Most powerful 10.1-Inch Netbooks

Netbooks have come a long way since their initial conception, and the amount of power available in one has increased substantially. While netbooks are still limited in their overall ability to do anything that a typical computer can do, the following netbooks have managed successfully to close the distance in that category by providing the user with a better than average showing for a teeny tiny netbook. Each netbook reviewed in this article has shown exceptional performance and while all may not be equal, each one is a great value when you weigh price versus performance.

#6 ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37 10.1-Inch Netbook – Ultra thin and light with 18mm and 1.1Kg

This little beauty by ASUS comes complete with a brushed black or white aluminum exterior and a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor, 250 GB storage, 1 GB of memory and top connectivity, with Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi N, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 3.0 ports. Weighing less than 2.5 pounds and coming with a standard 4-cell battery, the Asus Eee PC balances battery performance with a lighter weight to create an optimal situation where you have more battery life than traditional lightweight netbooks while still being considered a lightweight itself. This model costs more than the average 10-inch netbook at 429.99 319.99.

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#5 Toshiba Mini NB305-N600 10.1-Inch Netbook

Toshiba’s latest creation manages to be a powerhouse in the field of netbooks. The Toshiba Mini combines a 10.1” WSVGA TruBrite screen with a 1.5 GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor and a 250MB onboard graphics processor. The Mini includes a 6-cell Li-Ion battery, providing superb battery life for a netbook that weighs less than three pounds. Unlike some 10-inch netbooks, this model includes a full-sized keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with multi-touch control. The Toshiba Mini is available in teal and costs $379.99 $335.

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#4 Samsung NC110-A03US 10.1-Inch Netbook

Samsung’s powerful piece of hardware brings some new ideas to the table of netbooks. The coolest feature on the Samsung NC110 is the FastStart feature, which allows you to put your netbook into a deep-sleep, energy-conserving mode and boot it back up in less than three seconds. It comes with Intel Atom N570, 1GB DDR3 Ram, 250 GB HDD and Bluetooth 3. Not that you would need to worry about the battery, as the NC110 can run for up to 10 hours on its 6-cell battery. A security lock port is also included on the Samsung netbook for greater security if desired. The Samsung NC110 is available in black and the price is set at $329.

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#3 Acer Aspire One D255E 10.1-Inch Netbook

With a powerful battery and available in six colors, the Acer Aspire One really stands out. The Aspire One AO255E is an extremely popular model. It comes in a couple of different versions but this is the top one. It boasts a dual-core Atom N570 processor, 1 GB of memory and a 250 GB hard drive to store all your favorite media files. This netbook has an integrated web camera and microphone, allowing you to Skype and video-conference easily. Right now, the Aspire One D255E can be picked up for $329 and comes in four colors: Aquamarine, Diamond Black, Ruby Red and Sandstone Brown.

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#2 ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17 / 1015PX-SU17 10.1-Inch Netbook

ASUS is known for quality and it certainly delivers with the Eee PC 1015PX. There are 2 models – one with 1GB of RAM / 250GB hard drive and another with 2GB of RAM / 320GB hard drive. The 1015PX features an Intel Atom N570 dual core processor and a matte WSVGA LED display. Loaded with high-definition audio and microphone, the audio input and output on this device is the best of the reviewed netbooks. The chiclet keyboard and multi-touch touch-pad provide an ease of use that is consistent with ASUS’ style. The 1015PX comes with great connectivity options, including Wireless N and Bluetooth 3. On this device, the 6-cell 56Wh battery will provide up to 11 hours of battery life and netbook has some of the best consumer ratings of those on the list. This gem is in stores for the low price of $329 and comes in blue, black, red and white.

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#1 ASUS Eee PC 1015PN-PU27 10.1-Inch Netbook

This ASUS model is yet another good release in the netbook category. The Eee PC 1015PN gets very good rating from many customers and reviewers. Weighing just 2.76 pounds, the Eee PC 1015PN comes standard with HDMI and VGA ports for clear video output, a multi-function memory card reader and Bluetooth 3. The Intel Atom N570 dual-core in this system runs all basic computer tasks flawlessly. The 1015PN comes with a standard 1GB of RAM but is fully upgradable to 2GB. Storing pictures, music and other files is simple with an included 250GB hard drive. The battery is capable of lasting 9.5 hours. This really is the best you can get in this class in terms of performance and value. It costs $369.99 $299.99

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Other Selections

Competitive contenders in the power field also include the HP Mini210-2177NR, the Asus Eee PCs 1015PW-MU27 and ASUS Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU37 at $349, $309 and $369, respectively. The ASUS 1008P-KR has a 320 GB hard drive, which is larger than the 250 GB included in the other two netbooks. The 1008P-KR also has 2 GB of RAM, which is more than any other netbook mentioned in this review.

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