Amazon Top Ten Netbooks (Jan 3, 2010)

1. Asus 1005HA

Price: $325

Specs: Black, Windows XP, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 10.5 hours

Verdict: Good if you want something cheap, hold out for another month for the newer models with new Pine View processors from Intel. Read our Asus 1005HA review.

2. Toshiba Mini NB205

Price: $325

Specs: Black, Windows 7, 1 GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 9 hours

Verdict: At the same price as the Asus 1005HA, this is a much better deal with Windows 7 and a larger hard drive. Great for a cheap netbooks. Read our Toshiba NB205 review.

3. Asus 1005HA

Price: $345

Specs: Blue, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 10.5 hours

Verdict: Good specs, except that there’s an upcoming new Pine View processor. This model of the 1005HA offers a solid package at a decent price. Read our Asus 1005HA review.

4. Asus 1005HA

Price: $350

Specs: Black, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 10.5 hours

Verdict: Good specs, except that there’s an upcoming new Pine View processor. This model of the 1005HA offers a solid package at a decent price.Read our Asus 1005HA review.

5. Acer AOD250

Price: $310

Specs: Blue, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 1.6GHz Intel N270, 8 hours

Verdict: Acer netbooks aren’t the best branded netbooks, but specs and price-wise, they offer some nice deals. You can get this package cheaper (see below)  Read our Acer AOD250 review.

6. Acer AOD250

Price: $278

Specs: White, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 1.6GHz Intel N270, 8 hours

Verdict: The best value for money package – this netbook is unbelievably cheap – but the N270 processor won’t take you far. Buy it only if money is the leading criteria. Read our Acer AOD250 review.

7. Asus 1005HA

Price: $325

Specs: Blue, Windows XP, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 10.5 hours

Verdict: Same package as the #1 netbook on this list – just a different color. Read our Asus 1005HA review

8. Dell Mini 1011

Price: $310

Specs: Black, Windows XP, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.6GHz Intel N270, 8 hours

Verdict: The netbook has a great build, as can be expected coming from Dell Mini. But it’s a very out-dated netbook. Buy it if price is the main concern. Read our Dell Mini 10 review.

9. HP Mini 110

Price: $340

Specs: Black, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.6GHz Intel N270, 8 hours

Verdict: Decent overall netbook since it’s from HP. I wouldn’t pay $340 for a 1.6GHz processor though. Read our HP Mini 110 review.

10. Toshiba Mini NB205

Price: $360

Specs: Black, Windows 7, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.66GHz Intel N280, 9 hours

Verdict: You’re paying for the blue color when it comes to this netbook. Read our Toshiba NB205 review.

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