HP Mini 110-3135dx netbook is the new netbook from HP, which is built using Intel Atom N455 processor which operates at a frequency of 1.66 Giga Hertz. This has a level 2 cache memory of 512 Kilo bytes. Intel N455 is a single core processor.
The RAM memory is made up of DDR2 type RAM which is of size 1 Giga Bytes. The maximum memory to which the RAM memory can be extended itself measures 1 Giga Bytes. For Graphics processing HP Mini 110-3135dx has a separate onboard Graphics processor, which is from Intel named Intel Graphics media accelerator 3150. You can do all basic works with the help of the graphics.The video memory can be extended to a maximum value of 256 Mega bytes.
The Hard disk capacity of this laptop is 250 Giga bytes (SATA). The hard disk works at a speed of 5400 rotations per minute. . HP Mini 110-3135dx comes with genuine windows 7 starter operating system
The display measures 10.1 inches and this is built using the LED technology and anti glare coating is provided to the display to save the user’s eyes from preventing any possibility of glare that is produced on the display. The display of HP Mini 110-3135dx features widescreen and resolution it offers (1024 x 600)
The wireless connectivity that is available to the user is built based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and it supports versions g, n and b.
There is also an integrated webcam that is available in this HP Mini 110-3135dx and there is also an integrated microphone available in this laptop which allows the user to do voice chat along with the web cam the user can do video conferencing also. There is 3USB 2.0 ports are available. However USB 3.0 ports are not there. One headphone jack output is available in this netbook. This also has integrated speakers and this weighs only 3 lbs
There are various security features that are available in this HP Mini 110-3135dx namely, kensington microsaver lock slot, compliance with the third party security devices and power on password.
The power consumed is 30 watts that is provided by 30 Watts AC adapter that comes with the laptop. There is a 6 cell lithium ion battery through which the power is supplied to the laptop which is can store up to 55 watt hour
. There are other support softwares like Symantec Norton internet security 2011 anti virus pack which comes as a trial pack valid for 60 days, Sun Java, HP setup, HP power manager, HP support Assistant, HP recovery Manager and HP Quick Sync.
The multimedia softwares is included in HP Mini 110-3135dx are HP media Suite, HP music store, facebook, video, snapfish and Roxio CinemaNow, windows live photo gallery and HP barnes and noble e reader. There are HP games powered by wild tangent. Internet solutions like HP wireless Assistant, HP cloud drive and HP quick web available.. This is best fit for business usage as it provides good battery backup and is ultra portable.
Lenovo S10-3 Netbook is the latest notebook from Lenovo, the Chinese based multinational company who is into notebook manufacturing. This costs 300 dollars.The Lenovo S10-3 Netbook, six cell lithium ion battery, the power adapter, owner’s manual and few softwares like acrobat reader version 8.1, power 2Go and few other which are commonly used by the user.
This netbook uses Intel atom N455 single core processor which has a front side bus which works at 667 Mega hertz frequency, 512 KB L2 cache memory is present in this processor and also the operating frequency is 1.66 Giga Hertz. Though it is a single core processor but it integrated with Intel Hyperthreading technology which enhance the performance.
The RAM memory available in this netbook is 1 GB and the RAM is DDR3 category RAM. There is compatible with external optical drives which come via USB connectivity.
The screen size of Lenovo S10-3 Netbook measures 10.1 inches and it is lighted in the back using LED display. The maximum resolution supported by this netbook is 1024 X 600 pixels. This provides unmatched clarity and sharpness while watching movies or playing games on the netbook.
There is an 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive that is present in this netbook. The speed at which the Hard disk operates is 5400 rotations per minute. The faster speed at which the Hard disk read and write happens boosts the processors performance.
Lenovo S10-3 Netbook has Veriface facial recognition technology in place which secures the netbook. There is Intel GMA 3150 onboard graphics that is supported in this netbook for graphics processing.
There is a built in web camera available in this Lenovo S10-3 Netbook , the resolution of which is 0.3 Mega pixels. There is a 5 in 1 media card reader that is available in this netbook, using which the user can read memory stick, memory stick pro, multimedia card, secure digital and XD picture card formats. There three USB ports available in this netbook, which supports USB version 2.0 and provides high speed USB connectivity to the user. There is also built in wireless adapter which supports IEEE 802.11 b / g /n standards. There is also a built in Ethernet LAN available which supports speed of 10 / 100 Mega bits per second.
The battery backup can go up to 7 hours, this also comes with preloaded windows seven operating system. A trial version of Microsoft windows office 2007, which is valid for sixty days is also available in the preloaded software pack. The maximum RAM memory to which this netbook can be expanded is 2 Giga bytes.
There is no TV tuner card that is built into this netbook, there is no Bluetooth adapter that is inbuilt. The laptop falls into ultra portable category as it weighs less than 5.5 lbs. There is no HDMI output port also in this netbook. This does not qualify Energy star requirements also. This is simply the best fit for people who travel a lot for business meetings.
Samsung is going to unveil a new computer in netbook segment which is yet to release. The model is NP-NF210-A05. As per many laptop enthusiasts, it will become a big hit in the Indian laptop market due to the features it incorporates plus the price of the laptop. Let us see how Samsung NP-NF210-A05 will stand out from others. The MRP of the netbook will be 22990 Rs.
Samsung NP-NF210-A05 specs-
Samsung NP-NF210-A05 powered by Intel Atom N550 processor which operates at the clock speed of 1.5Ghz. Unlike other Atom processor, Intel Atom N550 processor is a dual core processor. N550 atom processor integrated with Hyperthreading technology that means each core of the processor can process two threads at the same time so that it can process 4 threads simultaneously. Thus, you can work with multi-threaded application smoothly. The processor comes with 1M of L2 cache which reduces latency. It has integrated graphics.
When comes to memory, Samsung NP-NF210-A05 comes with 2GB DDR3 memory.
It will offer a impressive disk storage of 320GB Hard drive space which is more than enough for a not only for homecomputing but office computing as well.
Samsung NP-NF210-A05 netbook runs on Windows 7 starter edition.
The netbook integrated with 10.1” anti-reflective LED backlit screen with resolution aspect of 16:9.
Other features include 3 USB 2.0 ports, 4 in one media card reader and integrated webcam.
For network support it offers both wired and wireless networking. Samsung NP-NF210-A05 also provides latest Bluetooth 3.0 support.
Samsung NP-NF210-A05 comes with 6 cell battery which provides 10.5 hours of battery life which is one of the excellent features of laptop.
Audio supported by SRS 3D sound.
The whole specs encircled by a beautiful Silver Chassis and island style keyboard that gives it a professional look. Another feature of Samsung NP-NF210-A05 it comes with beautiful curve designed look.
Pros of Samsung NP-NF210-A05
Samsung NP-NF210-A05 offers dual core processor with hyperthreading technology.
Bluetooth 3.0 support which download data at the speed of 24MPS.
Beautiful outlook
3 USB ports for fast data transfer.
Cons of Samsung NP-NF210-A05
Integrated Graphics which is not suitable power demanding game
Final thought
AT 22990INR Samsung NP-NF210-A05 can be a good choice as it offers impressive number of features like Bluetooth 3.0, dual core processor, webcam plus anti-reflective display.
We have already reviewed Asus latest netbook, ASUS Eee PC 1016p. When ASUS announced about Eee PC 11016p at the same time it made announcement of another Eee PC that is ASUS Eee PC 1018p which belongs to 10.1” display family as well. Now let us see what the netbook has to offer.
Specification of ASUS Eee PC 1018p
ASUS 1018p Eee PC comes with two choices of processor, there is a model Asus Eee PC 1018P-PU17-BK which comes with Intel Atom N455 processor while higher specs of 1018p ASUS Eee PC comes with Intel Atom N475 processor. Both are single core processor and having 2 threads but the clock speed is different in both cases. Intel Atom N455 clocked at 1.66GHz while Intel Atom N475 processes at 1.86GHz.
The ASUS Eee Pc 1018p equipped with 1GB DDR3 RAM. One should keep in mind that max RAM support of the 1018p netbook.is only 2GB. In my previous ASUS 1015PED review I mentioned that both N455 and N475 processor package comes with Intel Graphics, Intel GMA 3150 which not suitable for power demanding jobs like gaming, compiling etc. However, elementary task can be done with help of the processor and graphics it comes with. There is no details about graphics; neither in ASUS website nor in Amazon the details of graphics have been mentioned.
When comes to storage ASUS 1018p comes with 250GB HDD space and 500GB web storage.
Operating system is similar to ASUS 1015PED that is Genuine Windows 7 Starter
The netbook weighs approx 1.1Kg. The 4 cell battery of ASUS 1018p provides 9 hours of battery life
Connectivity features include 3 USB 2.0 , you need USB 3.0 then it is available on optional basis. The netbook comprises of inbuilt 0.3 megapixel webcam, VGA Port, 3 in 1 card reader, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS
ASUS Eee PC 1018p available in 3 colors White , black, aluminum finish
Pros of Eee PC 1018p
Extremely light
Web storage 500GB
Bluetooth
Long battery life
Optional Bluetooth
Cons
No HDMI
Features of ASUS Eee PC 1018p are similar to 1015PED. There are no significant changes you may observe. At $527.80 it available in Amazon which seems little seams expensive. The reason is the specification of ASUS Eee PC 1018-PU17-BK has no USB 3.0 port. You may get a notebook from Acer with same price and much advanced feature. However you might not get the long battery hour.
ASUS decided not to stop itself from releasing new Eee PC models. The reason is very clear. Every other PC makers are releasing new models now and then and to survive in the market ASUS has to compete with its competitor. ASUS Eee PC 1015PED is its latest addition to netbook segment. You can buy it by investing $380 ( Amazon) and it is available in 4 colors- blue black red and white.
ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-P, the higher specs of 1015PED is equipped with Intel Atom N475 processor which is a single core processor and can perform 2 threads simultaneously. The N475 processor clocked at 1.83GHz. It supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory. However, ASUS Eee PC 1015PED comes with 1GB DDR3 memory. One can extend it up to 2GB which is the max support. However the base model that is ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-M comes with Intel Atom N455. The main difference between N475 and N455 is there clock speed. N455 clocked at 1.66GHz
The processor package includes Intel GMA 3150 graphics which is suitable for basic works for browsing, writing etc. You can’t play games or perform power demanding tasks.
The screen size of Eee PC 1015PED is 10.1” and it is LED display. The WSVGA anti-reflective display has 1024 * 600 screen resolution.
The storage includes 250GB hard drive space. ASUS 1015PED provide 500GB web storage as well; one of the notable feature of this netbook.
It supports both wired and wireless networking. The wireless support includes 802.11 b/g/n wifi along with Bluetooth 3.0 support.
The netbook comes with 32bit windows 7 Starter Operating System
Other features include 0.3 megapixel webcam, 3 in 1 card reader, 3 USB 2.0 port or you can choose 2 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0. However, depends upon vendor as well
ASUS Eee PC 1015PED is provided with 6 cell battery which claimed to give 10 hours of battery life.
The keyboard is full-sized chiclet style and is covered within a smooth matte finished chassis, so no worry of catching fingerprints.
Pros of ASUS Eee PC 1015PED
Cons of ASUS Eee PC 1015PED
It is well known that ASUS Eee PCs are recognized for prolonged battery life. ASUS Eee PC 1015PED is not an exception. Good for student and mobile person because they need long battery life. It has optional USB 3.0 which is good for rapid data transfer. It can perform basic tasks very well. However if you love to play games or editing videos this is not suitable for you even old games can pressurize processor as well as graphics.