Netbooks

Netbooks are highly portable, low-cost systems with screens up to 12-inches in size and weights below 4 pounds. Find the best model with our top 5 netbook picks or watch our netbook buying guide video.

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Price as
Reviewed

$399.99

Hercules eCAF EC-1000W

Review Date: 11/17/2009

This netbook's distinct style and software bundle help it stand out from the crowd. Read Review...

Lowest Price
from Amazon

$249.99

HP Mini 311 (Verizon Wireless)

Review Date: 11/13/2009

Nvidia Ion graphics and built-in 3G wireless make this netbook a good value. Read Review...

Price as
Reviewed

$299.00

Nokia Booklet 3G

Review Date: 11/8/2009

This aluminum 3G netbook delivers plenty of style and endurance, but it's relatively small keyboard and slow performance diminish its appeal. Read Review...

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Netbook Tips, How-tos, and Upgrades

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How to Upgrade Your Netbook's Hard Drive or SSD

Add some life to your mini-notebook by swapping out that pokey hard drive or SSD for a faster model.

Install a Touchscreen on a Netbook

This easy-to-follow guide will help you add touch to your mini-laptop.

Upgrade the Hard Drive on the Eee PC 1000HE

Replace the Eee PC 1000HE's default drive with a better hard disk or even an SSD.

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Netbook News and Hands-ons

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Hands-on With The Dual-Core, Ion-Packin' ASUS Eee PC 1201N

It seems everyone is enamored with the Nvidia Ion-powered HP Mini 311--and rightfully so. This graphics chip has changed the game for mini-notebooks, enabling full HD video playback, mainstream 3D gam...

Mainstream Netbooks Now Below $300. Huge Bargains to be Had.

Everyone was disappointed when the One Laptop Per Child project promised to usher in a new age of $100 notebooks, only to fall flat with its underwhelming XO laptop selling for well over $200. But tha...

Hercules eCafe Full Review: Sweet Software Suite, But Not Enough Battery Life

Our full review of the Hercules eCAF EC-1000W is now live. We're still impressed with the netbook's aesthetics and most aspects of the design (the mouse buttons are a weak point) and we like that it ...

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