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Here are the latest set of netbook/thin-and-light notebook deals to hit the scene.

== Best Buy ==

ASUS Eee PC 1001PXB-BK301 is currently on sale at Best Buy for $249.99. Specs to this 10.1 inch netbook are as follows:

• Intel Atom N450 processor clocked at 1.66GHz
• 1GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch WXGA LED widescreen display
• 160GB SATA 5400RPM HDD
• 3 in 1 media card reader
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Intel integrated graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet connectivity
• Weighs 2.4 lbs and measures  1.4 x 10.3 x 7 inches
• 4+ hour battery life thanks to 3 cell battery
• Windows XP Home Edition

Check out the deal

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The Lenovo S10-3t convertible netbook is available at Best Buy for a new low price of $299.99. Specs to the S10-3t include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA TFT LED backlit wide-screen display
• 250GB SATA 5400RPM HDD
• VeriFace facial recognition technology
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 6 in 1 media card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet
• Weighs only 2.8 lbs and measures 1.1 x 11 x 6.9 inches
• Windows 7 Home Premium OS
• 4 hour battery

Check out the deal

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The eMachines EM250-1915 netbook is also available at Best Buy for a low price of $249.99. Specs to this netbook are as follows:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch LED backlit WSVGA display
• 160GB SATA 5400RPM HDD
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• Built-in webcam with microphone
• Multi-in-1 media card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Weighs 2.4 lbs and measures 1 x 10.2 x 7.2 inches

Check out the deal

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The HP Mini 110-3015DX netbook is available for $249.99 (see a trend here ?) at Best Buy. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit display
• 160GB SATA 5400RPM HDD
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• Built-in webcam and digital microphone
• 2 in 1 media card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet
• Weighs 2.7 lbs and measures 1.3 x 10.6 x 7.6 inches
• 4+ hours of power thanks to 3 cell battery
• HP Imprint finish
• Windows 7 Starter Edition

Check out the deal

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Finally, the ASUS Eee PC 1018PB-BK801 is available for $349.99 at Best Buy. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit display
• 250GB SATA 5400RPM  HDD
• Intel integrated graphics
• Built-in 0.3 megapixel webcam
• 3 in 1 media card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• Weighs 2.4 lbs and measures 0.9 x 10.3 x 7.1 inches
• 8+ hours of power
• Windows 7 Starter OS

Check out the deal

== Amazon.com ==

If you need something as light as a netbook but certainly more powerful than one, then you’ll want to check out the Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T series of thin-and-light notebooks. Available in Core i3 and Core i5 configurations, the AS1830T series feature:

• 11.6 inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED backlit display
• Intel HM55 Express chipset
• 4GB of RAM
• Intel HD graphics
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• multi-in-1 media card reader
• HD audio
• Dolby Sound Room
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Gigabit Ethernet
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad
• 6 cell battery for up to 8+ hours of power

The Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 with the Core i5-430UM processor, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB SATA 5400RPM HDD is available at Amazon.com for $699.99 while the Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3927 with the Core i3-330UM processor, 3GB of RAM, and 320GB 5400RPM SATA HDD is available for $599.99.

== Computer Geeks ==

CompGeeks has the following notable netbooks on sale:

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Augen E-Go OE-A736 netbook for $74.99. Specs include:

• Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 OS
• AKARM ARM926-AK7802 248 MHz processor
• 64 MB DDR RAM
• 2 GB NANDflash storage
• Integrated graphics
• AC97 audio w/two built-in 0.5W speakers
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
• Built-in digital media card reader
• Keyboard with TouchPad
• Power LED, Battery LED and Activity LED
• 7-inch widescreen TFT LCD (800 x 480)
• 2 USB 1.1 ports
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• Microphone/headphone/Ethernet port

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ASUS Eee PC 1001PX Seashell netbook for $291.49. Specs include Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB SATA HDD, 10.1 inch display, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 0.3 megapixel webcam, 4.5 hour battery, and Windows XP Home Edition.

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Acer Aspire One 532h-2727 netbook for $306.49. Specs include Intel Atom N450, 1GB of RAM, 10.1 inch TFT WSVGA display, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 160GB HDD, and Windows 7 Starter.

== Target.com ==

Target has the Acer Aspire One 10.1" Netbook Computer – Onyx Blue (AO532h-2588) for super-low $199.99. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 8 hour battery
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA display
• Windows 7 Starter Edition
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, 5 in 1 media card reader
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity

NOTE: This offer is only available in-store – NOT ONLINE.

== Office Depot ==

Office Depot has the Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345RD 13.3 inch thin-and-light notebook for a mere $499.99. You can also get Microsoft Home and Student 2010 for $99.99 with the purchase of this computer. Trade in a working computer and you’ll get an additional 75 dollars off.

Specs include:

• AMD Turion II Neo dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz
• 13.3 inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• 4GB RAM
• 320GB HDD
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI port, VGA port
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics
• Built-in stereo speakers

ASUS announced today that select ASUS netbooks and notebooks sold at Amazon.com would come pre-loaded with the “Kindle for PC” software application. Not familiar with “Kindle for PC”? It’s essentially the Kindle software for the PC platform allowing users to:

• Purchase, download, and read more than 540,000 books
• Browse by genre or author, and take advantage of all the features that they enjoy in the Kindle Store, including Amazon.com customer reviews, personalized recommendations and editorial reviews
• Read the beginning of books for free before they decide to buy
• Access their Kindle books even if they don’t have Kindle with them
• Synchronize last page read between their Kindle, Kindle DX, PC, Mac, and other devices
• Create new highlights, notes and bookmarks, and manage those created on their Kindle
• Choose from three different color modes: read in white, sepia, or black color modes and adjust the brightness of the display from within the application
• Choose from more than 10 different font sizes and adjust words per line
• Read books using full-screen mode of their PC

Keep in mind of course that Kindle for PC is a free software application for any PC system. You can download the app for free over at Amazon.com.

As far as we’re concerned. this marketing promotion between ASUS and Amazon is clearly aimed at consumers considering the Apple iPad – reminding users that an ASUS netbook is a perfectly legitimate eReader platform.

Kindle for PC comes pre-installed on the following ASUS Eee PC netbooks:

• ASUS 1005PE-MU27-BK
• ASUS 1005PE-MU27-BU
• ASUS 1005PE-MU27-WT
• ASUS 1005PE-MU27-PI

as well as on the following thin-and-light UL notebooks:

• ASUS UL30A-X5K
• ASUS UL30VT-X1K

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday folks.. why not buy your mom a new netbook or thin-and-light notebook? (OK.. that seriously depends on your mom’s technical competency of course.. but just a thought!) OR.. get some accessories for your new system perhaps?

Here are some interesting deals currently available heading into the weekend:

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Buy.com

Logitech Alto Connect Laptop Stand:

Have a new system and need some way to prop it up at a good typing height? How about the Logitech Alto Connect Laptop Stand? I use it at work and absolutely love the stand. Comes with a built-in 4 port USB hub too. Buy.com has it for a mere $25.49 here.

Aluratek USB 2.0 External Slim Multi-format 8x DVD writer:

Need an optical drive for that new netbook of yours? Buy.com has the Aluratek USB 2.0 DVD burner for a mere $48.54 here.

Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1125:

Looking for a thin-and-light? Check out this deal for the Toshiba Satellite T115D priced at Buy.com at a low $472.99. Specs include AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Built-in webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit edition. Oh yeah shipping is free too!

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Newegg.com

Corsair Nova Series 128GB SATA II SSD:

Need a storage performance boost? Check out Newegg’s deal for the Corsair Nova Series 128GB SATA II solid state drive for $339. It’s in a 2.5 inch notebook form factor, has a MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, and supports TRIM.

ASUS Eee PC 1201T-MU10-BK:

Need more oomph than a netbook and a larger display to boot? Check out Newegg’s deal for the ASUS Eee PC 1201T-MU10-BK. This system features the AMD Athlon Neo processor MV-40 clocked at 1.6GHz, a 12.1 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

HP Mini 210-1010NR:

Newegg.com has the HP Mini 210-1010NR for a low price of $289.99. Specs include the Atom N450, 10.1 inch WSVGA display, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM, 160GB SATA HDD, a 93 % keyboard, and a 3 cell battery.

Samsung N150:

There’s also the Samsung N150 available now at Newegg for $298.99. Specs include the Atom N450, 10.1 inch WSVGA display, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, built-in 0.3 MP webcam, Wi-Fi, and a 6 cell battery for around 7 hours of power.

ASUS Eee PC 1001P:

The ASUS Eee PC 1001P is on sale for $294.99 at Newegg. Specs include Atom N450, 10.1 inch WSVGA display, 1G of RAM, 160GB HDD, built-in 0.3 MP webcam, and an 11+ hour battery (nice!).

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mwave.com

MSI U135-210US

mwave has the MSI U135-210US 10 inch  netbook for a low price of $279.99 here on their site. Specs are what you’d expect from these netbooks – Atom N450, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, 10 inch display, Intel NM10 chipset, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, HD audio, speakers, 4 in 1 media card reader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and a 3 cell battery.

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Dell.com

Dell’s selling their baseline Inspiron Mini 10 for a low price of $279.00. Specs include the Atom Z520, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 inch display, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, Intel GMA 500 graphics, and a 3 cell battery.

If you want an Atom 450 Dell, then you’ll want to check out the Inspiron Mini 10 (1012) system which runs $20 dollars more and comes with the Intel NM10 Express Chipset and a larger 6 cell battery.

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HP.com

HP Mini 210:

HP has the baseline Mini 210 for a low price of $279.99. Specs for this system include Atom N450, 1GB of RAM, 160GB 5400RPM HDD, 10.1 inch display, HD mini webcam, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, 3 cell battery, and Windows XP Home.

HP Mini 210 HD:

You could also opt for the slightly higher end HP Mini 210 HD for a baseline price of $329.99. Specs include the Atom N450, Windows XP Home, 1GB of RAM, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 160GB HDD, 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, webcam, Wi-Fi, and a 3 cell battery.

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Amazon.com

And finally, just b/c I’m curious – there’s the top 5 “most wanted” netbooks over at Amazon.com. Without further ado, they are:

• ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook (Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life)
• Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life
• ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook (Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life)
• ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook (Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life)
• ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-MU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook (Up to 11 Hours of Battery Life)

OK that’s it for now.. but we’ll keep looking for ya.

If you’re ok with purchasing refurbished hardware, then you’ll want to check out today’s deal over at woot.com. The site is selling the 10.1 inch Acer Aspire One AOD250 netbook for a low price of $219.99. Color choices include Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, and White while the system specs are as follows:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 10.1 inch WSVGA display
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Acer CrystalEye webcam
• Acer InviLink 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Windows 7 Starter
• Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
• VGA, headphone/speaker/line-out, microphone, three USB 2.0 ports
• Multi-in-one card reader

The one negative about this deal – it’s for the 3 cell battery system which is woefully weak (approximately 2 hours of power).

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HP Shopping

Looking for a fashionable netbook for that special someone in your life? HP has the HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition available for a starting price of $599.99. At this price, you’ll get the following:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit OS
• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit anti-glare widescreen display
• HP Mini Webcam
• 802.11 Wi-Fi
• 3 cell lithium-ion battery
• Microsoft Works 9.0

Want something with a bit more pep than an Atom-powered netbook? Check out the HP Pavilion dm3z series available now with a starting price of $529.99. This 13.3 inch thin-and-light features:

• AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor
• ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB 7200RPM HDD with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• 13.3 inch HD LED HP BrightView widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• Built-in webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 6 cell polymer battery
• Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
• Microsoft Works 9.0

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Dell.com

Dell is currently running their Earth Day deals with the Inspiron Mini 10 netbook available for $329. The netbook ships in renewable bamboo packaging and features:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• Windows 7 Starter
• 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
• Intel NM10 Express Chipset
• HD audio 2.0
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 56WHr 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery

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Geeks.com

Computer Geeks has the refurbished Samsung NP-N210 Atom N450-based netbook available now for a low price of $274.99. Specs to the N210 include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• Intel NM10 Express Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 250GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
• Intel GMA3150 graphics
• SRS 3D Surround Sound
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• 3 in 1 media card reader
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• 10.1 inch LED backlit LCD display
• 6 cell lithium ion battery
• 6 cell lithium-ion battery

Next up is the refurbished Gateway EC1440u 11.6 inch netbook available at Geeks.com for a low price of $359.99. Specs are as follows:

• Intel Celeron M ULV 743 1.3 GHz processor
• Intel GS45 Express Chipset
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB 5400RPM HDD
• Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
• Dolby Sound Room
• 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• Multi-in-one card reader
• 11.6 inch LED backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• 6 cell lithium ion battery
• 6 cell lithium ion battery

Not quite a thin-and-light but close enough in our eyes is the refurbished Toshiba U505-S2002 notebook available now at Geeks.com for a low price of $589.99. Specs include:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit OS
• 6 cell battery
• Intel Pentium dual-core T4400 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz
• 4GB RAM
• 500GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
• DVD burner
• Intel GMA 4500M graphics
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-FI
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• 13.3 inch widescreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution
• 6 cell lithium ion battery

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Dell.com

Dell is currently offering their Inspiron Mini 10 netbook for $299 as part of the Days of Deals promotion (Day 8 of their 10 day promotion run). The specs for the sale system are as follows:

• Intel Atom Z520 processor (clocked at 1.33GHz)
• 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• 28WHr Lithium Ion battery
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
• Intel GMA 500 graphics
• 1 GB SDRAM
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam

The system is available in Obsidian black with other colors available for $40 dollars extra. Yeah – not the best deal out there considering other Mini 10’s are available for comparable prices and include the newer Pinetrail platform..

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Buy.com

Buy.com has two interesting deals on ASUS Eee PC netbooks.

First up – they’re offering the ASUS Eee PC 1001P-MU17 for $294.99 with free shipping. This system features:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 10.1 inch LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution
• Windows 7 Starter OS
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB HDD
• 0.3 megapixel webcam
• HD audio
• Built-in microphone
• 2 in 1 media card reader
• SD/SDHC flash card slot
• VGA connector
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• Ethernet
• Headphone and microphone input
• 11 hour Lithium Ion battery
• Measures 10.31 x 7.01 x 1.02~1.44 inches
• Weighs 2.8 lbs

Check out the 1001P deal

Now if you’re willing to spend nearly $200 dollars more, Buy.com is offering the ASUS 1008P-KR-PU17 netbook for $482.99 with free shipping. Why is the system so much more expensive you ask? Basically – more memory, more hard drive space, better connectivity, and Windows 7 Home Premium. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• 320GB HDD
• Windows 7 Home Premium OS (an upgrade over the starter edition)
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 6 hour battery

Check out the 1008P deal

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ComputerGeeks

Geeks.com got a new batch of refurbished Acer Aspire One AOD250 netbooks and are offering the systems for $269.99. The specs to the AOD250 include Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, Intel GMA 950 graphics, HD audio, media-card reader, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, Ethernet, built-in webcam and microphone, and a 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display. The system comes with a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery. Not the latest and greatest netbook but not a bad deal either.

Check out the Acer deal

– More to come

Welcome to our latest installment of “Netbook Deals of the Day”. Let’s get down to it shall we?

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Dell.com

Dell’s running a 3 day sale across various systems on their website. On the netbook front, the company has sale prices for various Mini 10 netbook configurations.

At the low end of the spectrum, you can pick up a base Dell Inspiron Mini 10 for a low price of $279. The system features the Atom N450 processor clocked at 1.66GHz, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP Home Edition, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 10.1 inch widescreen display, Intel NM10 Express chipset, HD audio, 160GB HDD, a 3 cell battery, and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi.

Next up, there’s the Mini 10 TV Tuner package for a low price of $349. This system adds a Dell Internal Digital TV receiver (ATSC) and a six cell battery into the mix.

Don’t need the TV tuner? How about a GPS version of the Mini 10? For the same price of $349, you can opt for the Dell Mini 10 GPS system which adds a built-in GPS with turn-by-turn navigation and a six cell battery.

And finally, there’s the Dell Mini 10 Design Studio for $379. This Mini 10 edition allows you to customize the top lid with either the “Red My Fortune Cookie” design by OPI or an image from the Dell Design Studio. Sorry no 6 cell battery in this version unfortunately.

Now if you’re looking for something with a bit more oopmh than the Atom-powered Inspiron Mini 10, then you might want to check out the Dell Studio 14z thin-and-light notebook. The pre-configured system priced at $708 provides a much more powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocked at 2.2GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit OS, 500GB SATA HDD, 3GB of RAM, a 14 inch 720p capable LED backlit display, a 6 cell battery, Soundblaster X-Fi HD audio, Wi-Fi, and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G graphics. Not a shabby deal (although we’re not sure what the actual battery life is like on this machine).

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Dell Small Business

Over at the small business section of Dell.com, you can find the beautiful Dell Vostro 13 for a low price of $449. Now one of the reasons the price is so low for this system is due to the fact it comes bundled with Ubuntu instead of Windows. If you opt for Windows 7, then you’ll be paying $549 for the system. Specs for the $449 Ubuntu system include an Intel Celeron M processor clocked at 1.3GHz, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and 6 cell battery.

If you want the dual core version of the Vostro 13, then it’ll cost you at least $669 for that system. Added/changed specs include a Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, a 320GB HDD, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 6 cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium,

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Buy.com

If you’re OK with slightly older netbooks, then you’ll want to check out these two deals over at Buy.com.

First off, they’re selling the awesome Toshiba NB205 netbook featuring the Atom N280 processor for a low-price of $289.95. That’s $110.04 off the original price of $399.99. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N280 processor
• Windows 7 Starter Edition
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB HDD
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit display
• Built-in webcam
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Ethernet
• 6 cell battery for an awesome 9+ hour battery life
• Media card reader
• 3 USB ports (one is a sleep and charge port)
• Full-sized keyboard

We reviewed the netbook last year and folks – this is one of the best N280 based systems out there. The keyboard is awesome and the touchpad is nice and large. The protruding battery is probably our only real complaint here.

Secondly, Buy.com is offering the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE netbook with the Atom N280 processor for a price of $349.95. This isn’t the cheapest netbook out there – especially when you consider you’re not getting a Pine Trail enabled system but if you’re ok with that, then do check it out. The 1000HE features many of the typical netbook specs you’ve come to expect including a 10.2 inch WSVGA display, the Intel 945GSE Express chipset, 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, WIndows XP Home, a 6 cell battery, stereo speakers, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet, media card reader, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. Battery life is 9+ hours.

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Frys.com

Frys is offering the MSI U230-027 thin-and-light notebook for a low price of $379.99. This system features:

• AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• 12.1 inch WXGA display
• ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics
• 2GB of RAM
• 250GB SATA HDD
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, HDMI port
• 6 cell battery

Yeah it’s been awhile since we ran a “Netbook Deals of the Day” posting – mostly because the holiday season was over and the transition to the new Pine Trail platform was upon us. However, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, several e-tailers are running netbook deals that you might be interested in, so without further ado, let’s check out them deals!

In the thin-and-light category, Newegg is selling the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305 notebook for a mere $549.99 ($150 dollars off the original price of $699.99). Specs for this thin-and-light include an Intel Pentium SU4100 ULV processor clocked at 1.3GHz, a 13.3 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, 3GB of RAM, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit, 320GB HDD, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, built-in stereo speakers, and full-sized keyboard. The notebook measures 12.7" x 8.78" x 0.87-1.35" and weighs a reasonable 3.88lbs. The Pentium SU4100 will provide 2-2.5x more processing power than your typical Atom N270 processor so this is certainly a notebook to consider if you want a bit more oomph in your everyday needs.

The other notable Newegg.com deal is for the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU1X-BK Crystal Black 10.1" WSVGA Netbook – priced at $319.99 ($30 dollars off the original price of $349.99). This netbook features the Intel Atom N280 processor (it’s a pre-Pine Trail netbook), a 10.1 inch LED-backlit display, 1GB of RAM, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, built-in speakers, media card reader, and a 6 cell battery for approximately 10+ hours of battery life.

Let’s move over to Geeks.com, a great place to find new and refurbished units.

We’ve never heard of the company, but Geeks is offering the PeeCee Mini M02 Atom N270-based netbook for a low price of $259.99. This system (which is almost gone) features:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA950 graphics
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 10.2 inch widescreen LCD display
• Built-in 3 in 1 card reader
• Measures 10.35 x 7.24 x 1.36 inches and weighs 2.78 pounds

Should you buy it? If you’re not sure of the brand then you might want to reconsider.. but if you have cash to blow and you’re adventurous, then why not check it out!

Fans of the original MSI Wind U100 will definitely want to check out the current deals over at Geeks.com where the company is offering 3 cell versions for a mere $279.99. They have them in pink, white, and black. The specs are:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 10 inch WSVGA display
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Media card reader

If you’re a fan of convertible notebooks, then check out the Geeks.com deal on the ASUS Eee PC T91 here on their website. The 8.9 inch system features the Intel Atom Z520 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 0.3 megapixel webcam, and Windows XP. Perhaps even funnier is the comparison chart that Geeks put up on the site comparing the T91 against the newly announced Apple iPad. Here are snippets from the chart (keep in mind, I’m merely copying what THEY put up. I am stating this myself so don’t go flaming me for this!):

Heh.. the sad thing is – yes the T91 supports Adobe Flash thanks to Windows XP.. but can the Atom Z520 handle HD flash video.. uhh.. don’t think so.

Alright, the final “deals” come from Dell where they’re currently offering the Dell Mini 10 and 10v at low starting prices. In fact, starting prices for both the Mini 10 and the 10v come in at $279. The Mini 10 has the updated Pine Trail platform while the Mini 10v is using the older Atom platform featuring the Atom N270 processor. Both systems feature similar specs as well as a small 3 cell battery. Want a 6 cell battery for that Mini 10?  You can get one for $299 which still isn’t a bad price. Finally, Dell is also offering a Mini 10 model with a built-in GPS for a price of $399.

OK, our final vendor of the day is PC Mall where they’re offering the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 thin-and-light notebook for a mere $469.99. OK the check out price is actually a tad-bit higher at $519.99 (the actual price is $569.99 minus an instant rebate of $50 dollars and then a mail-in rebate of $50 dollars. Yes, we hate mail-in rebates too). The U350 features an Intel Pentium SU4100 processor, a 13.3 inch LED backlit display, 3GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, a 4 cell battery, and an HDMI port.

OK – one more netbook deal for you to consider. CompUSA is currently offering the Samsung Go N310-13GBK netbook for a low price of $299.99. The specs are as follows:

• Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• 10.1 inch WSVGA display with scratch resistant edge to edge glass
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB RAM
• 3 in 1 media card reader
• 9+ hour battery life
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Intel GMA 950
• SRS 3D sound effects
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity
• Windows XP Home

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Another year-end deal for all of you to consider.

Newegg is offering the MSI Wind U110-031US 10 inch netbook for a low-price of $299.99 (limit 5 per customer). The specs to this netbook are:

• Intel Atom Z530 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• 10 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• Intel SCH US15W chipset
• Intel GMA 500 graphics
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 3 USB ports
• VGA port
• Microphone and headphone jack
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• 9 cell battery with 14 hour battery life

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