The popularity of the Netbooks has been on the rise in recent times. Powered by Intel Atom processors these netbooks have smaller screens, large battery life, small memory and light weight. Ideally suited for home net surfers and sales persons the sales of these netbooks have been rising. Let us take a look at the 3 cheapest netbooks available in the market
Acer Aspire One AOD250-1151
This Acer netbook is available for $268 at Walmart in limited quantities in selected stores. Checkout at your nearest store if these are available. Powered by Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.60 GHz, these netbooks have Windows XP, that is loved by a large users. The netbook features a 10.1′ LCD screen and an integtaed 802.11b wireless. The 1GB DDR2 memory is not great but will let you surf and do most routine works.
Asus 1005HA-MU17-BK 10.1″ Netbook
This netbook has the usual Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.60 GHz. It has 10.1″ screen, 1GHz DDR2 memory, 250 GB Hard Disk and comes with integrated wifi. If you like Windows 7 then this netbook is the right choice for you – priced at $283 and available at walmart. The netbook is also available at Amazon
Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-BK
The ASUS EE PC with 802.11b/g WiFi, ( off course no 802.11n) . It comes without Bluetooth. Its battery life is lower than the Eee PC 1005PE. However, its processor 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU the 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, and 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display makes it and excellent starter netbook. It runs Windows 7 Starter and according to Asus it can run for11 hours on a charge. Check out Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-BK at amazon for just $287 at the time of writing
Asus G73JH-RBBX05 is a good laptop that has a 17 inch LCD screen that suits best for gaming purposes, this laptop is released in this year (2010) and it expected to make a lasting impression on the gamers due to its quality and good configuration. This laptop from ASUS comes with a 1.6Ghz Core i7 Intel processor, 500 GB hard drive so that there is enough space for storage, 6 GB for RAM that is perfect for gaming purposes, 1GB Graphics Card. The laptop comes with the latest operating system 64 bits Windows 7 home premium. The original laptop had more memory (8 Gb) and a Blu-ray disk combo reader but later this had been skimmed down as the price was reduced. Also there had been an adjustment in resolution; the original laptop had a very high resolution that is best suited for gaming purposes.
The previous gaming system that came from ASUS always had garish color schemes and flashing lights, but in this G73JH all those stuff is replaced by a matte black lid and The keyboard deck does not have glossy look anymore now it is replaced by a rubberized texture. The lid has an Asus logo and a Republic of Gamers emblem, and is silver in color. This laptop is quite large in comparison with other models and therefore not travels friendly the weight of the laptop is considerably good.
The three buttons that are at the top to the left of the keyboard each perform a different function, one of the buttons change the screen color modes, one of them activates twin turbo mode which activates instant over clocking, a feature which is not really needed for this model, one of then turn the blue light under the screen off.
To help those who are suffering with computer ergonomics, the keyboard of Asus G73JH-RBBX05 is elevated to 5 degrees. There are two big vents at the sides to help cool the components inside. The laptop is also very silent as there is a battery pack between the vents, even when the laptop runs for many hours, this setup help it to stay cool.
The Asus G73JH-RBBX05 has a very good sound system equipped with 2.1 speakers so that the sound will not distort when you increase it to the maximum level. However when you are playing a game or watching a movie it is best if you use a headset to enjoy the best sound effects.
Pros
This laptop is correctly configured and suitable for gaming purposes, and the performance of the laptop is very good. The price of the laptop is correct and it worth buying for what you get.
Cons
Some of the cons of the laptop Asus G73JH-RBBX05 are that, it has a very small keyboard when you take the size of the laptop into consideration; also the media controls of the laptop are not discrete. The power supply of the laptop is very large making it not very convenient while traveling. The port assessment is very basic.
Bottom Line
Overall, the laptop is very good and is suitable for gaming purposes, though there are some minor complaints about the design, the Asus G73JH-RBBX05 has a reasonable price, and performance is good and is a good replacement for the desktop computers.
ViewSonic unveils its new ultra thin 14” ULV notebook, ViewSonic VNB141. The new model is fairly similar to its predecessor Viewbook Pro, though it is equipped with some remarkable features. At first impression, you can’t deny the attractive look of View Sonic VNB 141 which comes with simple glossy black chassis. The screen is little bigger than Viewbook pro. The keyboard is up to the mark and keys are well spaced, making typing very comfortable.
ViewSonic VNB141 ( from viewsonic website)
ViewSonic VNB141 has 14’’ WXGA LED Backlit display with 1366 X 768 pixels resolution, giving excellent picture quality. It’s Ultra low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor consumes less power but at the same time helps to complete plenty of tasks. It comes with pre-installed windows 7 home premium as operating system. ViewSonic VNB141 is equipped with 2GB DDR3 SDRAM memory and 250 GB SATA hard drive. One can’t say that this specification is good enough for a $830 laptop. You can easily avail notebook of similar specification at a lesser price.
If you take a look at the connectivity features then ViewSonic VNB141 notebook comes with 2 USB ports placed at the right side of the notebook along with mic/headphone jack and the optical drive. The power port and eSATA port is placed at the left side of the notebook along with VGA out and HDMI out. The front edge consists of memory card reader (7 in 1). For switching wifi radio there is a toggle, also placed at front edge of the system. Viewsonic VNB141 also has a 1.3 megapixels webcam.
Battery life of ViewSonic VNB141 is average. The 6 cells battery gives on an average 6 hours of battery life which is little disappointing.
Pros
The ultra thin light weight notebook is useful for travelers
Built-in camera helps you to connect with your closer ones.
14” screen size helps for easy viewing compare to 13.3” inch.
Cons
ViewSonic VNB141 is little overpriced.
Only 2 USB ports are there which is a little disappointing
Final thought
The ultra thin 14” ViewSonic VNB141 notebook is good for travelers or who has to move frequently. Though from manufacturer’s point of view it is aimed at student community but in that case, I think, they should have considered putting more battery life. Overall Specification is also fair. Price wise it is overpriced. If it were available at 150$-200$ cheaper than its current price, then I think it should have been more realistic.
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AMD refuses to give up giving tough fight to Intel. I have this Toshiba Satellite T135D notebook in my hand. More reviews coming up.
When it’s comes to buying a laptop or a notebook one can not ignore Toshiba. Now Toshiba has added a new model to it’s thin and light satellite T135 notebook series. T135D is integrated with AMD dual core processor and is powered by ATI Graphics. Now question is why should one buy Toshiba satellite T135D with AMD processor over Intel integrated Toshiba T135?
The Build and Specification of Toshiba 135D are as following
Toshiba Satellite T135D is powered by 1.6-GHz AMD Turion Neo X2 L625 processor and is integrated with expandable 4GB/8GB RAM. This 3.8 pounds ultra-portable laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) as operating system. With ATI Graphics and resolution of 1366 x 768, this backlit 13.3 inches Toshiba 135D laptop provides optimum picture quality for better gaming. However, if you try to view in sunlight then its glossy screen might create some problem due to reflection.
Toshiba Satellite T135D
Build wise both Toshiba satellite 135 and 135D are similar with glossy outlook. Also, the fine checkered pattern enriches its looks. One can choose the model between red, black and white colors.
The keyboard of both Toshiba satellite T135 and T135D are similar and comfortable to use.
The multi touch touchpad of Toshiba satellite, having size 3.2 x 1.6, has enough width compared to its height. So, one can move comfortably in horizontal direction while he might feel little obstacle moving vertically.
Toshiba Satellite T135D comes with 3 USB ports along with LAN, audio jack and VGA and HDMI ports.
It also incorporates Kensington Lock slot.
Battery life of Toshiba satellite T135D is, however, not very impressive and runs approx 6 hours only.
Performance wise Toshiba satellite T135D is better than intel based Toshiba satellite T135 as it is faster than the later. It is integrated with ATI graphics which is definitely good when it comes to gaming. Price wise it is cheaper by $100 than its counterpart Toshiba satellite T135 so I prefer it over T135.
Pros
Toshiba satellite is good performance wise.
Keyword is user friendly.
Price is reasonable.
Cons
Average battery life.
Have some heat related issues.
Final thought
Buying ultra-thin Toshiba satellite T135D at $599 is worth the money as it provides great performance and better graphics. Even though battery life of this AMD integrated Toshiba’s ultra thin model is not up to the mark still it makes sense to invest in it.
You may like to take a look at this laptop available at Amazon
When Acer officially unveiled the all-new TimelineX netbook series, it did not come quite as a surprise. But what excited many is the tremendous power performance and speed that these laptops offered to attract the younger and modern consumers. One of the models that came out of this series is the 4820T and it has a wide range of features suited for all range of consumers.
Is Acer TimelineX 4820T notebook a good investment of your money? Find out all the answers you need to influence your buying decision below.
About Acer Timeline X 4820T Notebook
To better understand whether Acer TimelineX4820T notebook is your best choice of laptop to invest on, it is important to closely examine the specs of the system. According to the official press release issued by the company on the model, it is believed to feature a 14-inch display screen that comes with graphics pixel resolution of 1366 x 768. Hence, it offers optimum graphic quality to enjoy viewing pictures or watching movie files on your laptop computer.
Meanwhile, Acer TimelineX 4820T comes with with choice of a Core i3, i5, or i7 and obviously with increasing price. The graphics card installed in the unit uses either Radeon HD5650/HD5470 graphics processing unit or integrated Intel GMA HD.
Over onto the storage and memory, the hard drive built-in memory is equipped with DDR3 RAM of 4GB. However, it can be expanded up to 8GB to ensure maximum power in the unit. Finally, the hard drive storage space can contain up to 640 GB of files.
Pro’s
The unit comes with a 6-cell battery to ensure lasting power and enable to use it for up to 8 hours straight.
The memory and storage space for the device is impressive, even among the line of Acer laptops.
Con’s
In comparison to the 3820T model in the TimelineX series, the 4820T is relatively heavier.
Meanwhile, heavy-duty laptop users might find the 8-hour runtime for this laptop a bit too short.
The Bottom Line
Although the Acer TimelineX 4820T is not flawless in terms of features, it does pack a lot of power. In fact, it is one of the best models to come out of the TimelineX series. So, if you are in the process of buying one, then you should consider learning more of this model.