Toshiba Mini NB305, just another netbook

Toshiba's Mini NB305 netbook is just another netbook in a market of thousands. It has great specifications and is made by Toshiba, a great brand, which slightly distinguishes it from its competitors. The Mini NB305 features and Intel Atom N450 processor with a clock speed of 1.66 GHz. It runs Windows XP home edition and has integrated graphics. It also has 1 GB of memory and a 160 GB hard drive. The 10.1 inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1024x600 is great for watching videos and doing all kinds of tasks but it is too big for a netbook yet too small for a laptop. The NB305 also has built in speakers, a built in webcam and microphone, wireless 802.11n, a memory card reader, and 3 USB ports. It also has the standard headphone and microphone jacks. Toshiba rates the battery life at 11 hours which is amazing but in other reviews of the Mini NB305 the battery life is ranked at 6 hours and 30 minutes of video playback and 8 hours of web browsing. This isn't even close to Toshiba's 11 hours but 6 hours of videos is enough for the average user and 8 hours of web browsing is great. Another cool feature is that the touchpad has multitouch. In terms of size and weight the Mini NB305 weighs 2.6 pounds and about 1.5 inches thin. In pictures it looks great. The Toshiba Mini N3B305 is available now for about $350. Its a great netbook but doesn't really differ from other netbooks in terms of features.

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Averatec Lookie, lots of power in a small package

Averatec's Lookie packs a lot of power into a small, portable package. The Lookie is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, has a 250 GB hard drive, and runs Windows 7. It also has an HDMI port, a built in webcam, and a battery that promises up to 6 hours of run time. The Lookie is just 0.5 centimeters thin and weighs just 1.4 kilograms. Currently the Lookie is only available in Korea but it might make its way to the US or Europe. In Korea you can purchase it for 799,000KRW, or about $711.

CherryPal releases $99 netbook, small, slow, sufficient

CherryPal announced today that it has officially released the first $99 netbook. They named it the CherryPal Africa. With a screen size of just 7 inches the CherryPal Africa lets anyone browse the internet at a great price. The CherryPal Africa features a 400 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, and 2 GB of flash memory. It also has WiFi 802.11g, USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, and an SD card reader. It runs Linux or Windows CE. The CherryPal Africa isn't just cheap, it is also very efficient and environmentally friendly. It is designed to have to best battery life possible and has fewer parts than other netbooks so that it can be more efficient. You can expect to get about 4 hours out of the battery. CherryPal calls it small, slow, sufficient. I think that's a very fitting description. The price is great for a netbook with these specifications. I wouldn't say that it's great for power users but it is definitely a step forward. I think that you're getting a good value for the price. You can get the CherryPal Africa now at CherryPal's online store.

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Point of View Mobii netbook review

The Point of View Mobii ION 230 runs on NVIDIA's ION platform and Intel's Atom N230 processor, Since they are both very energy efficient the Mobii ION 230 can have great battery life without sacrificing any performance. Other than the NVIDIA ION GPU the Mobii ION 230 has the usual specifications of a netbook with 1 GB of ram, a 160 GB hard drive, a 10.2 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1024x600, and a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam. The Mobii ION 230 also packs Bluetooth 2.0 , WiFi b/g, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a LAN port, Realtek HD audio, and a HDMI port if the 10.2 inch screen isn't enough for you. The SD card slot lets you directly upload photos from your camera to your netbook. The 6 cell battery lets you have up to 4 hours of battery life. This netbook stands out from the crowd because its so energy efficient. The NVIDIA ION GPU and Intel Atom CPU utilize minimal power so you can enjoy up to 4 hours of videos, office documents, or web browsing. The NVIDIA ION GPU also lets you seamlessly playback full 1080p video. Its not great for gaming but you really can't expect much for a netbook. The Mobii ION 230 will run Linux, although there is no word on what distribution it will be, and will be available in green, red, and black. You can get the Mobii ION 230 for €349 or $495 when it hits the market in the next few months, no word on the exact release date yet.

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Samsung Go N310 review

The Samsung Go N310 netbook has arrived in the US and is flooding the shelves of Best Buy and Newegg. It has the usual specifications of a netbook with an Intel Atom N270 processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a 10.1 inch LED screen with a resolution of 1024x600, a 160 GB hard drive, WiFi with 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a 6 cell battery, 3 in 1 card reader, ethernet port, a 1.3 megapixel camera, HD audio, a built in microphone, and Intel GMA 950 graphics with 128 MB of graphics memory. These are the specifications of most netbooks on the market today so there is nothing surprising in the specifications of the Samsung Go N310. The 6 cell battery will get you about 10 hours when web browsing and less when watching videos and doing other high performance tasks. The Samsung Go N310 is pretty light at 2.7 pounds and it measures 10.31 x 7.26 x 1.1 inches. Unlike the usual netbook the Samsung Go N310 features an LED screen instead of an LCD screen. This makes it brighter, more durable, and more power efficient. The Samsung Go N310 is also a pretty stylish netbook, it has a rubber-like outside which makes it more durable that traditional netbooks and it also lets you grip it easier. The specifications of the Samsung Go N310 make it great for web browsing, email, office tasks, watching videos, some gaming with older games, and more. The VGA port on the Samsung Go N310 lets you connect it to a TV or monitor so that you can enjoy a larger screen when you are at home. It's compact design makes it easy to take anywhere you go. Overall, the Samsung Go N310 is a great netbook but it doesn't have much that seperates it from the crowd of other netbooks. The Samsung Go N310 is available in 4 colors, Sunset Orange, Midnight Blue, Mint Blue and Jet Black, which makes it great for any kind of person. You can get the Samsung Go N310 now for $480 at Samsung's website but you could probably find it for less elsewhere.

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Samsung Go N310