| Best Netbook PC | | Question | | Whats the best netbook PC for the money? Are they Asus EEE and MSI Wind? I want to buy one this Christmas. I have a Dell laptop with Windows XP already, but I want something smaller to carry with me. | | Answer | The ASUS Eee PC is the most recommended netbook on the market today. Look for models with Windows XP, Intel Atom processor, and a hard disk drive.
Under $400: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
- Windows XP Home
- 10" Display (1024 x 600)
- Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz
- 1GB DDR2 RAM
- 160GB Hard Drive
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 6 Cell Battery (7 Hours)
- 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
- 3.19 Pounds
Under $350: ASUS Eee PC 1000HA
- Windows XP Home
- 10" Display (1024 x 600)
- Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
- 1GB DDR2 RAM
- 160GB Hard Drive
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- 6 Cell Battery (7 Hours)
- 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
- 3.19 Pounds
Under $300: ASUS Eee PC 900HA
- Windows XP Home
- 8.9" Display (1024 x 600)
- Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
- 1GB DDR2 RAM
- 160GB Hard Drive
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- 4 Cell Battery (5 Hours)
- 0.3 Megapixel Webcam
- 2.49 Pounds
If you need Bluetooth or 802.11n, buy the 1000HE. If you don't need Bluetooth or 802.11n but do want a 10" display and 6 cell battery, buy the 1000HA. Otherwise, buy the 900HA.
UPDATE (2009-2-13): 1000H has been replaced by 1000HE.

Date: 2008-10-30 | |
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