subject: The top brands of netbooks [print this page] Author: Christina Pomoni Author: Christina Pomoni
Netbooks are quite popular devices and have swept the market. Being really small and much more powerful than the earliest types of computers, netbooks are, in effect, low-cost but highly portable and efficient little laptops. Costing from $300 to $1,000 and weighing less than 1kg, netbooks come typically with a 9" or 10" diagonal screen and tighter keyboards than usual laptops and are called netbooks because they are primarily used for browsing the Internet and sending emails. Currently, the top-five brands of netbooks in terms of price, performance, and ergonomics are the following: a) ASUS Eee PC S101 Being a sleek and slim device, the Eee PC S101 is targeting mainly fashionistas rather than high-tech users. Although it remains a value-offer netbook, even savvy consumers cannot find it under the barrier of $750 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 1). ASUS claims the S101 is designed as a glossy fashion magazine featuring a finest finish and glossy axis. Besides, the S101 comes in Champagne, Graphite or Brown color and is definitely the most fashionable netbook in the market at the moment. Besides its fashionable appearance, the S101 does his job perfectly thanks to its Windows XP operating system, Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, and has a 16 GB SSD (solid-state drive) and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Moreover, the device features a 4-in-1 flash card reader supporting MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO and 30GB of Eee Storage, which is ASUS Internet storage providing a free online space to store and share files. The ASUS Eee PC S101 comes with a 10.2" screen that natively supports 1024x600 pixels resolution. It also supports a built-in Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n Wi-Fi, a VGA webcam, a D-Sub port, three USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet, headphone and microphone jacks. Even if you dont go for the S101, the Eee PC family can offer you a lot of options that can definitely meet your needs. Smaller or bigger screens; slimmer designs; longer battery life; higher performance; more storage space; its all there. b) Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad The Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad is sparkly. Starting from its highly reflective 15.4" WXGA LCD screen that natively supports 1280x800 pixels resolution to its touch-sensitive control panel and metal palm edges, the Y510-300 is a slim and elegant netbook that cannot but attract the fashionistas. Besides, the Y510-300 features a an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz processor, a 250GB SATA drive, 2GB of DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 4GB), an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M graphics card and built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam with microphone. Moreover, the device features a DVD re-writer supporting dual-layer burning, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire connection, VGA and S-Video output, a modem jack, an Ethernet port capable of 10/100 speeds, an Express Card slot, and a 6-in-1 card reader supporting MMC, MS, MS Pro, SD, SD Pro and xD cards. The Lenovo Y510-300 IdeaPad combines unique design, exceptional performance and universal recognition at a retail price of $1,493 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 2).
c) HP Mini 1000 HP was one of the first players to join the netbook revolution. Particularly, HP Mini 1000 is a revolution on its own as it features MS Windows XP Home operating system, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor, 60 GB HDD and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Besides, it comes with a 10.2" screen that natively supports 1024x600 pixels resolution, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, a built-in Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n Wi-Fi. The Mini 1000 was primarily targeting elementary school kids, but it was kind of expensive at $749. Today, it appeals to anyone looking for a general purpose, ultra-handy, value netbook suitable for light-duty office and Internet tasks. The HP Mini 1000 comes at a retail price of $426 (Source: asia.cnet.com, 3).
Christina Pomoni has acquired her MBA Finance from the American College of Greece. Her advanced familiarity with financial statement analysis, capital budgeting and market research has been acquired through her professional career at high-esteemed organizations. As part of her long journey, Christina has served as an Equity Research Associate at Telesis Securities (EFG Eurobank) and a Financial & Investment Advisor at ING Group. Besides, having lived at Chicago, IL, Boca Raton, FL and Paris, France has helped her, not only to be a successful professional, but mostly to see life under a more creative and innovative perspective.
Since 2005, Christina provides high quality writing services to numerous websites and research companies contributing her knowledge and expertise. Her areas of specialization are Business, Finance & Investment, Society, Politics & Culture. She also has a very good knowledge of Entertainment, Health & Fitness and Computers & Technology.
Christina currently designs the website of her own writing company. Believing that knowledge is the road to opportunity and development, her mission is to promote her already established knowledge to a growing number of visitors and to provide high quality writing services to meet the most demanding customer requirements.
