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Netbook Computers

Over the years, notebook PCs have overtaken their desktop counterparts in terms of popularity.

Laptops were once mobile PCs for on-the-go people and have garnered extremely wide appeal because of the wireless Internet access, much improved component specifications and extended battery life.

One particular type of notebook referred to as "ultra-portable" has been around for quite some time but, due to its extremely high price, it was not a replacement option for full-sized home PCs.

This scenario has changed due to the introduction of the cheap computer known as the "Netbook PC" - a small form factor notebook designed basically for Internet access.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 Netbook PC

Acer® redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One AOA150-1553 Netbook PC, a netbook packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor weighing as little as 2.2 lb.

Aimed at business professionals, students and world travelers, this black netbook includes Windows XP Home operating system, Acer® InviLink 802.11b/g wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam, USB Mouse and 160GB of hard drive space needed for digital photos. It’s time to simplify your life with the Aspire® One AOA150-1553 Netbook PC.

These netbooks typically have smaller screens, use energy-efficient processors - usually, Intel's Atom Processor N270. This energy-efficient CPU provides extended battery life.

Screen sizes vary from 8.9" to 10.2".

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Some of these cheap computers (or netbooks) are built with compact hard drives and some are built with solid state memory that operates like storage on a USB flash drive. These solid state drives enable faster access times and, since there are no moving parts, the drive is less susceptible to shock damage - hence a sturdier mobile PC.

Most brands of netbooks are fitted with 802.11b/g wireless connectivity.

Fortunately, the introduction of netbook PCs has helped to extend the life of Windows XP because the specifications of these PCs do not meet the minimum requirements of Windows Vista.

Because of their sub-standard specifications, most netbooks ship with either Windows XP Home Edition or a distro of Linux.

Most netbook PCs run complete operating systems and can handle almost anything a mid-end computer can do.

Some of these little "darlings" are fitted with built-in Webcams, can browse the Net, perform word processing, play audio files (MP3s) and perform anything else you might wish to do in Windows.

Overall, because of these attractive features, they make perfect "homework" PCs for teenagers.

Here are typical specifications for a netbook:

• Weight - 1kg.
• CPU - Intel Atom Processor N270 1.60GHz.
• Graphics - Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset.
• Memory - 1GB.
• Storage - 160GB hard drive.
• Screen - 10.2in widescreen.
• Resolution - 1024x600.
• OS - Windows XP Home Edition.
• Connectivity - 802.11b/g wireless, Bluetooth.
• Extras - 1.3 megapixel Webcam, 3xUSB2.0 connections, Network port, Card reader.

Some of the major manufacturers of this cheap computer - the Netbook PC are Acer, ASUS, HP, PC World Advent, MSI and the list goes on........

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