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Lightweight netbooks are ideal for travellers, students, teachers, lecturers, journalists, bloggers, twitterers and business people; in fact anyone who needs to be connected.

Classed as “the newest trend in personal computing” a netbook is a small, compact portable computer, designed for wireless use and internet access. They are much smaller and lighter than laptops making them ideal for people on the move.

Here are three that we looked at:

Toshiba NB200-10z 10.1-inch Netbook (Atom N280 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, Windows XP Home, Brown)

Features:

  • 10 inch screen – slimline design with near size keyboard, a great portable mini laptop
  • Up to 9 Hour Battery – ensures you have enough power wherever you are
  • Sleep N Charge USB – charge your digital gadgets whilst your mini laptop is switched off
  • Wi-Fi – connect to available networks at home,office or even at the airport
  • Web Camera – talk to family and friends online face to face

Manufacturer’s Description

The NB200 mini laptop is the latest trend in the mobile computing world, and strikes a perfect balance between price and quality. The NB200 sports a 10.2 inch display, Windows XP Home and a powerful Intel Atom Processor.

The mini laptop is great for browsing the Internet and an affordable option for education. Not only is it compact in design, the NB200 really does offer the multi-purpose functions you would expect from any laptop, including 3 ’sleep n charge’ USB ports.

These ports allow you to connect and charge your USB devices when the NB200 is switched off….great for travelling as there is no need to carry around multiple power adapters. Not only do your devices stay fully charged and connected, you too can stay connected with family and friends via the built in 0.3MP webcam.

The NB200 really is the perfect travelling companion, and with a with a battery life of over 9 hours and at 1.18 kg you can virtually take it anywhere.

Asus EeePC 1005HA Seashell 10-inch Netbook (Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, Windows XP, up to 10 Hours Battery Life, Black)

Features:

  • Elegant seashell-inspired design with 10″ LED-backlit screen and ergonomic keyboard
  • Enjoy up to 10.5 hours* of unplugged computing with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine
  • Ultra-portable in a stylish 1″ slim and 1.27 kg light shell
  • Spacious 170GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go
  • Wireless connectivity with built-in 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1

Manufacturer’s Description

A mere 1 inch slim and 1.27 kg light, the uber-stylish Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is ultra portable and easy to use. The Eee PC 1005HA is so light and compact, you can take it anywhere with you. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent “shell” casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out.

The Eee PC 1005HA offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to Wi-Fi and the touchpad lock). Furthermore, its 10 inch LED-backlit display in its compact chassis will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. Its generous and convenient 170GB ASUS Hybrid Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

Get noticed today with the ultra-slim Eee PC 1005HA Seashell.

Samsung NC10 10.2-inch Netbook (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP Home, Blue)

Features:

  • Intel Atom processor
  • 10.2″ widescreen display is optimised to deliver a seamless visual experience
  • Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Normal-size, notebook PC style keyboard, for easy typing
  • Integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera

Manufacturer’s Description

Developed with the needs of the “kinetic elite” in mind, the Samsung NC10 is expertly crafted to complement people’s fast-paced and digitally interconnected lives. The result is truly ground-breaking – giving people a powerful, stylish and convenient way to share information, photos, music, personal content and stay connected to the Internet at home and on the move. And for that extra touch of style, the superb look and feel of its ultra-compact and elegant chassis is accentuated with a choice of colours and hap tic styling.

Even though it is one of the world’s lightest netbook in its 10.2″ class, weighing just 1.33kg with a powerful 6 cell battery, the NC10’s innovative design is packed with the latest technology for maximum mobility and productivity. It also incorporates a range of practical features, like a normal-size, ergonomic notebook PC style keyboard, to simplify life on the move. So when you need to stay in touch, but want to make a good impression the NC10 makes complete sense.

Based on an entirely new micro architecture, the Intel Atom processor increases energy efficiency to extend battery life, while delivering enhanced mobile performance and increased system responsiveness. The NC10’s 10.2″ widescreen display is optimised to deliver a seamless visual experience, so you can enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and improving your experience. Designed exclusively for home computing, Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and the net, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease.

Easier to communicate – the NC10 incorporates a normal-size, notebook PC style keyboard, for easy typing. Its ergonomic design and optimised key spacing deliver a more pleasurable and productive experience, with faster typing and fewer errors. Featuring an integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera, the NC10 offers a simple way to keep in touch with friends or family, using video-conferencing or live messaging. By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard, your system will remain “bacteria free” for even longer.

For details of more netbooks and accessories visit:  Netbooks at Amazon

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