Toshiba Mini NB205-N312/BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life
How to Select a Netbook
Choosing the right netbook can be tricky business especially if you are not familiar with the choices that you have. Here is a quick guide to selecting the best netbook model for you.
What do you plan to do on your netbook?: The netbooks that we have in the market today have very decent computing power and is capable of running a wide variety of tasks. If you plan to use your netbook occasionally for surfing the web, watching videos and checking emails. A basic netbook model would serve you well. If you plan to use your netbook for work, you may want to get a netbook model with lots of extra features (such as HDMI ports, Bluetooth, etc).
If you are one of those who love to watch movies on your laptops, you can consider getting a netbook with a larger screen or has a HD resolution display. If audio is an important issue for you, you should check the built-in speakers on the netbooks. Some are better than others. Some netbook models only come with mono speakers.
Do you plan to do a lot of typing?: The size of the keyboard on a netbook has long been a very contentious issue. The small size of netbook keyboards takes a little getting used to. Today, netbook keyboards have gone through major improvements to replicate the feel of typing of a full-sized keyboard. The keyboard on HP, Toshiba and Asus laptops have been receiving great reviews.
Is battery life an important factor?: The battery life of netbooks today can range anything from 4 to 14 hours. If it is not an important factor for you, you can always get a model with a shorter battery life, as they are usually cheaper. If you want something with a greater battery life, Asus netbooks are they way to go as they currently have some of the longest battery life.
What is your budget?: Laptops can range from around $250 to $480 per unit. Currently, Asus by far has the best price-to-feature ratio. They have some of the most comprehensive feature set and are very well priced. The Toshiba Mini is also another of my favorite netbook brands.
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 | Top #1 Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - 11 HoursOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| Review by turkiye (USA) 2010-07-26 It seems very nice, has bigger keyboard providing better typing compared to other netbooks. But windows 7 lowers the running performance of the netbook, add 1gb ram and close off all visiul effects, i will be better. there is a camera display problem while connecting the internet, actua... Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #2 Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook - 11 HoursOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| Review by Debra Wright (NEW YORK) 2010-07-31 This is my first netbook. I wanted something that looked good, had basic functionality, and easy to use. (I really wanted an ipad). Price and functionality comparisons compelled me to choose a netbook. This one met all my requirements. Set up was extremely quick and simple. I carried it on vacation.... Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #3 Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BN 10.1-Inch Java Brown Netbook - 11 HoursOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| Review by Sean Albro (SEGUIN, TX, US) 2010-07-28 I love the portability of the Toshiba Mini, but the keyboard often requires hitting a letter several times to get it to appear. I can not tell you how frustrating it is to have to continually go back to retype something often having to hit the key pretty hard. This review should have only taken me 2... Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #4 Toshiba Mini 300 Series NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Netbook - Black OnyxOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| Review by Jose Morillo (USA) 2010-07-26 Excelent product, functional, comfortable, easy to handle outside the house or office. Perfect for students or people who work outside the office and need to bring information with them.... Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #5 Toshiba Mini NB305-N440RD 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook (8 Hour BatteryOverall Rating (6/10) | |
| Review by Weagle (GA) 2010-07-18 Count me in as one who is disappointed. I did my research and bought the laptop and recommended memory for the upgrade on the same day (about a week ago now - NB305440BL) and attempted the install, got frustrated at the 2nd install attempt, and finally returned the memory. Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #6 Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - 9 HoursOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| Review by Duffer. (CONYERS, GA UNITED STATES) 2010-06-25 This replaced a HP notebook which was too heavy for travel. One of the reasons it was heavy is that is was jam packed with more crapware than the local landfill. I could not remove all the crapware so I gave the laptop away. But, back to the netbook. it is light, works well and was reasonably priced... Read more reviews | ||
