Mini-Laptop Comparison Chart
Inexpensive mini-laptops (also known as netbooks) are now available at very affordable prices. These laptops are powerful machines with the ability to run a variety of software. What they all have in common is a relatively small size (2-3 lbs.), a standard keyboard, wireless WiFi connectivity, and a low price ($249 and up). Other features, such as the type of storage (hard drive or flash memory), the operating system (Linux or Windows), battery life, and available peripherals, vary by manufacturer and model.
Here are some of the popular models now available. (Note: This information is subject to change. Check the manufacturer web sites for the most current information.)
| Manufacturer | Model | Specs | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer | Aspire One 8.9" | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 Memory: 512 MB or 1 GB Storage: 8 or 16 GB flash or 120 or 160 GB hard drive Operating system: Linpus Linux or Windows XP Other: 3 USB ports; SD card reader included; built-in webcam and mic; external CD or DVD drive optional |
$259 |
| Acer | Aspire One 10.1" | Display: 10.1, 1024X600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 160 GB hard drive Operating system: Linpus Linux or Windows XP Other: 3 USB ports; SD card reader included; built-in webcam and mic; external CD or DVD drive optional |
$329 |
| ASUS | eeePC 900 | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: Linux 20 GB flash; XP: 12 GB flash Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (1.3 MP) |
$299 |
| ASUS | eeePC 900HA | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 160 GB hard drive Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (.3 MP) |
$299 |
| ASUS | eeePC 900HD | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 Memory: Linux 1 GB; XP: 512 MB - 1 GB Storage: 160 GB hard drive Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (.3 MP) |
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| ASUS | eeePC 901 | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: Linux 20 GB flash; XP: 12 GB flash Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (1.3 MP) |
$379 |
| ASUS | eeePC 1000 | Display: 10, 1024 x 600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 40 GB flash and 20 GB eeeStorage Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (1.3 MP) |
$399 |
| ASUS | eeePC 1000HA | Display: 10, 1024 x 600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 160 GB hard drive, 10 GB eeeStorage Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (1.3 MP) |
$389 |
| ASUS | eeePC 1000HE | Display: 10, 1024 x 600 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 160 GB hard drive, 10 GB eeeStorage Operating system: Linux or Win XP Other: built-in webcam and mic (1.3 MP); special longer battery life |
$399 |
| Dell | Mini 10 | Display: 10, 1024x576 Memory: 1 GB Storage: 120 160 GB hard drive Operating system: Ubuntu or Win xp Other: Built-in web cam |
$399+ |
| Dell | Mini 12 | Display: 12, 1280X800 Memory: 1 GB Storage: Up to 80 GB hard drive Operating system: Ubuntu or Win xp Other: Built-in web cam |
$399-$549 |
| HP | Mini 100 | Display: 8.9, 1024X600 or 10.1, 1024X576 Memory: 512MB - 2 GB memory Storage: 8 -16 GB flash or 60 GB hard drive Operating system: HP Mobile internet (Mi) software built on Linux or Windows XP Other: built-in webcam and mic |
$279-$399 |
| Lenovo | IdeaPad S Series | Display: 10.1, 1024X600 Memory: 512 MB 1 GB Storage: 80-160 GB hard drive Operating system: Win xp Other: web cam optional |
$349-$409 |
| M&A Technology | Companion PC (Intel) Classmate | Display: 8.9, 1024x600 Memory: 512 MB - 2 GB Storage: 30 GB hard drive Operating system: Win xp Other: built-in webcam |
$399 |
| MSI | Wind Netbook | Display: 10, 1024X600 Memory: 512 MB - 1 GB Storage: 120 GB hard drive Operating system: Windows XP Other: built-in webcam and mic |
$429-$479 |
