 mini netbook is equally good, though excellent would be too much. The netbook overall is good and it has done justice to the amount that it costs!

Warranty:

1 year warranty is covered for this mini netbook and this service is inclusive of the parts, labour and service of any kind. However, this 1 year time period can be extended to nearly 3 years with few extra formalities.

Verdict:

The HP Mini 110 netbook is cheaper yet it has many features. It has 3 USB ports which very few netbooks offer and has all the other basic attributes that a netbook ought to have. If you are unmindful of the slight extra weight or extra thickness, then no worries, the HP Mini 110 netbook is definitely of your taste.

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HP Mini 110 Netbook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	HP
Model Name	HP Mini 110 Netbook
Dimensions: (L x W x H)	10.55 x 7.64 x 0.93-1.26 in
Weight	2.7 lbs
Type	Netbook
Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch
Screen Type	LED backlit widescreen
Screen Resolution	1024 x 600
Internal Components
Processor	Intel Atom N455 (533MHz FSB, 1.6GHz)
RAM	1GB DDR2 (Extendable up to 2 GB)
Hard drive	160 GB (Extendable up to 250 GB)
Keypad	Easy to work keyboard with good response of the keys
Touchpad	Yes
Multimedia
Chipset and Graphics	Mobile Intel 945GM Express; Intel GMA 950
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support	WLAN 802.11 BG
Memory card slot	SD card reader built-in
Connectivity	3 USB 2.0 ports, 2-in-1 memory card reader, 1 VGA video output
Warranty	1 Year complete warranty

Acer Aspire One D250 is a 10.1″ netbook produced by the international organization Acer. Netbooks are nothing but handy, compact and easy to use shorter versions of the laptops and notebooks. They are as simple as they can be, but at the same time, equally productive. The reduced sizes and the reduced features also pave way to the reduced cost netbooks. These cost effective netbooks are also known as cheaper notebooks with few features that are excluded simply because they are way too expensive to be covered within a price range.

It looks like Taiwan has always been aiming for producing good netbooks because two companies from Taiwan have been highly competitive and are producing many netbooks. They are Acer and Asus. While this Acer Aspire One D250 can no way be compared to the natural beauty Seashell of Asus, the latter company’s products can obviously not be compared to the Acer’s Aspire D250 model in terms of the cost. This D250 netbook is an updated version of the company’s previous model D150. All the errors that were found in the 150 model were corrected and there evolved a new model under the name Acer Aspire One D250 netbook. This Acer Aspire One D250 10.1” netbook is a really cheap model out in the market and it has been targeted for users who are not more into the computer and technical field, but would use it just as an aid. For instance, this model is for those who occasionally type, rarely sit for hours together in the net and listen to music only at times. Though the productivity and success of the netbooks is not much commendable, they offer the users the best of what they can. These netbooks contain many things but not everything. All the basic features are present for sure and for the first time it runs on the mobile software Android. So what are the features that Acer offers its user at a mind blowing cheaper price? Let us see.

Design:

Build:

One thing that makes a product very attractive and also makes it the most wanted is the outer appearance. The D250 10.1″ LED-Backlit Display Netbook model has an appearance that might not compel the users in to buying the product the moment they set their eyes on the tiny netbook, but then, it is definitely one of those good looking models that come within the price range of this particular one. The Acer Aspire D250 comes in four different colours, the beautiful sapphire blue, the elegant seashell white, the haunting diamond black and the bright ruby red. All these colors enhance the coolness of this object. This 10.1” netbook has a native resolution of 1024 x 600 which is good enough for its price, though not totally satisfying. Beginning with the design, the D250 netbook has appearances similar to the D150 in certain ways although not entirely. The screen has an LED backlight display which is supposed to adjust to the lighting of the environment and make the user work comfortably. But then unfortunately, the screen is covered with a glossy material and this naturally means that reflection and glare will be a problem. Particularly, if the users are going to work for a long time, they would find their eyes getting irritated because of the glossiness. This netbook has a design which makes it a light weighted device that can be carried easily in their bags. It is thinner than the 150 model. It weighs about 1.27 Kg (if the battery has 6 cells) or 1.11 Kg (if the battery has only 3 cells), with the dimensions of the width, depth and height as 258.5 x 184 x 25.4 mm respectively.

Keyboard:

The keyboard of the Acer Aspire One D250 is really small and it is placed at the base of the machine. The keyboard is neatly designed with the keys that are very small in size. This might be an issue for the regular users. All the keys are present in their appropriate places. Good typists can manage with this easily. If you are someone who is not even sure where the letter “a” is exactly on the keyboard and can not press the right button when their eyes are on the screen will have complaints on this aspect. This model is not for those who fumble for the letters while it would be completely suitable for the simple users or fast typists. The keyboard does not occupy the entire space on the base, but occupies only after some distance from the edge on all the sides. This actually reduces the size of the keys and in turn, the comfort.

Touch Pad:

The touch pad is one feature that has many errors that can not be debugged. In fact, it was this touch pad where its previous model D150 faced a fall. The pad is placed below the keyboard and it has a very small area for operating the cursor. The touch pad is separated from the rest of the surface by deepening it. The size of the touch pad is inadequate and so not easy to use. At the bottom of the touch pad is a long horizontal button that is used for the left and right mouse button operations. There might be few people who would want to use the external mouse after using the touch pad for some time because of the lack of differentiation between the left and right bar. If the size of the touch pad had been bigger, it would have been better. Also, the touch pad can sense the gestures which mean that photos can be easily moved or zoomed using the fingers. The photos can be zoomed using the pinch action, the pages can be moved from one to the next using the 2 fingers.

Microphone and Speaker:

The microphone is located at the top of the D250 netbook, above the screen and to the left of the camera. The microphone functions very clearly. It avoids the external voice and transmits only what the user speaks. The speakers are integrated on the set and it is not very good. Clarity is lacking in the speaker of the Acer Aspire D250.

Camera:

At the center of the bezel above the screen is positioned the camera that can be used for chatting online or taking snaps. The web camera is an integrated Acer Crystal Eye camera with crystal clarity and a resolution of 0.3 MP. This resolution is clear enough to have chats with friends or family who are across the seas.

Processor and Memory:

The Processor of the Acer Aspire One D250 is a normal Intel Atom Processor with two options, the lower N270 or the higher N280. The N270 has a speed of 1.6 GHz while that of the N280 is 1.66 GHz. There is 1 GB of onboard memory storage though it can be extended up to 2 GB. The hard drive storage capacity is about 160 GB which is really good. The speed of the memory and the processor are quite reasonable. Moreover, it is not good to expect more from a budget model.

Ports:

There are a number of ports available in this small netbook. Beginning with the left hand side of the netbook, there is the ethernet port for getting connected to the internet, then there is a fan vent which sends the heat developed inside the netbook to the outside. This in turn is followed by the VGA plug and a USB 2.0 ports, an audio in and an audio out. The Microphone and head set can be connected using this. If these are the ports on the left hand side, there are more exciting but common ports on the right side.

On the right side, there is the connection for the power adapter which is used to charge the battery, two USB 2.0 ports and then a SD Card slot. There are a total of 3 USB 2.0 ports in this netbook which is excellent. Moreover, the SD card slot is a Multi-in-1 reader which is really good.

Upgrades:

Upgrading the hardware or the memory will no longer be a trouble if you have the D250 model. Flipping back the netbook reveals three lids that cover the hard drive, the memory and an empty slot for mini PCIe cards. The lids can be removed by unscrewing the screws and the hard drive or the memory can be taken out. Hence, they can be upgraded to a higher version.

Android:

This is the first netbook that has been produced by Acer that comes with the special application software Android. This software works really well and the application of a software that was used for mobiles to the netbook means so much and Android did keep up to its standard.

Connectivity:

Both wired and wireless connectivity are present in this D250 Lean Design netbook. This is not something unusual for a netbook, but indeed needs to be mentioned because of the highlight, the price tag. The wireless connectivity switch is present at the left side on the front at the base portion of the netbook and this switch can be used to avail the internet connection via wireless system. The coverage of the wireless connection is WLAN 802.11 BG. Normal usage of the wired net can be made by connecting to the ethernet port. Access to internet is good enough though best would be an overstatement.

Heat and Noise:

The heat emission is as normal for any other netbook in the market. So this does not add to the down side of the netbook. The touch pad below the keyboard and the memory area at the back are the areas that get heated up easily when the stress is more. Otherwise the hotness is nominal for a cheaper netbook. The ventilation for the heat to be thrown out is present as a vent at the left side of the netbook and the noise produced by this fan is not really bad.

Battery:

There are two types of batteries that go along with this model, they are, the 3 cell Li-ion battery or the 6 cell battery. The normal expected life of the battery life on single charge is only 3 hours and this can be achieved only if the book is used for very light purposes. If the job is more, the time of lasting of the battery is very less. In fact, under slightly straining conditions, the battery was found to last for only 2 hours and 32 minutes. But then, the 6 cell battery provides battery life for nearly 6 hours which is pretty good for a netbook that is very cheap. Obviously, there would amount an extra weight because of the addition of 3 cells while it would not be a matter for those who only mind on the life of the battery.

Performance:

The netbook has so many complaints, especially in the fields of touchpad and the battery. But in spite of that, it manages to put up a decent show. The Power consumption of the netbook is a nominal 30 W. The audio and video plays back are only okay. All normal and simple operations can be performed at a good speed and with ease while the complex or straining operations do not suit this model. This netbook has a pre installed Microsoft Windows which is just basic but functions without any trouble.

Warranty:

The Acer Aspire One D250 comes with a 1 year International Travelers Warranty. Though this warranty does not include the replacement of the netbook, all the important repairing work will be taken care of by the company.

Verdict:

The Acer Aspire One D250 has many features. They are not out of the box for a netbook, but out of the box for a cheaper netbook. So many compromises have been made by Acer for producing this model just for the sake of having reduced the cost. But is it necessary? Just tip off a few more pounds, and you would be using a better netbook. But a few pounds definitely mean something. So to cut the ice short, if you are only keen about the cost, then this model would suit you. But not for those who intend to work more. Compromises can not be compromised, definitely not in the field of performance.

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Acer Aspire One D250 10.1 inch Netbook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Acer
Model Name	Acer Aspire One D250
Dimensions: (W x D x H)	265.5 x 184 x 25.4 mm
Weight	1.11 Kg or 1.27 Kg
Type	Netbook
Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch
Screen Type	LED backlit widescreen
Screen Resolution	1024 x 600
Internal Components
Processor	Intel Atom N270 (533MHz FSB, 1.6GHz) or N280(1.66 GHz)
RAM	1GB DDR2 (Extendable up to 2 GB)
Hard drive	160 GB
Keypad	Very small but good response
Touchpad	Yes, with Multi touch facilities
Multimedia
Graphics	Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support	WLAN 802.11 BG
Memory card slot	Multi-in-1 card reader
Connectivity	3 USB 2.0 ports, Audio line in, Audio line out, 1 VGA video output
Other Detail
Warranty	1 Year complete warranty

Elonex 10.2″ widescreen netbook is one that focuses on the basic needs. Based in Coleshill in Warwickshire, this UK based organisation has been producing a wide range of products and this is one of them. The netbook by Elonex is a simple and a neat one with not many features, but includes only the most essential ones. It has an average appearance and okay features. This netbook claims to be thin, ultra fast and also ultra portable with its light weight. But it lacks some of the features that are found in many of the netbooks that are within its range of price. It is basically inexpensive, but not very good when the user starts counting the features. This is not a very expensive web book in the market and so it is reachable. But is it worth the few pounds? We had these questions too and the results are below.

Design:

Body:
The Elonex 10.2 inch netbook has the tag “Webbook” imprinted on its front side and also on the inside. The netbook comes in two colours, Black and white. Opening it reveals the screen and the keyboard. Majority of the inner part of the body is silver in colour with the exception of the black touchpad. The screen is a neat 10.2 inch with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels which is acceptable. It is as light as 1.3 Kg (yes, not very light weighted for a mini laptop), with the dimensions of 252 x 183 x 31.8 mm. The display screen has a glossy black finish and so finger print will not be much of a trouble. The overall design of the netbook is such that it is compatible and easy to work. It is thinner than many netbooks in the market and also claims to be ultra fast and ultra portable as said earlier. Ultra portable, may be, but ultra fast is not sure. But then, it has a simple design that does justice to the pounds that has to be given from the user’s wallet.

Keyboard:
The keyboard is a normal QWERTY one and has the keys covering almost the entire base leaving only little space on the edge. The keys are soft and give good and immediate response. But the keys are quite small, especially the keys other than the alphanumeric are very much small that it becomes quite a big task to type. The keyboard is thus similar to that of any netbook except for the size.

Touch Pad:
The touchpad of this Elonex webbook is tiny and is black in colour. There are two buttons at the bottom, the left and the right mouse button and they are silver in colour. This contrast colour arrangement is neat and perfect. But since the size of the touchpad is very small, it does not give laudable performance. On the contrary there have been complaints that the touch pad gets struck up in the middle and gives a poor performance at times. For light users this touch pad is more than enough.

Ports:

There have been no sacrifices in the field of the number of ports. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports which is a very good quantity for a budget netbook. It has almost all the ports. There are also 6 LEDs at the front on the right, to indicate the power, battery, connectivity and the like.

At the front, there are the jacks for headphone and microphone and the SD card reader slot follow them. The SD card slot can read any of the three types of cards, namely, SD, MMC or MS Pro. These ports are located on the left side of the netbook. There is also provision for taking safety measures using the kensington lock that is placed alone at the back side of the netbook. On the left side, there is a fan vent, which is followed by a USB 2.0 port and an ethernet port. The presence of a single USB port on one side makes connection to the flash or any drive easier. On the right hand side, there are two more USB ports, a VGA port and a Power plug.

No Camera, No Bluetooth and No Optical Drive:

Two topics under discussion have been eliminated. The Elonex webbook has neither a camera nor bluetooth connectivity. Absence of web camera in a web book might be disappointing, but since this is a basic model, if you are into only light works you would not have the need for a camera and would therefore not notice the hole in the wall. Absence of Bluetooth is not very bad news since it offers the other modes of connectivity in a satisfying manner (that too only for light users), both wired and wireless connection. The absence of an optical drive would be a great shock for those who are used to watching movies with the CDs or DVDs. This is one big drawback that the users have to get accustomed to.

Microphone and Speaker:

As any other laptop or netbook, the microphone is located above the screen at the top and functions fairly well. The netbook neither functions too well nor has any mistakes in transmitting the audio. The speakers are integrated and they produce an average audio output.

Interface:

The Elonex 10.2 inch widescreen webbook runs either on Linux’s Ubuntu or Windows XP. It basically comes with the Linux pre installed. Windows is the most compatible and it responds pretty well to the users’ request. Also, the user can upgrade to the windows 2000 if they so desire. There have been so many negatives about the Ubuntu, though it is faster, and it seems like many users are not finding it much user friendly. The market of the Elonex netbook has gone down mainly because of its OS since it lacks the “user-friendly” feature. But for simple applications and simple works, any OS would be okay. Games can be played comfortably in this model and though the screen is only 10.2” there is adequate standard.

Connectivity:

None of the laptops or netbooks these days comes without an internet connection and it has become the “Must-have” features instead of being optional. So to contribute internet connection in the wireless mode, Elonex uses the Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and this is good for sending emails or for light browsing. As usual, wired connection is available and the RJ45 plug can be used for that. The speed is about 100 mbps which is nominal. A surprising feature for the users is the compatibility for 3G! So the users can make use of the features of the 3rd Generation, though the USB Dongle should be bought separately making use of this 3G and it naturally requires few extra pounds.

Memory:

Budget netbooks do not have much to offer on the memory and this particular one could afford only 512 MB (only half GB) of memory. The hard drive capacity is only 80GB. But this is sufficient for having all the favorite songs or videos of the user. The processor is only a 1.6GHz VIA Nano C-7M which is not very popular.

Battery:

The Elonex 10.2” netbook comes with a 3 cell Li-polymer battery. The energy consumption is 30WHr.The presence of only 3 cells obviously means that there would be a down in the sustenance. The battery performance is only average. It could be stable only for 2.5 hours on average and might probably extend to 3 hours under very light conditions. This two and half hours is a good one for a budget netbook though it can not be compared to many products out in the market that offer higher battery life (it has to be said though, at a higher cost!).

Performance:

With few limitations, there should not be many expectations. If you agree to this point, then you would not be complaining to the dealer from whom you bought this product. It does a good job only under mild conditions. The audio and video performances are not up to the mark. The speed of the processor is not excellent.

Warranty:

Elonex provides the users of the 10.2″ widescreen netbook with a warranty for 1 year.

Verdict:

As said earlier, light conditions would make the working smooth. Once the user tries to impose more loads for the memory, the user would find the device getting tougher to work. This netbook would suffice the students and people who do not use it much, but it definitely has no role in an office where the work load would be more. This budget netbook lacks some vital features. In this competitive world, when a number of products are being produced everyday, the demand varies from time to time and so if you are a contented person looking out for a simple machine that can maintain your accounts, have a record of your works and also help you listen to songs with audible clarity when you are in a tensed or relaxed mood, then this could be your choice. Mark the words, this could be your choice and not “would” be.

Elonex 10.2″ Webbook Netbook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Elonex
Model Name	Elonex Netbook
Dimensions: (W x D x H)	252 x 183 x 31 mm
Weight	1.3 Kg
Type	Netbook
Display
Screen Size	10.2 inch
Screen Type	LED backlit widescreen
Screen Resolution	1024 x 600
Aspect ratio	16:9
Internal Components
Processor	1.6 GHz VIA Nano C-7M
RAM	512 MB DDR2 (Extendable up to 1 GB)
Hard drive	80GB
Keypad	Very small but good response
Touchpad	Yes with Multi touch facilities
Multimedia
Graphics	Integrated UniChrome Pro II Graphics and video processor
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support	WLAN 802.11 BG
Memory card slot	3-in-1 SD card reader
Connectivity	3 USB 2.0 ports, Audio line in, Audio line out, 1 VGA video output
Other Detail
Warranty	1 Year complete warranty

Netbooks have replaced the conventional Personal computers and the trendy laptops just some time back. The invention of the netbooks is not just a change brought out, but an evolution. The Netbook is attractive, cute and stylish. The gifts of Nature do not require a second look to gain attraction as they are the ones which make us fall in to the category of “love at first sight”. The Seashell design of the Asus 1005 HA is no exception to this simple yet meaningful theory. Having the outlook of a stylish seashell, this model is all set to attract the users in to buying this product. But appearance is not the sole key to success. It is just one of those factors which make the users to take a look at it, the moment their eyes catch sight of it. The Taiwan based company always tries to “improvise” on its products and thus it brought out an array of netbooks and the latest model is the Asus 1005 HA 10 inch Netbook. This latest version of the netbook has its own features in addition to the ones in use by its predecessors.

Asus 1005 HA is Eee pc netbook with a neat design, good number of ports and also with reasonably good performance. The laudable features are many while the blamable features are only countable. At an affordable price, this 10.1 inch notebook has achieved all that it can afford with minor defects which are acceptable. The presence of 3 USB 2.0 ports is a great boon though the number “3” is pretty high and unwanted for few people. There are provisions for VGA port, SD card reader, Keningston lock and fan vent. There are good microphones, speakers and above all, there is the touch pad with multi touch facilities. The users can make use of WLan for wireless connectivity, in addition to the traditional ethernet port. Let us study all about this recently released netbook to know if this 1005 HA was just an ordinary seashell or a pearl oyster!

Two Configurations available:

The major chaos with this model is that it not just one model but it comprises two models, that is, the processor of the Asus 1005 HA netbook can be either 1.6GHzN270Atom or 1.66GHzN280Atom. The N270 model is cost-efficient but is devoid of Blue Tooth connectivity, has a lower 6 cell lithium battery that can function properly only for 8.5 hours and has only 0.3 MP camera while its direct counterpart the N280 is costly but facilitates Blue tooth connectivity, 1.3 MP camera and the high grade Lithium battery that can work for nearly 10 hours. This results in the user’s confusion in making the right choice between the two.

Design:

Body:
As mentioned earlier, the design of this slim and exquisite Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbook computer is attractive and elegant carrying an attire of richness. Looking at the netbook when it is closed, the front portion is thin and tapered whilst the rear portion of the netbook is slightly thicker. The Asus 1005HA netbook comes in two colors, white and black. The lid is very shiny and this glossiness has a disadvantage, it gets easily dirty and smudged. This can be hidden to some extent in black color netbooks than in white. To facilitate the easy opening of the netbook, there is a lid both on the top and the bottom. Opening the lid displays all the features. The top portion of the netbook is completely black in color while to the contrast, the base comprising of the touch pad and keyboard is purely white. The display is matte while the surrounding portion is glossy. This makes reading the contents on the display easy even when the light conditions are unfavorable. The display is a neat 10 inch and the resolution of the screen is a decent 1024 x 600 pixels.

Keyboard:
The keys are flat with good response. The keys might seem little hard for the typists while it would be no big deal for those who do not have much use of it. All the keys are present with a neat layout and occupy the maximum space possible, similar to the computer keyboard. But few keys like the page up and page down might be quite difficult to operate because of their smaller size. Overall, the keyboard is fine. On both the sides of the keyboard at the top are two buttons, touch pad button and power button. The left side button above the keyboard is the control button for the touch pad. The users can switch on the touch pad when needed. A main advantage of having this button is that the users can comfortably work with the keyboard without the fear of unknowingly placing their fingers on the touch pad which senses the touch and moves accordingly. At the extreme right end above the keyboard is moused a power button which is used to switch on or off the netbook.

Functionality of the Multi Touch:

The free space below the keyboard contains few important features. One is the touch pad. This track pad can sense gestures. The movement of fingers for zooming in or out the photos is feasible. The touch pad can be easily sensed by the users just by touching it without looking at it. This is because of the tiny dots on the surface. The left and right mouse buttons serve as a kind of boundary to the touch pad. These mouse buttons are placed below the touch pad. It might seem a little difficult to differentiate between the left and right since it is almost like one big button.

LED:

Asus Eee PC 1005 HA has five LEDs at the side of the touch pad and below the key board. The LEDs are used for indicating power, battery, hard drive, wireless connectivity and also for indicating caps lock respectively. Since it would not be easy to open the netbook every time to check whether the power is on and also to check the status of the battery, Asus has provided its users with these LEDs which can be seen even when the netbook is closed. Thus a big nuisance has been avoided.

Microphone and Camera:

Asus 1005 HA 10″ Netbook Laptop comes with two microphones and a web camera, all the three positioned right above the display and the web camera stands as the separation of the two microphones. The microphone exempts the surrounding noise and transmits the voice of the speaker alone clearly. It receives the audio that is only within 60° of its proximity. The web camera is very clear in the N280 model because of the 1.3 MP while in N270 it is only 0.3 MP. This variation makes a very big difference in clarity. The function of the microphone and camera overall is pretty good.

Speaker:

Speakers play a very important role for the voracious music listeners who listen to music most of the time. The speakers are below the keyboard that is on the bottom side of the netbook. The volume of the two speakers is relatively high and there is also good stability through out the play of the audio.

Available Ports:

Happy news awaits people who got irritated in opening the covering of the ports to insert the flash drives or storage devices. The storage media can be inserted directly since it is not covered by any plastic lid. There are a number of ports available and they acquire their places on both sides of the unit.

There are five ports on the left side of the 1005HA netbook. They are, a power input port for connecting the plug, a VGA port for connecting to another monitor, Keningston lock and also a vent for releasing the hot air from the fans. The right side of the netbook hosts a slot for SD card, 2 plugs, one for connecting to head phone and the other for connecting to microphone, two USB 2.0 ports and finally an ethernet port. The presence of an ethernet port means that it is possible to connect to the internet. Moreover, since there is a slot for inserting Security Digital (SD) memory cards, the users can transfer photos from digital camera to their netbook and are free to manipulate with those photos. All the ports that go along with this model are perfectly fitting and are good in quality.

Connectivity:

Asus 1005 HA 10 inch netbook has provisions for both wired and wireless network. Wired network can be achieved through the ethernet connection. In the case of wireless network, this model runs on WLAN 802.11 BGN.11n which facilitates quick usage of the internet and its features. When you are traveling in air plane or when you are jobless and enjoying the comfort of your bed or when you are in search of something very important on the net, you can use the netbook to provide full assistance at a very quick pace.

Heat:

The main disadvantage of this model is the emission of heat. The heat comes out more from the side portion of the netbook which houses the fan vent and the hotness becomes unbearable at times. Even when the netbook is not much in use, it emits a lot of heat. Also, the noise produced by the fans is clearly audible though it is not very loud. This adds to the down side of the netbook.

Memory:

The memory of the netbook is located at the bottom side of the unit. The capacity of the RAM is 1GB, 533MHz DDR2, but it can be extended up to 2 GB. There are a number of options to use the memory in an optimized and satisfactory way. 160 GB of HDD is available for the users to store data of their interest, be it music, video, confidential data files or project reports. In addition to this, Asus has a magnanimous attitude and has given the users another 10GB of online storage memory where the users can store the contents which can be accessed online. All credit goes to the hybrid storage system.

Battery:

The Eee PC 1005 HA contains a 6-cell-Lithium battery (4400 mAh) and it is present at the down side of the netbook. The plus point is that this battery is removable. There is a super hybrid engine feature included in this book which saves power and makes optimum use of it. N270 can work for a maximum of 8.5 hours while the more efficient N280 is stable for a longer 10.5 hours, as said before. Though these are under moderate conditions, the life of the battery varies depending on the environment and type of use.

Docking – A Feature:

Docking is a kind of program or software designed as an extra attribute to the netbook which is a thumb up for the model. There are features like the docking, vibe, sharing, Xperience and tools, all under the Eee sharing software which are of much use to the novices and also experts. The Tool sharing provides parental lock which is a relief to the parents as they can scrutinize the contents their children access and also have a control over them and also live update for updating the software. The Eee Xperience enhances the audio and video performance. The other features are used for sharing the data or downloading the contents from the internet. These features can be made available from the icons present at the top of the monitor.

Performance:

The next important consideration, secondary to battery life is the performance. The audio and video performances were relatively good though Samsung’s products seem to have performed better than this. The compatibility of this product with Windows software was really fantastic. On studying the sustainability of this netbook, though it does not exhibit extraordinary performance, they are satisfactory for a moderate netbook. Because of the variations in the model, the performance level also varies. As said earlier, the battery life of N280 is higher than N270. Also, because of extra features, the N280 is a step higher than its counterpart N270 in performance.

Warranty:

The warranty of this product is a complete 1 year for any kind of repair or replacement. But then, the battery warranty is only for 6 months.

Verdict:

Thus, this Asus 1005 HA netbook comes with a good number of ports, good audio and video performance, relatively laudable battery performance and sustenance. With all these on the positive side, the presence of two different types of processors with highly varying features adds to the negative side. Their principle “Easy to Learn, Easy to Work and Easy to Play” is clearly evident in the design and use of features of this model. It is appreciably easy and also interesting to use. The interface is also very user friendly. With all these at a very reasonable rate, what more can you expect from a small netbook? So, if you are on the look out for a reasonable netbook that can serve all the intended purposes in a decent manner, then Asus 1005 HA 10 inch netbook would definitely be on the list of your choices.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Netbook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Asus
Model Name	Asus 1005 HA
Dimensions: (W x D x H)	262 x 78 x 26.5~35.5 mm
Weight	1.4 Kg
Type	Netbook
Display
Screen Size	10 inch
Screen Type	LED backlit widescreen
Screen Resolution	1024×600
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Internal Components
Processor	Intel Atom N270 (533MHz FSB, 1.6GHz)
RAM	1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM (Extendable up to 2 GB)
Hard drive	160GB (+ 10 GB online storage facility)
Keypad	Flat keys with good feedback
Touchpad	Yes with Multi touch facilities
Multimedia
Graphics	Intel 945GSE and GMA950
Speakers	Built-in 2 stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support	WLAN 802.11 BGN
Memory card slot	2-in-1 SD card reader built-in(MMC/SD)
Connectivity	3 USB 2.0 ports, Audio line in, Audio line out, SD Card slot, 1 VGA video output
Other Detail
Warranty	1 Year complete warranty and 6 months warranty for Battery

ViewSonic is well known computer monitor manufacturer and its entry into netbook segment is the bold move. The netbook market is fully saturated and fiercely competitive segment played by major computer brands. The strategy behind the ViewSonic is to widen its product portfolio by launching ViewSonic VNB100 Netbook. The monitor specialist Viewsonic has launched two netbook in which ViewSonic VNB100 Netbook is one among them and targeted for people who want to stay connected while on go. This computer netbook mainly designed for quick surfing, chatting and for checking emails with its 10 inch wide screen. ViewSonic is very particular about price range and does not wants to compete with premium segment in the beginning of the launch that is why they have priced this netbook at lower range.

Design:

This ViewSonic VNB100 10″ netbook pc has classic look with glossy black lid and there is not much difference when compared to other normal netbook in the market. It is available in Pink, Yellow and White colour. The upper surface looks smooth and shinning, which is vulnerable to finger print smudges & dirt and needs regular cleaning. This laptop netbook not only looks more generic in manner but also feature less weight with 1.1kg. This ViewSonic VNB100 computer netbook sport three USB port and does not accentuate any point to differ from its rivals.

The right side has given much importance where two USB port is placed along with 5-in-1 card reader and the remaining one is put on left side next to the headphone jack and mic. Having three USB port is one of the advantage for this lower price range netbook when compared to other brands having only two USB. Though it seems uncommon that nobody would make use of three USB at a time, we are satisfied with three port connection for the price we pay. Additionally it has express card slot on the row along with the 10/100base Ethernet connection.

Key pad:

Keys are very closely designed and sometime it looks cramped and difficult for someone having fast typing speed. Many 10 inch netbook been praised for clear labelled and neatly designed keypads, ViewSonic VNB100 netbook pc also joins with the list of admired keypads. Though it has cramped keypad design, it does not posses any rubbish keys at the bay though targeted at lower price segment. Keypad design of this computer netbook is not totally been avoided but taken into to the consideration for analysis and readily been compared with Samsung NC10 and Asus Eee PC S101 netbook that has good keypad layout.

The track-pad is not smooth but it is wide and has enough area to have an interactive session with applications on the screen. Its relative space availability let you to work multi-touch with ease and comprehensive set of functions such as pinching and scrolling can be conveniently done with two fingered gestures. You can also zoom in and out the documents by simply tapping the stretching motion on the track-pad. Everything works fine with out any problem except the track-pad surface non-smoothness.

Screen:

ViewSonic has earned a good name in manufacturing reliable wide screens monitors and we normally expect that this netbook screen would also come from same gem. But ViewSonic has not involved in designing the screen but purchased it from vender including the chassis design. The 10 inch wide screen looks simple and nice without any error. This wide screen is made with TFT LED backlit and has 16:9 aspect ratio with both vertical and horizontal viewing angle. With even backlit screen, the images are sharp with perfect colour palettes. You no need to adjust the screen angle often in order to get the best picture and wide viewing angle does great job. The screen is made with glossy coating, which normally reflects the image and cannot be used outdoor or under any harsh lighting condition.

ViewSonic VNB100 Min netbook is fully equipped with Intel Atom N270 processor with 1GB of RAM. Surprisingly, this netbook pc has 160GB of hard drive space that allows you to save more contents and document files. It uses Microsoft Window XP OS and comes with Built in IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking system. Performance wise we are not been cheated but overwhelmed with its surprising features under the bonnet. It has comparable features and ready to be analysed with wide variety of netbook available in the market. This computer netbook has comfortable position to get good rating among users. Its battery life is poor and lasted nearly 1 hour and 50 minutes and does have any exciting features either. This make you to put this netbook connected with power plug all the time and does not provide freedom to carry it longer.

Warranty:

This netbook pc carries one Year International traveller warranty.

Verdict:

There is nothing special about this notebook that ultimately makes it stand out from crowd. The best part is it is less priced and has similar functions and component features compared with most of the netbook available in the market. The battery life and keypad design are some of the drawback of this netbook. If your price conscious and usage is simple you can go for it otherwise look for real beneficial best selling netbooks.

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ViewSonic VNB100 Netbook computer – Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	ViewSonic
Model Name	VNB100 Netbook
Dimensions: (W x D x H)	253 x 189 x 36 mm
Weight	1.4 kg
Type	Netbook
Display
Screen Size	10 inch
Screen Type	TFT LED backlit widescreen
Screen Resolution	1024×600
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Internal Components
Processor	Intel Atom N270 (533MHz FSB, 1.6GHz)
RAM	1GB RAM
Hard drive	160GB
Keypad	84 keys, including 4 arrow keys and 12 function keys
Touchpad	Yes
Multimedia
Graphic support	Intel GMA950 graphics support with 128MB shared memory
Speakers	Built-in 2 x 1.5-watt stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support	Wi-Fi, 802.11b/g Support, Ethernet
Memory card slot	5-in-1 card reader
Connectivity	3 USB 2.0 ports, Audio line in, Audio line out, Express Card slot, VGA D-Sub 15-pin video output
Other Detail
Warranty	1 Year International traveller warranty

Lenovo is not a popular name in the laptop market segment but it has good reputation in the field of business application computers. After introducing well build product line Thinkpad Laptop version, which was previously been marketed by IBM, Lenovo slowly plunged into the laptop market as well as netbook market with the launch of S9 an S10 netbook version. Later Lenovo comes with popular ‘e’ version of S9 under Ideapad series with improved battery life and design. There is no Mandriva or Ubuntu Open source OS rather you can find this ideapad S9e netbook with Linux version of SUSEX Enterprise applications. This ‘e’ version of Ideapad series is specially designed for students and workgroups who like to quickly browse and handle simple work while on travel. This netbook comes under Ideapad S series, which is made lightweight with basic configuration for home and school use.

Design:

This Lenovo S9e netbook does not come with any wacky kind of design and with sophisticated curve, which you normally find with Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap Netbook. It is simply built with boxy type shape with no non-sense curve and edges that look like a true business netbook at visual point of view. It does not mean that it is an unattractive netbook but Lenovo wants to maintain minimal size without unrealistic shrinkage of this netbook. It is fully made with matte black finish that does not attract any fingerprint smudges and scratches when compared with other glossy netbooks. This Lenovo ideapad S9e is a lightweight and a compact netbook that just weight 1.2kg with proportional dimension. This netbook has smaller chassis that surrounds the display screen with thin design.

Keyboard:

The bottom bay is also constrained with space and made the keypads fit into it. As a result, there is not enough space between the keys and they are closely built. You might feel little cramped with unavailability of space on the keyboard. Similarly the touch pad and mouse click buttons are small that need your attention when you use two finger to scroll through the applications. The usability of this keyboard has gained a little drawback with small sized shift key without any differentiation from other keys. This computer notebook does not create any pleasant environment with large keystrokes. Unusually the function key is placed in the area where you normally find Ctrl key at the bottom in the right side. This usability is something awkward and you would find difficult to operate both Ctrl key and Function key in the same place and you need to get used to it.

Connectivity:
The usability issue is well compromised by nicely built chassis design with comprehensive set of connectivity features that includes Express card slot. Lenovo IdeaPad S9e is the only netbook having Express card slot that is placed on the right side of the machine along with Ethernet socket, a USB port connection and a Kensington lock. This machine gets very hot during peak performance and when handling multiple applications. Thanks to wide window underneath the netbook that helps to disperse heat generated inside the machine. Additionally large air intake is placed on left side along with an SD card slot, VGA output and a USB port. The air intake keeps the netbook cool when heavy applications worked on the glossy screen.

Screen:

This IdeaPad S9e Mini netbook has 8.9 inch display unit and gives good impression when you first see the frame. The screen size seems to be very small and it would be better with 10 inch screen size, which you normally find in next version of ideapad S10e netbook. It is totally a glossy screen that makes you difficult to work under bright lighting environment and open sunlight. This 8.9 inch netbook is not following the most common 1024 x 600 pixel screen resolution, which you find in most netbooks and laptops rather it comes with 1024 x 576 pixel resolution, which is little disappointing.

Features:

This IdeaPad S9e 8.9″ computer netbook has decent spec and powered with Atom N270 processor. It has 1GB of RAM memory along with 80GB hard drive. The graphic is supported by Intel 945GSE chipset with moderate performance when compared with its rivals. This netbook has a standard wireless connectivity and this capability is overwhelmed by 802.11b/g wireless connectivity with Bluetooth technology that comfortably allow you to stay connected in wireless hotspot.  This machine does not have 3G connectivity, which is normally available in higher version of netbooks.
This Lenovo  S9e netbook comes preloaded with Window XP and feature Linux GUI as Lenovo Quickstart that present separate pre-window applications were you can have access with photo gallery, music player, skype chat, web browser and instant messenger. If you use these most frequently accessed applications in Windows then it would take time for booting but in Linux platform you can instantly access them and enjoy with less waiting. The Quickstart feature would let you to have greater control over pre-window applications and quickly shows them on the screen whenever you want. Practically for launching the web browser, Linux GUI Quickstart takes same time as in Window XP and there is no much difference.

Battery life:

This Lenovo IdeaPad S9e netbook PC comes with 3 cell battery with lifespan of 2.5 hours on single charge, which is considered to be poor and not up to the mark of expected battery performance. This 3 cell battery is placed at the rear end that looks like a tubular form and not bulky. When you run multiple applications the battery would not lost longer but when you use it for only document reader then it boost up to 3.5 hrs.

Performance:

Lenovo IdeaPad S9e Netbook has similar functions and performance when compared with other branded netbooks in the market. When it comes to show high definition videos along with demanding graphic tasks, this notebook takes a step back but performs well for simple tasks used for everyday purpose.

Warranty:

This Lenovo IdeaPad S9e Computer Netbook carries one year warranty.

Verdict:

Due to its poor battery life and some usability drawbacks, this Netbook does not score well and has no strong reason to suggest. Though it is in the lesser price range, this Lenovo netbook struggles to differentiate from its competitor brands. If you are price conscious then it is worth considering otherwise you can try Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap Netbook.

Lenovo IdeaPad S9e Mini Laptop – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Lenovo
Model Name	IdeaPad S9e Netbook
Dimensions W x D x H)	250 x 183 x 275 mm
Weight	1.2 Kg
Available Colour	Black
Components
RAM	1GB
Storage Capacity	80GB
Graphic support	Intel 945GSE chipset
Screen size	8.9 inch display
Operating System	Genuine Windows XP and Linux GUI
Processor	Intel ATOM Processor N270
Battery	3 cell battery
Battery life	2.5 hrs
Multimedia Support
Webcam	No
Speakers	Mono speakers
Optical drive	No
Connectivity
Ethernet connection	10/100 wired LAN
Wireless LAN	802.11 bg/n
Bluetooth	Yes
Port Connections
Ports	2 USB 2.0
SD Card slot	Yes
Express card slot	Yes
Warranty	1 Year

Acer Aspire One is the most popular version of netbooks in the market with different series and configuration available. This version provides from basic budget netbooks to more versatile netbooks having many features to cater the need for fully loaded computing.  AOA110-Ap series under Acer Aspire one category is a small netbook, which integrates all your personal work and entertainment while on go.

Slim Design:

This AOA110-Ap Mini Size netbook is made with nice curves at the edge that gives fine finishing. The slim structure is well portrayed with correct dimension of closing lid and underside, which nicely goes with fine bends at the corner with improved usability. When you open the lid you can see some warm and rounded bold section beneath the notebook screen that houses wide battery and lights that indicates the computing process. This bold rounded section beneath the screen has visible gap that is found between the screen and the hinge. Only two extreme corners of the screen is attached with the body of the netbook. It looks very delicate but the screen gives little flexibility with slanting screen position and looks sturdy. It is equipped with 0.3 mp webcam.

Screen:

This Acer Aspire One office Netbook comes with 8.9″ screen size and this small screen is glossy in its presentation. Normally glossy screen would not be preferred by users because of the reflection on the screen. This 8.9 inch netbook is exceptional and comes with great deal under budget range, whether you like the glossy screen or not is your personal choice. The screen position has to be placed correctly otherwise all the light will bounce back at you with reflection. This reflection would not be a major concern when you work under office or home lighting environment but when you move outside then screen would really annoys you. This 8.9″ screen has great clarity and sharpness; the colours are bold and strong with fabulous picture display at the lower price range of this netbook.

Connectivity:

Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap Netbook Computer comes with three USB port connections, two USB in the left hand side of the netbook along with Ethernet port, SD card slot and VGA out. The third USB is in the other side along with headphone port, another SD card slot and kensington security.

Components:

The keypads are designed with large size and give comfortable key stroke positions that include big enter key. The space is well distributed between the keys for instant key stroke response and there is also dedicated page up and down buttons. The trackpad looks small and strategically placed at the centre of the layout with lot of space around for comfortable wrist rest. In order to save the space, Acer has designed this trackpad with click buttons on either side and you need to get used to this new positions. This office netbook comes with 16 GB SSD for memory storage and its performance is average in speed when it comes to writing data. It is suitable for normal office use and everyday surfing. It has high definition audio support and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi system for interactive communication.

Linux Platform:

You would get some interested applications on software side and this Aspire One AOA110-Ap 8.9 inch laptop netbook is supported by Linpus Linux Lite version. The versatile applications are OpenOffice 2.3, Messenger, Aspire one Mail, Acer eRecovery Management and Windows XP Home. This Linpus Linux Lite is supplied with Fedora platform along with improved boot up time of approximately 22 seconds. This platform gives only partial applications, so you can prefer full distro version of Fedora platform.
The Linux OS in this netbook takes few seconds to switch from one category to another in Ubuntu interface because Linux file write operation is put into large batch. This slow interface performance along with SSD speed puts you in intermittent lock ups during file writing operations. It is not a major concern for online work and for everyday browsing and watching movies. This Acer Aspire one office netbook is a good machine and the internal two stereo speakers produce pleasant audio features.

Warranty:

Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap Netbook comes with one year international warranty.

Verdict:

This SSD netbook is priced competitively and Acer offers this machine for budget users. It seems to be a good deal though some drawbacks pinches you.

Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap 8.9″ Netbook – Technical Specifications, Features

Manufacturer	Acer
Model Name	Aspire One AOA110-Ap Netbook
Series	Aspire One A110
Dimensions	(W x D x H) 249 x 170 x 29 mm
Weight	1.26 Kg
Available Colours	Sapphire Blue, Seashell White, Golden Brown, Coral Pink
Components
RAM	1GB
Storage Capacity	16GB SSD also available with 120GB hard disk drive
Graphic support	Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
Screen size	8.9″ WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD
Operating System	Linpus Linux Lite version, Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Processor	Intel Atom processor N270
Battery	3 cell Li-ion battery
Multimedia Support
Webcam	Yes (Integrated 0.3Mp Webcam)
Speakers	Two stereo speakers
Optical drive	No
Connectivity
Ethernet connection	10/100 wired LAN
Wireless LAN	802.11 bg/n
Port Connection
USB port	3 USB 2.0
Card Slot Port	Multi in 1 card reader
SD Card Reader	Yes
Input
Keyboard	84 Keys
Touch Pad	Yes
Other Details
Installed software	OpenOffice 2.3, Messenger, Aspire one Mail, Acer eRecovery Management and Windows XP Home, Adobe Reader, Acer Launch Manager, Microsoft Office Trial 2007, McAfee Internet Security Suite 60 day trial version
Accessories	Additional battery, Carrying bag, External optical disk drive, External hard disk drive
Warranty	1 year

Already netbook market is been overflowed with enormous brands along with true standout features in which Samsung plays its part quite well with N series. Samsung N130 10.1 inch is a simple netbook without any exclusive features and mainly targeted for budget group users who look for common computing for both home as well as for office. It can be comfortably used for every day surfing, games and emails. Sometime N130 can also be used as a backup computer for business people who does not care even when it is lost or stolen.

Samsung has earned a good reputation in the field of well built keyboards, durability and consistent performance. Samsung N130 is not a premium range netbook like N140 but posses basic computing facility that enables Samsung to price this netbook at lower range to cater the need for budget buy. This N130 netbook does not follow any new design but refined from N140 premium range in terms of appearance.

Slim Design:

This N130 10.1 inch netbook Laptop has slim structure with 28.5 mm of height and comes with fully finished matte black smart chassis. The closing lid is made with durable plastic, which is capable of protecting the chassis from any scratches and scuffs. This Samsung netbook does not look much attractive and lacks flair of impression but showcases the profile without any fuss. The slim structure goes well with round edge design at the corner and this netbook is available in two colours such as black and pure white. Instead of power button there is a power slider, which is placed on front of the netbook for easy operation.

Full Sized Keypad:

Not all range of netbooks has full size keyboards and you would experience cramped typing position, which cannot be compared to mainstream laptop. Surprisingly Samsung has made this N130 netbook with 93 percent of full size keyboard layout, so you can expect some durability and performance from this keyboard layout. This is same keyboard layout, which is found in N140 premium range. The keys are slightly textured you can comfortably achieve maximum typing speed while on travel. Wide palm rest with more key space would enable you to reach the functional keys without any hassle.

This N130 10.1″ netbook computer has wide touchpad with 2.5 x 1.4 inch dimension and it enables you to reach across the screen without having to take your fingers out from touchpad. The touchpad has single mouse button in a bar like structure. It would have been better if the touchpad has normal two mouse buttons for easy traction and sometimes the button bar is hard to press. The distance between the touchpad and palm rest is short and has the same stiffness.

WideScreen with Aspect Ratio:

Samsung N130 Netbook has 10.1 inch widescreen with 16:9 aspect ratio with improved screen image quality. Contrast and brightness level is only fair and not that impressive. With the help of widescreen aspect ratio, N130 can be used to watch movies and play games. The screen does not reflect the image and project exact picture quality with crisp image. This 10.1 inch netbook does not give enough room to push the lid back for comfortable viewing angle.

The lid seems to be stiff and when you keep the netbook on your lap you need to sit with awkward position and with drooping posture to get better view of the screen. Samsung has made this netbook wide enough, so the vertical viewing angle does not create any problem when you spend long time watching the screen.

Features:

This Samsung N130 white, Black colour netbook has convenient power saving button on the keyboard and it is easy to turn this shortcut for power saving mode and make the backlight go off. This is similar to the desktop monitor and when you turn down the power saving button you cannot see any image on the screen but the image is still running. This process of power saving method is convenient then shutting down the display automatically after 2 or 3 minutes of idle time to show screen saver.

Battery Life of N130:

This N130 netbook is designed with 6 cell power battery that gives approximately 5 hours of battery life while on go. This feature is one of the selling points for this netbook. The 6 cell power battery slightly protrudes out from the base and raises the netbook for about quarter of an inch at the back. This naturally gives a slanting keyboard typing position. The extended battery life depends on the type of usage and if you use for reading the documents then the battery life even last for 7 hours.

Internal Components:

Samsung N130 10.1″ Widescreen Netbook is equipped with 1.60 GHz Intel ATOM Processor and 1 GB of RAM memory. You can also get Windows 7 starter as one year trial version, so you have lot of time to experiment with Windows 7 and be more productive before taking a decision. On top of the screen you can find integrated webcam, which is slightly fixed far from the centre position.

When you do chatting with your friends obviously your face will not be seen centrally and this really annoys the users. It has 160GB capacity hard drive, 3-in1 multi card slot reader along with three USB port for connecting various peripherals. The widescreen plays Youtube videos smoothly but the high resolution is limited to 480p and does not give enough support for high resolution images.

Warranty:

Samsung N130 has one year warranty.

Verdict:

Although N130 does not have interesting features, it is lower priced netbook. At this lower price range you are getting good battery life along with well made chassis and lid. If you are price conscious person looking for low cost netbook with good battery life then N130 will definitely suits you.

Samsung N130 Mini Netbook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Samsung
Model Name	N130 10.1 Inch Netbook
Dimensions	263.8 W x 185.5 D x 28.5 H mm
Weight	1.25 Kg
Available Colours	Black and pure white
RAM	1GB DDR2
Storage Capacity	160GB
Graphic support	Intel GMA 950
Operating System	Genuine Windows 7 Starter, Genuine Windows XP Home
Processor	Intel ATOM Processor N270 (533MHz, 1.60GHz, 512KB)
Battery	6 cell battery 40 Watt AC adaptor
Webcam	Yes (Integrated Webcam)
Speakers	Mono speakers
Optical drive	No
Ethernet connection	10/100 wired LAN
Wireless LAN	802.11 bg/n
USB port	3 USB 2.0
Multi Card Slot Port	3 in 1 (SDHC, SD, MMC)
Keyboard	84 Keys
Touch Pad	Yes
Installed software	Easy Battery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Easy Network Manager, Easy Display Manger, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (free 60-day trial), Easy SpeedUp Manager, SAMSUNG Update Plus, SAMSUNG Magic Doctor
Warranty	1 year