Best Netbook » 8.9 inch

HP Mini Note 2133

netbooks — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:26:27 +0000

You would expect no less from HP except that they cram as much power as possible into their machines – and that includes their netbooks! The HP Mini Note 2133 has an amazing capacity of 120GB on the hard drive, almost unheard of in netbooks and a fairly impressive 1GB of memory, which is about as much as can be expected from any netbook. It all runs on the easy-to-use Linux operating system, which uses a simple interface system to move around within your machine. And of course, it has wireless capabilities so you can always browse the Internet and check your email, even when on the move!

But apart from all the standard netbook features, this netbook also a built-in webcam and bluetooth technology, another unheard-of in machines this size. To top it all off, it has 2 USB ports so you can also plug in your mp3 player, digital camera, or external speakers and make your netbook work just as you need it to. It also has a sleek and slim design with an 8.9″ screen and a weight that comes just over 1 kilogram! All of this for another ‘unheard of’ – a price so low that it’s extremely tough to beat!

Price: £199.97
From: PC World

Toshiba NB100-11R

netbooks — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:16:33 +0000

This sleek and stylish netbook from Toshiba gives you the ability to connect to the Internet from anywhere with its wireless capabilities, but if you’re looking for more than that, you may want to pass on this model. The Toshiba NB100-11R only has 80GB of hard drive space, which isn’t unusual for a netbook but with less than 1GB of memory, you have to wonder how well the machine will run for you and just how much you’ll be able to do while using your netbook.

This Toshiba also comes with a screen that’s 8.9″, which while that also was once the standard in netbooks just won’t cut it anymore without a few features to pad it and it also has no optical drive so unless you have external storage, there won’t be any way to get your files from your netbook to your home PC. The operating system is not from a dinosaur’s age but certainly isn’t among the more impressive operating systems being put into other models – it’s the Ubuntu Netbook Remix operating system which will serve the purpose but will also take some getting used to.

This Toshiba really is a bare-bones machine and even for those who are just looking for the basics in their new netbook should pass on this model. For the price, there’s much more available that will let you do many more things with your netbook and get much better use out of it!

From: MicroWarehouse
Price: £210.73

New Acer Aspire One Netbook

netbooks — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:14:57 +0000

The New Aspire One from Acer brings you the 160GB of hard drive space that the older version did, which is already impressive for a netbook, and the 1 GB of memory space but the New Aspire also allows you to customize your machine, using the 4 different sections that the screen is divided into. Within these 4 sections are all the applications you will need to run your New Aspire and these sections can be customized, making it even easier for you to use. It also has the 8.9″ CrystalBrite LCD widescreen that its predecessor did but now it also has an integrated webcam so that you can always stay in touch with family and friends. It does have shared graphics memory which may slow you down a touch but this is not usually a priority in netbooks to begin with. And if you will be using your machine for basic games, you can also use the 5-in-1 card reader or the SD card reader, which will let you expand your memory if you require it. And it all runs on an Intel Atom processor N270 and a Windows XP operating system!

Price: £299.00
From: John Lewis

Acer Aspire One A150

netbooks — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:01:06 +0000

This Acer Aspire One has a slight edge over its competition with a stunning design, a roomy hard drive, and lots of other features that make this netbook a cut above the rest. The Intel Atom N270 processor will work together with the impressive Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition to make sure that your machine always runs smoothly and easily and the 160 GB of hard drive space will be enough to keep your most important files and folders always at your fingertips! Add to that the fact that the 8.9″ LCD screen features CrystalBrite display and the sound card always delivers a crisp, clear sound for audio and video. Add to that the great colour of the keyboard and this netbook is sure to make any user feel pretty in pink!

Price: £270.08

From: MicroWarehouse

Fujitsu UI 3250 1GB

netbooks — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:48:26 +0000

The Fujitsu UI 3250 is undoubtedly compact and comes in a slim and lightweight design but you may want to consider what you are really getting before investing in this netbook. While it’s clearly not one of the most expensive netbooks on the market, it’s definitely not one of the cheapest either. Considering this fact, it’s important to note that this netbook has only a 1 GB hard drive, so you won’t be able to store your entire life on it and the 1 MB of memory may make the machine become choppy when you have too many programs running at once. Another limitation you may have if you want to hook up a bunch of thing to it is that it only has 2 USB ports which will probably be sufficient anyways when you are looking at smaller netbooks. Some of the features it does have are bluetooth technology, a built-in webcam, and a battery with an approximate life of 4.5 hours before needing to be charged. Still, if all you’re looking for is a small model that can be toted around with you, there are better models on the market than this one. Add to that the outdated design and you’re sure to be able to find something better.

Price: £274.03

From: Comet

Advent 4489 Netbook

netbooks — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:11:59 +0000

This Advent netbook is certainly at the lower end of the price range when compared to other brands and designs but in the case of the Advent 4489 Netbook, it’s truly a case of getting what you pay for. Not only does this black and silver netbook look like something from prehistoric times but it also has only 80 GB on the hard drive, which will be barely enough to hold the documents that you need, let alone any videos or pictures that you want to carry around with you. It also has less than 1 GB of memory, which will most likely leave any user frustrated as they try to switch between programs or browse online smoothly. The built-in webcam is a nice touch, as are the built-in speakers but considering that these are the only two really great things about this model, it’s probably worth spending just a little more to get so much more in return!

Price: £229.99
From: Dixons

Acer AOA150-BB

netbooks — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:08:14 +0000

This Acer netbook comes in a stunning Sapphire Blue colour but if you’re looking for more out of your machine than just looks you may want to consider similar models, that may end up offering you more bang for your buck. The 120 GB of hard drive are similar, if not better than, many models, and the Acer AOA150-BB also runs on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which is also very comparable to other machines. It does not however, come with any additional application software, which other netbooks most often do. The fact that it doesn’t have FireWire ports isn’t surprising for any netbook but the fact that there are only 2 USB ports means that you’ll be even more limited when it comes to hooking things up to your machine. The battery also wanes after about 3 hours, which means that even if you can browse the Internet and check your email, you’ll only be able to do so for short periods of time. While this Acer features many of the same things that other netbooks on the market do as well, it also lacks in many others. Giving this netbook are a few points are its stunning colour and the fact that it’s very compact and light with an 8.9″ screen and weighing less than 1 kilogram!

Price: £279.99
From: Comet

Asus EEEPC901

netbooks — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:39:58 +0000

This model of netbook from Asus is perfect for those who need a small and compact computer for taking around with them when they need quick and easy access to the Internet, browsing, and sending email. If you need to whip up a quick document or two, the 12 GB of hard drive space are enough to hold the essentials while the 1 MB of memory will let you run a few applications simultaneously without a problem. The Microsoft Windows XP operating system is one that most users feel comfortable on and has proven itself as a great platform! It doesn’t have FireWire ports and comes with standard speakers, which will be sufficient for viewing the occasional video and if you want a better sound system from your machine, you can always hook it up to one with any of the 3 USB ports. It does feature built-in Bluetooth technology as well as a built-in webcam and is wireless-enabled. The battery life of 5.5 hours is extremely impressive, even for higher-end laptops, and will let you roam online for hours! All of this is packed into a neat and tidy 8.9″ package and is sure to be just enough for all your needs!

Price: £293.61
From: Comet