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Netbooks (aka mini-notebooks, mini-notes or "laptots") are perfect travel companions and meet basic computing needs, including e-mailing, Web surfing, and document creation. Best of all, these low-powered machines cost less than the standard-issue laptop.

Darren Gladstone, PC World

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PCW Rating: 87.2PCW Rating: 87.2PCW Rating: 87.2

Last Rated: November 13, 2008

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1. Asus EeePC 1000H 80G XP

CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270, Display Size (inches): 10" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.2Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Asus fixes most shortcomings of the Eee family with its newest - and biggest - mini-note.

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PCW Rating: 86.9PCW Rating: 86.9PCW Rating: 86.9

Last Rated: November 13, 2008

2. Lenovo IdeaPad S10

CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270, Display Size (inches): 10.2" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.7Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Faster than its mini-note brethren, the S10 offers enough perks to make this a top pick for serious mobility.

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PCW Rating: 84.6PCW Rating: 84.6PCW Rating: 84.6

Last Rated: November 04, 2008

3. Acer Aspire One

CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270, Display Size (inches): 8.9" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Considering its bargain-basement price, the Aspire One is a steal. That is, until you realize you need the 6-cell battery.

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PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3

Last Rated: November 13, 2008

4. N10JC

CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270, Display Size (inches): 10.2" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.5Lbs.,

Bottom Line: As a mobile business solution, Asus' N10Jc is a fantastic choice. But as a mini-note, it's a little on the pricey side.

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PCW Rating: 78.4PCW Rating: 78.4PCW Rating: 78.4

Last Rated: November 13, 2008

5. Inspiron Mini 9

CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270, Display Size (inches): 8.9" Display, Total HD Size (GB): 8GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.3Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Dell's first mini-note is a solid deal but a couple minor design choices hold it back.

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