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With the start of another school year just around the corner, most of the big players in the notebook manufacturing industry will surely be coming up with their own line of new laptops that are specifically catered for the returning students. There will be a lot of makes and models to choose from – perhaps even too much for most of the consumers.

Most students will not need cutting edge technology when it comes to their laptops. The basic uses of most student notebooks include research, writing term papers, preparing presentations, and of course taking notes in class. Because of this, they most likely won’t require notebooks with top of the line features; functional netbooks should do the trick. 1GB of RAM, an Intel Atom processor, and Windows XP should be an appropriate combination that could fit the purposes of a majority of students. Also, extended battery life and some wear and tear durability are some other features that should come in handy.

Below are some of the best new netbooks of the year that should help students on their way to that much coveted “A”.

Aspire One AOD250 (Acer)

With a price tag of only $247, Acer has exhibited its sympathy for most students’ economical budgets in the release of the Aspire One AOD250. This is currently one of the cheapest netbooks in the market that sports the standard 10-inch screen. The AOD250 is a slimmer version of its predecessor, but it is still equipped with the same basic combination – 1GB of RAM, the Intel Atom processor, and Windows XP. If one is not too happy with the 3-cell battery included in the kit, he can choose to buy an upgraded version with a 6-cell battery for $349.  

Eee PC 1005HA (ASUS)

The Eee PC line has gained a formidable reputation among student circles and the PC 1005HA should be no different. Priced at a reasonable $389, this newest addition to the Eee family should be able to live up to the high standards set by its predecessors. Similar to Acer’s AOD250, the ASUS 1005HA will also have 1GB of RAM and a pre-installed Windows XP OS. However, the discrepancies begin with the latter’s Atom N280 processor, which is Intel’s newest. It will also come with a 160GB hard drive as well as a very impressive 9-hour maximum battery life – the longest we’ve seen in a netbook yet.  

Latitude 2100 (Dell)

With the release of the Inspiron Mini line which is catered to the mid-level consumers, some might think that Dell may have forgotten about the student market. All doubt will be set aside once they encounter the Latitude 2100. Coming in a multitude of attractive color schemes (School Bus Gold, Chalkboard Black, and Ballfield Green), the Latitude 2100 will also be equipped with a tough exterior that sports a rubber coating and an antimicrobial keyboard. Users will also have the option to upgrade the Latitude 2100 so that it will have additional features such as a 6-cell battery and a fully optimized touch screen display.



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One of the easiest ways in which you can make your Acer notebook, Asus notebook and  Dell Mini notebook even more interesting to look at, is by sticking an attractive and stylish skin onto its exterior. For all those people who are still completely vague about what a skin is, well, it is a protective covering, which is going to protect your high-tech gadget from any sort of harm. Acer notebook skins, Asus notebook skins and Dell mini notebook skins are made of vinyl, which is extremely versatile as well as durable. The skin can be made up of two types of materials, which includes calendared vinyl and cast vinyl. Cast vinyl is comparatively expensive, because it is going to be a more high quality product when compared to calendared vinyl.

If you really want your Acer notebook skins, Asus notebook skins and  Dell mini notebook skins to look really attractive, you would want them to produced in a material which is going to last for a longer period of time. Apart from this, your Acer notebook, Asus notebook and  Dell notebook is going to be protected from all sorts of factors which are going to detract from its overall good looks. These factors include scratches, dents, and superficial dings in the surface of your stylish Dell Mini notebook. The best thing about Acer notebook skins, Asus notebook skins and Dell Mini notebook skins are that they will not add any sort of bulk to the exterior of the notebook or laptop. This was the problem with any sort of case, which used to bulk up your machine, all in the name of protection.

The idea is that there is going to be no addition of any sort of volume to your notebook or laptop, all the while making it look even more stylish and attractive. And when Dell Mini notebook skins are there to protect the notebook from any sort of harm, why should you not take advantage of an individual, stylish, attractive, colorful, and yet sturdy skin to protect it. Your intention is to make sure that your notebook is kept in optimal function condition and in prime external condition. That can only be done by covering it with durable, yet attractive Dell Mini skins.

Not only are these Acer notebook skins, Asus notebook skins and  Dell Mini notebook skins easy to put on, but they are also easy to remove without any sort of external residue sticking on the cover of your Dell Mini notebook. Not only do the skins cover the wrist area, but also the cover the top, as well as the power button portion of your Dell Mini. So, there is no question of any vulnerable part of your Dell Mini being exposed to external influences. So what are you waiting for? Jazz up your Acer notebook, Asus notebook and Dell Mini, right now, by applying some good-looking and sturdy Dell mini notebook skins to it. You will thus have full-time protection, along with good looks.



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Apple’s Mac Mini 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MC239LL/A) Memory is new in the line of memory’s. To recap, Apple updated the CPU, default RAM, and hard-drive capacities of both its $599 and $799 Mac Minis. The Core 2 Duo chip in the $599 Mac goes from 2.0GHz to 2.26GHz, the RAM doubles from 1GB of RAM to 2GB, and the hard drive jumps from a 120GB to a 160GB model. The $799 Mac gets a bigger performance boost with its Core 2 Duo chip going from 2.0GHz to 2.53GHz. Its RAM also doubles from 2GB to 4GB, but its hard drive stays the same size.



If you review Macs then you will came to know that you live in a world where computers are tools, where you can be operating system agnostic, and where you appreciate, but stop short of fetish zing, good design. These assumptions are based purely on its specs where you might be having concerns with the price of both new Mac Minis next to competing small scale Windows-based PCs.

Gateway’s SX2800-01 gives the new Minis Mac some stiff competition. A quite good judgment is needed which will help us to test the new Mac Minis, but our hunch is that Gateway’s $459, Core 2 Quad-based SX2800-01 slim tower would outperform or come close enough to either new Mac in processing typical workloads. The benefits of the smaller Mini Mac case may also have a hard time competing with the Gateway’s versatility that comes from an HDMI output and its upgrade options. There is an expectation of more competitive small PCs to come out over the next few weeks as the holiday buying season continues.

Even if the standard Minis Mac do compete well on recital, the server iteration of the Mac is more interesting, and we credit apple memory for listening to a specialized portion of the Mac  current user base. For $999, Apple will now sell you a Mini Mac that basically mirrors the new $799 model, apart from that instead of OS X you get OS X Server, and the DVD burner that has been replaced by a second hard drive, for 1TB of storage overall. The price might be more than the DIY crowd will tolerate, but any small workgroup environment that might benefit from an out-of-the-way traffic cop it can plug in and forget could very likely be interested in what the Mac Mini Server has to offer.



By: Sachin Mishra

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The demand for netbooks has steadily increased since the first models were released. Many people are using this small wonder right now due to its portability, economy and ease of use. If you are a person who would just like to check emails, do some word processing and go online while at your favorite coffee shop then a netbook is a perfect device for you.

What are netbooks? They are basically a smaller version of laptops with just the minimal amount of components used. The first models had a 7 inch display while the present models have 10 inch displays. All of these netbooks do not have an internal optical drive. These devices are excellent in going online on the go due to its excellent wireless options.

One of the best netbook choices in the market today is the Dell Inspiron Mini. Dell is well known for manufacturing top of the line computers and their netbook line of computers is a popular choice among netbook buyers. There are currently two models to choose from, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v and the Dell Inspiron Mini. Lets take a look at both of these netbooks.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10v and Dell Inspiron Mini

This netbook is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a portable device with excellent performance. Students and bloggers simply love to use this netbook in doing simple tasks. The overall build of this netbook is excellent, no squeaking parts or loose connections in its chassis.

At the heart of the Inspiron Mini 10v netbook is the Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz. The Inspiron Mini uses the Intel Atom Z530 processor running at 1.6GHz as well. Intel Atom is the processor of choice for almost all netbooks today due to its low power consumption and excellent performance. The monitor is a good 10 inches, this makes it a great device for viewing online video streams, photos or just typing emails. The graphics adapter used is the integrated Intel GMA 950 which is more than enough to handle your video requirements. You can watch DVD’s on your widescreen display without any problems. Don’t expect it to perform well if you want to run intense 3D games though.

With a memory of 1GB upgradeable to 2GB and a hard disk of 160GB this is the perfect mobile device. It’s connectivity options include 802.11g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0. Have you ever been in a situation where your laptop battery totally drained on you while you were using it? With this netbook you won’t have to worry about battery problems anymore since a single charge could last you up to 8 hours of constant use. This is more than enough to get you through your different classes without recharging the batteries.

The main selling point of this netbook is its price. At a really affordable price you get a device that is very powerful. Why spend more on a laptop with functions you may never use when you can purchase a netbook that does the job for you at a low cost. If you are looking for a portable computer, make your choice the Dell Inspiron Mini.



By: Jane Sommer

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Do you ever find that you are sat on a train, in a cafe or waiting in line and thinking “I could be working now”? The new style for laptops is to buy small. That’s where the Netbook comes in. The Netbook allows you to work wherever you want without lugging a laptop around. Dell have recently bought out their own version of this pocket sized laptop. The Dell Inspiron mini is a smaller version of the home user’s laptop the Dell Inspiron. The Inspiron mini comes with an atom Z530 processor and MS Windows XP as standard. Dell recommends that all of its computers use MS Windows operating systems. The processor speed is 1.6GHz and the RAM size is 1GB. It has 160GB hard drive capacity and a 10 inch screen. Although this laptop is compact it by all accounts stands up to the job. A Netbook can be used for browsing the internet, word processing and even storing files such as photos and music. The Dell Inspiron is designed to be used as a home laptop and the Dell Inspiron mini is no exception. All of this can be found from as little as £199 for a basic spec.

Dell have a large range of products to suit everyone. They have the Inspiron for home users, they have the Precision for CAD professionals and they even have the Latitude for business users. Dell make it their business to know what people want out of their laptops and then come up with the ideal specification for that situation. The Dell Netbook is no exception. Dell have found an ingenious way of taking all the good points of a standard laptop and shrinking it down so that it fits anywhere and can be used anytime. The Netbook is particularly handy if you have children or students in the home. Because of its small size, these laptops are great for travelling in the back of cars (while watching a DVD of their choice) or sitting in front of the TV and surfing the net at the same time. The beauty is that because of the price you feel that it is giving your children some sort of responsibility but not enough to bankrupt you! You can even buy Dell laptops refurbished which will save on cost even more! Take a look at EuroPC’s full range of refurbished Dell laptops for more information.



By: Philippa Wilson

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