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Top 10 Netbooks



1. Toshiba NB205-310

CPU: Intel Atom N280; CPU speed: 1660MHz; Display size: 10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good
Bottom Line: Toshiba's NB205 is a great value, packed with a collection of fantastic features and a marathon-ready battery life.

2. Samsung Go

CPU: Intel Atom N270; CPU speed: 1600MHz; Display size: 10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good
Bottom Line: The Samsung Go is certainly not subtle, but this netbook is a stylish--and potentially kid-friendly--computer.

3. ASUS Eee PC 1005HA

CPU: Intel Atom N280; CPU speed: 1660MHz; Display size: 10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good
Bottom Line: This netbook is a slim, smart collection of compromises that'll give you what you need for a good price.
$328.39 - $363.99Check Prices

4. Lenovo IdeaPad S12

CPU: Intel Atom N270; CPU speed: 1600MHz; Display size: 12.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; Weight (min):3.42 pounds; WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good
Bottom Line: Larger than your average netbook, the S12 provides average performance at a fairly high netbook price.
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5. HP Mini 5101

CPU: Intel Atom N280; CPU speed: 1660MHz; Display size: 10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Good
Bottom Line: HP's Business-netbook grows up -- and gets better -- by making some long-overdue changes. But it needs a better battery.
$418.00 - $452.99Check Prices
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6. Acer Aspire One 751h

CPU: Atom Z520; CPU speed: 1330MHz; Display size:11.6 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Fair
Bottom Line: Acer's 751h is a good-sized netbook that gets marred by a miserable mouse button.

7. Samsung NP-NC20

CPU speed: 1000MHz; Display size: 12.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Superior
Bottom Line: This lumpy netbook's biggest selling points: It's screen and good battery life. But you could buy a full laptop for less.
$399.99 - $549.00Check Prices

8. Dell Inspiron Mini 10

CPU: Atom Z530; CPU speed: 1600MHz; Display size:10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; WorldBench 6 rating: Good
Bottom Line: Despite a decent design, this netbook's screen and limited storage don't make it the ideal platform for a TV tuner.
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9. HP Mini 311-1000NR

CPU: Intel Atom N280; CPU speed: 1660MHz; Display size: 11.6 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB; Weight (min):3.22 pounds
Bottom Line: While still in testing, the first Ion netbook so far delivers on its promise: The first truly affordable netbook that can play games and HD video has arrived.

10. Acer Aspire One D250-1613

CPU: Intel Atom N280; CPU speed: 1600MHz; Display size: 10.1 inches; Hard drive size: 160GB
Bottom Line: Acer adds a second OS to its Aspire One D250 without adding to the price--but that still doesn't feel like enough.

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