Which netbook is best?

Its a personal choice , but things to check other than the spec is
1. What is the warranty period
2. Local and International Warranty
3. After support ( Some manufactures collect and deliver free of charge if its under warranty)
4. What software does it come with , if not you will have to buy the software ? hmmm
5. I worked with the following Acer / HP / IBM / Toshiba / Sony / Compaq etc . Personal choice "SONY "
6. Check the screen quality ( very important )

Hope that helps
 
Acer Aspire One, the only downside is the poor battery life (+- 2 hrs) of the 3-cell version.
 
This is a really nice machine:

http://www.dynamism.com/kohjinsha_sx.shtml

With a 1.33 GHz Intel Atom CPU, 8.9" 1280x768 touchscreen, and integrated optical drive, the SX is an extremely capable full size laptop replacement. Full specs include 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, and a long lasting 4.5 hour battery. Expansion ports include a mult-format memory card slot and an ExpressCard/34 slot capable of accepting a mobile broadband WWAN modem.


Its inclusion of an integrated super multi-DVD module makes the Kohjinsha SX is the world's smallest tablet PC with a built-in optical drive. Burn burn both CDs and DVDs whether you are in the office or on the go.
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I have a HP 2133 Mini which I find great.
This is a stunning looker in a brushed aluminium case.
The screen of 8.9" has great resolution and colour.
The keyboard has large keys for ease of use.
It uses a VIA C7-M processor which seems ok. (?)
120gb harddrive
WiFi, network, 2 USB ports, etc
3 cell battery ( not the best) Six cell is available but expensive
Built in camera, and mike. Both give good results.
I have scrapped the Vista Basic, loaded XP and put in a 2mb RAM chip.
I use a USB modem, but would have prefered 3G embedded.
I use it mainly for internet, email, and Skype whilst away from home.(Small, light and portable)

BTW: Sahara have just landed a new 10.1" model with all the bells and whistles.(With or without 3G) I will check it out on Monday.
But then your guys want 9" screen.
Remember the size of the keyboard, is key in the size of a netbook. IMHO
 
Depends what they actually want to use it for. You failed to provide those key points which will ultimately decide which machine. I have the Asus Eee for a very different purpose. It's not my primary laptop, but guess what, I'm loving it so much I now use it on business trips to logon via vpn, it's awsome. Using it atm for surfing in bed :-)
 
http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbo...Bluetooth/dp/B001QTXL82/ref=/ref=cm_cd_f_pb_t

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE

10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Black

Guys on forums are saying 7-9 hours battery life no problem. Really no question in my mind that this is the best. At $384 its also really pretty cheap. Question is: why cant we get it here???
 
Epson Na01 Endeavor Mini White notebook:

Spec-wise, Epson didn’t change anything. Buyers still get an an Atom N270 processor (1.6Ghz), 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, three USB ports, a multicard reader, a One-Seg digital TV tuner, Windows XP and a 10.2-inch LCD screen with 1,024×600 resolution.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/1...d-price-for-their-na01-endeavor-mini-netbook/
http://shop.epson.jp/release090210/

And finally this SUPER-cute thing:

You know, it’s hard to make a netbook that stands out. Dell decied to throw some fancy stickers on the back of its Inspiron Mini line; BenQ demonstrated that you can stand on the Joybook Lite without breaking it; and Asus just keeps dropping prices and putting out new models. Japan’s Sotec computers is taking a slightly different approach: slather their latest netbook with Hello Kitty decorations.

The Sotec C101K3W sports a 10.1″ 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 120Gb hard drive. It also has a Hello Kitty design on the cover and ships with a special Hello Kitty wallpaper.

Probably the most surprising thing about the Sotec mini-notebook is that it isn’t the first Hello Kitty-themed netbook. You can pick up a Medion Akoya Mini (which is a rebranded MSI Wind U100) in Europe with a Hello Kity cover for 379 Euros.

Aside from the silly decorations, the Sotec netbook looks like a pretty decent machine. it weighs in at 1.2kg or about 2.6 pounds and measures 265mm x 185mm x 31mm or about 10.3″ x 7.3″ x 1.2″ It has an 802.11b/g WiFi module, runs Windows XP and comes with OpenOffice.org, Firefox, and Skype preloaded. There’s another picture showing the Hello Kitty cover after the break.
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http://www.liliputing.com/2008/11/3135.html#more-3135
 
iris99 said:
:rolleyes:

Expensive. Unheard of. Probably not available in SA. What is the point?
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Because SA is the hub of modern technology. (Obviously NOT in case you missed the irony).

The point is we get a very limited set of h/w sold in SA and that tiny machine has a DVD burner. Also that store ships to SA -- and I bet you if you found a local dealer that machine would cost 1.5 times more.

Kohjinshas are Japanese made and are popular throughout Asia. I'm sure you know that small and functional are big points in SE Asia.

Anyway aren't you curious what we're missing out on? You can basically visit IC and see whatever h/w is available on local shopping sites, but you won't find these super small machines anywhere here - not with a DVD Burner
or with Japanese design.
 
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