Mini-note and Laptot Computers

Notebooks are starting to look like netbooks and netbooks are taking on the characteristics of notebooks. Will they meet in the middle and become essentially the same portable computer form factor?

Some will say that netbooks are just mini-notebooks, and actually there are other names floating around like "mini-notes" or "laptots". Let’s hope there are some rugged laptots or rugged mini-notes on the drawing boards.

The Ruggednetbooks Website like the mini computers, becuase they make great backup machines and they do meet basic computing needs. The minis are great for travel, when all you need to do is check for email and surf the Internet. The greatest attribute is the price tag, although a lower cost does mean lower computing power.

We don’t necessarily agree with the order of the picks, but here is how PC World Canada recently ranked their top 10 list of netbooks on the market.

Whoops, can we use the terms netbooks and ruggednetbooks?

NUMBER ONE
Asus Eee PC 1000HE   
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

NUMBER TWO
Acer Aspire ONE AOD150   
CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
Display Size (inches): 10" Display
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive
Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.9Lbs

NUMBER THREE
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

NUMBER FOUR
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

NUMBER FIVE
Asus EEE PC 1000 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

NUMBER SIX
HP Mini 2140
CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
Display Size (inches): 10.1" Display
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive
Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.6Lbs

NUMBER SEVEN
Asus 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

NUMBER EIGHT
HP Mini 1000
CPU: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
Display Size (inches): 10.2" Display
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 60GB Hard Drive
Min. Weight (lbs.): 2.25Lbs

NUMBER NINE
Dell 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

NUMBER TEN
MSI Wind U100
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.): 2.6Lbs

Review Asus Eee PC 1002HA Mini-Notebook

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A Netbook is a Netbook, is a Netbook…

Psion may not be making or marketing netbooks the way they or others would like, and now they have a fight on their hands to keep the name from going generic.  First Intel was on the hunt, and now Dell has jumped into the fray to try and get the term released as a trademark. Follow this link to voice your opinon.

Click Here To Take The Netbook Name Survey

Apple had a similar problem with introducing the iPhone, because they did have prior claim on the name. Here is a rundown from NetworkWorld.com.

"In Intel’s filing against Psion, Intel states that "in or before 2008, in light of recent technological innovations, the computer industry (including manufacturers and retailers) and the media began to use the term netbook to describe a class of compact computers that were small, inexpensive and optimal for connecting to the Internet." Intel also writes that the term "netbook" is not brand specific, nor is it tied to a specific PC manufacturer, but rather it’s a term used industry-wide to describe this particular class of computers."

What would you call a netbook if you cannot call it a netbook?

Click Here To Take The Netbook Name Survey

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Intel Also Sues Psion Over ‘netbook’

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Toughbooks Refurbished

They’re not rugged netbooks, but the next best thing and some would say better. They are refurbished Panasonic Toughbooks at a great price. The rugged netbooks website got wind of this and thought that it would be a good gesture to pass it on.

The first question is usually how much, and the answer to that one is roughly 2 -3 three time what you would pay for a fancy netbook, however these are the popular Toughbook CF 18. It’s both a laptop and a tablet pc, and it is "military rugged". 

Read all about the details at Rugged Notebooks Blog.

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Take a look at this tremendous offer on Toughbook CF-18 going for $895 with a 30 day warranty.

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For some users, a standard notebook isn’t even an option and a notebook that can stand up to cold and wet conditions is necessary.

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Built to be used in extreme environments, fully rugged new Toughbooks use touch screens and styluses, a solid metal catch to secure the lid, and bright screens that can be read in full daylight or in darkness.

Panasonic CF-18 Toughbook Touchscreen Laptop

Can be used as a notebook or tablet PC * Designed using MIL-STD-810F test procedures * Moisture and dust resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad * Shock-mounted HDD to protect valuable data * Vibration and drop/shock resistant [...]

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College age kids are going to need a laptop, or maybe two. How about a netbook for portability, or as a "backup" portable computer. They are really small and you can stick one in your backpack, since they are also really rugged notebooks.

Best Laptop Computers For College Students

1. Overview
Before we look at the laptops most suitable for college students, we should understand what makes a good student laptop. Typically, a student would want a laptop that’s lightweight and comfortable enough to lug to and from their various classes. In addition, the laptop has to have great battery life and performance. And price is sometimes a concern, so the above features need to be packed into an affordable package.
After considering the types of laptops suitable for college students, I’ve decided to split them into three categories: budget, thin and light and ultraportable. So let’s take a look at them now …

2. Budget Laptops
For a college student who is short on cash, a budget laptop is a good buy. Some of the best budget laptops include those from Dell, Toshiba and HP. I personally find the Toshiba Satellite A215-S4747 to be a great budget laptop. You get an AMD based dual core CPU, which perfroms very well with most applications. You also get a huge 200GB hard drive and a large number of peripheral ports.

There’s also a nice Sony VGN-NR160E/S model that is (surprisingly) within the budget category. Out of the box, this machine gives you the Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor, 1 GB of RAM and a large 160GB hard drive – that’s a lot of computing power at budget price.

3. Thin and Light Laptops
If you prefer a more powerful laptop and don’t mind a little bit of weight, then try going for a thin and light laptop. Some of the models I can think of include those from Lenovo, HP and Sony.
The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ280E is a pretty good choice for a thin and light notebook. This system comes with a Bluray compatible writer that can also burn CDs and DVDs. You also get an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz CPU, 2GB RAM and a very large 250GB hard drive.
Another model I’d consider is the HP Pavilion dv6675us. You will get an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz CPU, 4GB RAM and 250GB of hard drive space. The 4GB of RAM is a great feature which will come in handy if you’re a student of finance or science and need to run intensive computational applications.

4. Ultraportable Laptops
If the size and weight of the laptop is of high importance to you, then go for an ultraportable laptop. These laptops give very good computing performance in a very small, compact package.
In this category, I think the Lenovo ThinkPad X61 is a great choice for students. It is slightly pricey (but not outrageously so) but it is one of the best performing laptops around. It weighs only about 3 pounds and is hence an extremely portable piece of hardware. You also get an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz CPU, 2GB RAM and an ample 100GB hard drive. You don’t get a built-in DVD writer though – that unit is external to the laptop.

Another good choice is the Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X. It weights 2.4 pounds and is less than an inch thick. This is one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks you will find in the market. It’s also very reasonably priced.

Conclusion
Well! I hope this article has shown you the various types of laptops which are suitable for college students. Regardless of your needs and budget, make sure that you do proper research before shelling out any cash. Until next time, best of luck and happy shopping!

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