Top 5 Netbooks for Back-to-School Shoppers
It’s August. Days are longer, the sun is out and shining, and oh. It’s almost time for schools and colleges to open up again. Whether you’re a student looking for a netbook for yourself or a parent, aunt or uncle looking to gift one, your options are plentiful! That’s where we come in.
Shopping for your 5 year old niece, your 12 year old nephew or yourself? Here are the best netbooks for the back-to-school crowd.
9″ Asus Disney Netpal – $350
Perfect for tiny tots (6-12), this netbook features Disney themes, is spill-proof and comes with a full array of parental control options. Read more here and here.
Specs: 8.9″, 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.2lbs, 5 hour battery life
Alternatively, I’ve included details about the Dell Mini 9 which is also a great netbook for younger children in terms of size but comes without the Disney.
9″ Dell Mini - $330
The Dell Mini 9 is back on the market after a brief hiatus. It’s a solid netbook, is small and light at 9″ (but not too small for students under 14), and is not bad at $330. Great for light computing (writing, web-surfing, email etc.). Definitely worth consideration if portability is a big priority.
Specs: 8.9″, 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, upto 8GB SSD, Windows XP
10″ Dell Latitude 2100 – $350
Perfect for elementary and middle schoolers. It’s only available through Dell’s business site, but you can still buy yourself one for $350. It’s rubber casing is ideal for this age group and will prevent too much damage as the kids carry the netbook around.
Specs: 10.1″, 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, upto 250GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.9 – 3.4lbs, 4.5 hour battery life
10″ Asus 1005HA – $330
At $330,you can’t ask for a better deal! The best selling netbook on Amazon, the Asus 1005HA is one of the best netbooks available. It also comes with an 8.5 hour battery life at only $330 (you can get 10.5 hour battery life if you shell out the additional $50) and looks great too. Perfect for high school students and college students. Read more.
Specs of the $330 – 8.5 hour model: 10.1″, 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.4lbs, 8.5 hour battery life
Specs of the $380 – 10.5 hour model: 10.1″, 1.66 GHz Atom N280 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.9lbs, 10.5 hour battery life – comes with free sleeve when bought at Amazon
10″ HP Mini 5101 – $406
Considered HP’s ‘business’ netbook – this is also a great netbook for seniors in both high school and college. It’s a gorgeous durable netbook that combines high powered computing with the form and affordability of standard netbooks. Great if you’re looking for a netbook that offers 3G and 2MP webcam. Also packs in an anti-glare screen and promises a fast charge. Read our review.
Specs: 10.1″, 1.66 GHz Atom N280 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.8lbs, 6-7 hour battery life
10.1″ Samsung N310 GO – $450
The highest priced netbook on this list, the Samsung N310 is a great candidate for the back-to-school market. It pretty much oozes cool! with it’s rounded rubber casing. If price is more important I recommend the above netbooks, but if you’re looking something to help you stand out, the N310 is a great pick. Read more here.
Specs: 10.1″, 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP, 2.9lbs, 9 hour battery life
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