The Top 10 Notebook Computers
Lenovo Thinkpad T400S
1. Lenovo Thinkpad T400S- as if Lenovo didn't build a thin and light enough Notebook with the T300, they built an even lighter thinkpad with the T400S. Coming in at a mere 3 lbs 14.3 oz, it's new height is only .83".
Some of the features of the T400S include: a built-in web camera, a matte finish screen, wireless bluetooth capability, 2GB DDR3 Ram memory, and 128 GB of storage. From the outside to the inside, the new T400S has been refined for cleaner look and revamped with more user friendly features, compared to it's older models, and will set your bank account back a whopping $1499.00.
Acer Aspire One
2.Acer Aspire One - The latest Netbook from Acer, offering a compact design starting at only $329, undercutting all its' competitors in the market. The Acer Aspire One is equipped with the Intel Atom Processor with a 120GNB 2.5" 5400RPM Hitachi Hard Drive with an expansion slot. Though it weighs a mere 2lb 5 oz, the construction is solid enough to withstand rough handling. As far as performance goes, this Intel Atom based netbook performs competitively with other models when it comes to normal activities such as Internet browsing, Word Processing and Photo editing. Though build like a budget computer, this compact and cost effective netbook seem to hold its own in today's market.
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
3. Dell Inspiron Mini 9- This 8.9 inch laptop is Dell's version of a "budget notebook". Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the Inspiron Mini 9 weighs in at just 2.28lbs. Some of its' impressive features include: 4 in-1 media card reader, Wi-Fi, 1.3 Megapixel webcam, 4-cell battery, Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics, and prices at only $434.00. This surprisingly solid netbook is constructed with plastic which seem to resist minor scratches well. While most netbooks require disassembling of complex parts to upgrade the storage drive, the Mini 9 is much easier to upgrade compared to other models.
HP Pavilion DV5T
4. HP Pavilion dv5t - though slightly overweight at 6.3 pounds with a 6 cell battery, the HP Pavilion dv5t features an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and 4096MB DDR2 system memory. This frameless Brightview widescreen and build in TV tuner should give you a home-theatre experience on a laptop. This laptop not only looks sleek with all the edges rounded out and decked out in onyx and chrome, but it also feels great because of the chrome.
HP Mini 110
5. HP Mini 110- This notebook boasts 3 USB slots, WiFi, the 5-in-1 memory card reader a .3 mega pixel webcam for Skype users. and an Ethernet port. One of the biggest features of the Mini 110 is the Syncable Software technology that comes with it, allowing the user to synchronize files between the HP Mini 110 and a primary Notebook or PC.
HP Pavilion DV4-1465 DX
6. HP Pavilion DV4-1465 DX - One great feature about the HP Pavilion DV4-1465 is the 12-cell battery which gives a 6 hour batter life compared to the average 4 hours with other notebooks. This 14 inch Notebook promises to be fast relying on a 2.1-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 CPU, 4 GB of Ram and a 320 GB hard drive for its horsepower.
Dell Inspiron 15
7.Dell Inspiron 15- Weighing just under 6lbs, this 15 inch notebook promises good performance at an economical price of $549.00. Built with the Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 2.00GHz Processor and Microsoft Windows application, this notebook is equipped with Wi-Fi, 8X CD/DVD burner, and a 6-Cell battery.
Apple Macbook Pro A1286
8. Apple Macbook Pro A1286 - One of the great feature of this laptop is the rechargeable battery that will survive 1000 charges, instead of the replaceable battery. The glossy screen offers a greater color gamut. Some of its' features include: webcam, bluetooth, WiFi, a faster processor and a higher RAM capacity.
Dell Studio XPS 16
9. Dell Studio XPS 16 - Dell has always been known for their heavy but solid laptops, their newer versions were build to satisfy the consumers demand for a sleeker, and more attractive appearance. Dell however, did not compromise on its solid design including it's 16" full HD movie capability from the built in Blu-ray player. Some of it's features include: 4GB of memory, Intel Wireless 5100, 6-cell-9-cell batteries, and facial recognition security system.
ASUS EeePC 1000H
10. ASUS EeePC 1000H - Could this be the lightest Netbook on the market? With a 7" screen and only 2lbs, the EeePC 1000H has a battery of up to 7.5 hours. However, if the 7" screen seem too small, there is a 10" inch version that is only a pound heavier that would still fit nicely into a small shoulder bag. The keyboards are also more standard compare to the 7" so typing is problem free. (more)