ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £250
Size: 10.1 inches
Weight: 1.4 kg
Battery Life: Over 5 hours
Processor Speed: Intel Atom N470 1.83 GHz
Hard Drive: 250 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR2 SD RAM

REVIEW
Sony continue their production of high quality products with the stylish Sony Vaio M Series. This netbook series has proved to be a huge seller already and the M13M1E is the biggest of them all. This small laptop is elegant yet simple to use and packed with high spec components.

The first thing to notice on this laptop is the LED display. The screen picture proves to be extremely sharp and of high quality so despite the 10.1 inch screen, so watching movies and videos on this laptop is not an eye sore.

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The Sony Vaio M13M1E comes with a 250GB hard drive, a standard now amongst most netbooks so plenty of room for storing a large number of files. This small laptop has an Intel Atom 1.83 GHz processor and coupled with Windows 7, all of its features can be handled easily. Accessing the internet and being able to handle multiple programs becomes effortless.

The smooth finish makes this an elegant machine and the netbook does not become covered with finger prints easily. The netbook comes with a built in wecbcam allowing you to carry out video calls effortlessly.

The only thing we would suggest would be considering a RAM upgrade after purchasing this small laptop. This will give the laptop the ability to respond even quicker than it does already. We were also slightly unimpressed with the built in speakers, the sound quality proves to be lacking slightly.

Overall this is one of the best netbooks available on the market and as usual Sony have produced another high quality product which will rival any of its competitors.

SPECIFICATIONS
Product Description: Sony VAIO M Series VPC-M13M1E/L – Atom N470 1.83 GHz – 10.1″ TFT
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty
Dimensions (WxDxH): 26.8 cm x 18.3 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight : 1.4 kg
Processor: Intel Atom N470 / 1.83 GHz
Hard Drive: 250 GB – Serial ATA 150 – 5400 rpm
Networking : Network Adapter, Ethernet., Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth
RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz – PC2-5300
Graphics Controller: Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio Output: Sound card
Cache Memory: 512 KB – L2 Cache
Display: 10.1″ LED backlight TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) – 16:10
Input Device: Keyboard., touchpad
Battery: Lithium Ion
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN. aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Card Reader: Yes
Run Time (Up To): 4.5 hour(s)
Notebook Camera: Integrated – 0.3 Megapixel
Colours Available: Blue, White
Microsoft Office Preloaded: Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £250
Size: 10.1 inches
Weight: 1.25 kg
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Processor Speed: Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor
Hard Drive: 250 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR3 RAM (expandable to 2GB)

REVIEW

Powered by the new Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor, Eee PC 1015PX is the latest addition to the Eee PC Seashell series to provide perfect combination of multi-tasking productivity, with a richer multimedia and Internet experience. Thanks to the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology, you have the perfect travel companion that lasts up to an incredible 11 hours of unplugged freedom.1 The Eee PC 1015PX is also encased in a smooth matte-finished shell that captivates onlookers.

Plus, it boasts outstanding comfort with a chiclet keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, and convenient hot keys – granting you quick access to Express Gate, the mini-operating system, and control of the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine that instantly optimizes system performance. Throw in a generous 250GB hard drive with unlimited ASUS WebStorage2 and you get the ability to store, share, and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

With the latest Intel Atom dual-core processor, the N570 provides the perfect combination of multi-tasking productivity, with a richer multimedia and Internet experience. The Eee PC 1015PX gets the job done, all day long with ASUS-exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology that intelligently helps optimize the system, to give you max power when you need it, and max battery when you don’t. With a battery that lasts up to 11 hours between recharges, 1 you have the perfect travel companion in the Eee PC 1015PX.

The Eee PC 1015PX has more surface area for a wider, more comfortable palm rest. The ergonomic chiclet keyboard is full-size, with concave keys that direct your finger to the center of the surface.

Weighing only 2.76lbs (with battery), the thin and light Eee PC 1001PX is so compact that you can use it on a plane or any tight space with room to spare. With a 10.1″ LED backlit screen (1024×600), the Eee PC 1015PX displays crisp and vivid graphics in a portable form factor. The multi-touch trackpad lets you easily zoom in and out to view photos or read documents simply by sliding two fingertips together or apart.

Not only does the Eee PC 1001PX have a 250GB hard drive, it also comes with unlimited complementary ASUS WebStorage.2 ASUS WebStorage makes it easy for users to share media with friends and family via a simple drag and drop online interface so you can back up data and access it anywhere online.

Connect, communicate, and explore online with features that transform your wireless world. The Eee PC 1015PX Seashell connects you to your wireless world faster. With up to 160 times faster transfer speeds3 compared to Bluetooth v2.1, the refined capabilities of Bluetooth v3.0 let you transfer data wirelessly to smart phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices faster. High-speed wireless N connectivity is six times faster than 802.11b/g, for snappy Web surfing between your favorite sites and quicker video streaming. The integrated webcam and microphone lets you Skype face-to-face with friends, family, and colleagues in crisp, clear quality.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating System: Windows 7 Starter (32 bit)
• Display: 10.1-inch LED WXGA display (1024 x 600)
• Processor: Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor
• Graphics: Intel UMA
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v3.0
• LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 1GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM (expandable to 2GB)
• Storage: 250G 5400RPM hard drive
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Speaker: Built-in Stereo speakers
• Microphone: Digital Array Microphones
• Card Reader: 2-in-1 card reader; MMC/SD (SDHC)
• Input / Output:1 x Audio jack-out, 1 x Audio jack-in, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 (D-sub 15 pin)
• Battery Pack: 56w/h, 6 cell high capacity
• Dimensions: 10.31 x 7.01 x 1.02 ~ 1.44 –inches
• Weight: 1.25 kg (with 6 cell battery)
• Color: Black, Blue, Red & White

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Due to a customer demand for coloured netbooks, Small Laptops Guide have put together a price comparison page for retailers providing brown coloured netbooks.

Fashionable and stylish, the brown coloured netbook is a chic choice for those wanting to buy the latest small laptops.

With all major manufacturers now producing a variety of coloured netbooks you can easily find the laptop you are looking for with the Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, MSI, Samsung, Sony logo.

Become the fashionable leader of your group. Brown small laptops all have built in internet access, long battery life, and the ability to watch and download music or video.

Our price comparison below has details of the biggest retailers in the UK and their brown netbooks.

ESSENTIAL SPECS
Price: Approximately £300
Size: 10.1 inches
Weight: 1.3 kg
Battery Life: 4 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
Hard Drive: 120 GB / 160 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM.

REVIEW
Dell has hit its stride with the Inspiron Mini 10 – it takes the basic design of the smaller Inspiron Mini 9 and adds a larger 10.1-inch screen. This results is a larger, more comfortable netbook to use. What’s more, it even manages to offer more in the way of battery life.

We took the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 for a spin, see how we got on with our review…

One of the problems we had with the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 was its size – Dell simply tried to cram too much I to too little space. So, the arrival of the Inspiron Mini 10 resolves most of this problem. You’ll find the build quality is still has high but the larger screen means that everything has more space.

It has the same design look as the smaller version but with a 10.1-inch screen that delivers a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, you feel as though you are getting more for your money.

The larger screen allows for a more comfortable keyboard, which is a great choice if you plan to write long documents on your netbook. The keys have a great feel and are firmly mounted on the chassis. It’s a close call as to whether the keyboard is as good as the Asus Eee PC 1000HE, and also matches that of the Samsung NC10.

When it comes to performance, you’ll find this machine chugging along with the same spec of most other netbooks. So, the processor is an Intel Atom Z520, which runs at 1.33GHz and with 1024MB of memory you’ll find the Windows XP operating system runs reasonably well. The hard drive on our review unit packed in 160GB of storage space.

We found that we could run a couple of apps on the Mini 10 quite successfully but things start to slow down if you try to do anything too number-crunchy.

Extra features remain the same, so you’ll find three USB ports, 802,11g Wi-Fi, SD card slot and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. All of which add up to a decent, all round netbook.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is a cracking little netbook. This has been made possible due to the range of colours on offer. We like the newly tweaked design and with a larger keyboard than the Mini 9, this is certainly the best Dell Mini we’ve seen.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel  Atom  Z520 (1.33GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2Cache)
Operation System: Windows XP Service Pack 3
Screen Size: Glossy 10.1 inch LED display (1024×576) WSVGA
RAM memory standard: 1GB5 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM. 2GB available
Hard disk Capacity: 120GB or 160GB SATA HDD 2.5 inch 5400RPM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Colours Available: Red, Pink, Blue, White, Black, Green
Audio: Stereo speakers
Camera: Standard 1.3MP webcams
Weight: 1.3 kg
Wireless: WiFi802.11g or a/g/n Mini Cards
Bluetooth: Bluetooth  Internal (2.1+EDR) mini-card
Ports / Slots:
Kensington lock
AC Power-in
3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS)
Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45),
HDMI connector
(2 )USB and (1) Power USB
Audio jacks (1 line-out, 1 Mic-in)
Dimensions:
Height
28.5-31.7mm (Front-Back)
1.12-1.25 inches (Front-Back)
Width: 261mm, 10.28 inches
Depth: 182.5mm, 7.19 inches
Starting weight:
1.3kg / 2. 86 lbs with 3 Cell battery
Pointing Device Type: Touch Pad
Battery Technology: Lithium-ion
Maximum Battery Life: up to 3h50min

ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £350
Size: 12.1 inches
Weight: 1.5 kg
Battery Life: Over 6 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
Hard Drive: Up To 160 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR2

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REVIEW
Samsung’s NC10 raised the bar in the netbook category by providing one of the most usable keyboards and more than 6 hours of battery life. But like all 10-inch netbooks, its smaller form factor had limitations when compared with full-size notebooks. Enter the newest member of the NC family, the Samsung NC20.

This machine has a more spacious 12-inch display and a full-size keyboard, which makes it look more like a traditional notebook than any other netbook to date. Other than its screen size, the biggest difference between the NC20 and other netbooks is that this one is powered by VIA’s Nano U2250 processor and Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics, as opposed to Intel’s Atom CPU and integrated graphics.

The NC20 is not as powerful or thin as premium ultraportables, but it provides adequate performance and a good deal for those willing to pay extra for a bigger screen and keyboard. The Samsung NC20 shares the NC10’s design. Its rounded lid sports an identical matte cover. Surrounding the edges of the netbook is a silver trim complemented with glowing blue and reddish orange status lights on the front edge, which project a futuristic aura. A blue glowing power button is on the rounded right hinge.

The Samsung NC20 is larger than other 12-inch systems—including its closest competitor, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12—and higher-end 12-inch ultraportables such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X200. At 11.5 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches, the NC20 is thicker than the Mini 12 by 0.4 inches. It is also heavier than your average 2.8-pound netbook, tipping the scales at 3.4 pounds with its standard six-cell battery. While we couldn’t toss this machine into a purse as with the NC10, the NC20 slid into a shoulder bag without a problem. The expanded chassis allows the NC20 to house a full-size keyboard, up from the 93 percent–size keyboard on the NC10; however, the touch and feel of the keys are the same on both. The raised keys provide nice tactile feedback and were comfortable for long typing stints, and there are no spacing issues like those of many netbooks on the market: the right Shift key is full size and directly below the Enter key.

However, we were puzzled as to why Samsung decided to keep the arrow keys and the function keys slightly smaller than the rest, given the extra space on the deck. Also renovated is the touchpad, a marked improvement over the trackpad on the NC10. The mouse button, while longer, remains a single rocker bar and lacks a divot to separate the left and right sides.

The scrolling bar was useful for moving through long Web pages. The NC20 houses the same ports as the NC10, including three USB 2.0 ports, a 3-in-1 memory card reader, mic and headphone jacks, a VGA port, and an Ethernet port. We would have liked to see the extra space used to accommodate an ExpressCard slot for adding a mobile broadband modem card and/or an HDMI port.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Description: Samsung NC20 Via Nano Processor 1.3GHZ 12.1″
• Screen: 12.1” LED WXGA (1280 x 800)
• CPU: VIA Nano™ ULV Processor U2250 (1.3+GHz, 800MHz)
• Chipset: VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP Chipset
• Graphics: Integrated VIA Chrome9™ with DirectX 9.0 3D graphics support and hardware video acceleration
• OS: Microsoft R Windows XP Home Edition
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 (1*SODMM)
• Storage: 160GB HDD (9.5mmH 2.5’’HDD, SATA)
• Webcam: 1.3 Mega pixels web camera
• LAN: 10/100Mbps LAN
• Wireless: Atheros 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• I/O Ports: USB2.0 x 3, Ethernet LAN, 3-in-1 card reader
• Battery: 6 cells Li-ion Battery Standard
• Dimensions: 292.4mm x 217mm x 30.7mm
• Weight: 1.52kg
• Special Features: 6.5 hours battery life
• Colors: White / Black

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Small Laptops Guide have put together some info on helping you find the perfect netbook or small laptop.

Firstly, lets discuss, “What is a small laptop / netbook?”

A netbook or small laptop is a smaller, low priced, less powered, laptop computer. They are great for surfing the web, checking email, working on word documents. They do a lot more than this, but this makes up 90% of what most people use a laptop for anyway. Netbooks are becoming increasingly popular with all the big manufacturers from Dell to Lenovo to HP getting in on the market. There is a flood of small laptops available on the market nowadays, this can prove to be a little confusing. So how do you pick which is the right small laptop for you?

Small Laptops Guide will discuss the important specifications to look for when buying the perfect small laptop. In order to get the info on the specifications, we would recommend looking at reviews of particular machines before going ahead and purchasing. From a review you can pick up important details which can help you make decisions when buying. Our site has a list of reviews from all the main manufacturers so have a look and make a note of the important specifications of each machine so that you can compare easily.

What are the important specifications to look out for? We have listed them below:

1. Processor

Look out for the Intel Atom Processor 1.6GHZ, most small laptops have these as standard. They are specifically made for netbooks and can run Windows XP.

2. Hard Drive

In the case of hard drive, more is better. Look out for Solid State Drives, with more than 15GB of space. Some of the newer models have up to 80GB so you can easily install programs and have plenty of files on there.

3. Operating System

Most of the netbooks and small laptops on the market today give an option of Windows or Linux as standard operating systems. For the majority of users, Windows is the preferred platform, although Linux machines tend to be cheaper and you are much less likely to get a virus.

4. Screen Size

Around 9 to 10 inches is a good size for your netbook, but this is often down to personal preference. Some people prefer portability whilst others prefer a slightly larger screen size.

5. Battery Life

More is better. A minimum battery life for your small laptop should be 4 hours at the least.

6. Price

Around £300 or $500 is a good average price you should expect to pay.

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Sony is set to release the new W series to compete with the latest small laptops in the market today. The Sony Vaio W is based around the same Intel Atom N280 Processor which is used in many other netbooks. It also has a similar 10 inch screen. However, it differs from the rest when it comes to screen resolution.

The Sony Vaio W has a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels, which means that more of a website can be fitted on the screen and the users will have to scroll less than on the small laptops of its competitors. Sony aims to use this and the large touch panel to promote this laptop computer. The touch panel on the Sony Vaio W is almost the same size as one on most conventional laptops.

Sony have stated that they are aiming this small laptop at light users and this is an entry level model. Sony also have another smaller netbook on the market, the Sony Vaio P Series which is also reviewed by small laptops guide. The W series, however, is larger than the 8 inch P Series and Sony have stated that each of the two are aimed at different consumers.

With a global decline in PC sales, the only segment of the computer market showing growth is in the sales of small laptops as they are affordable and compact – perfect for basic users of computers. Read our article on Why Small Laptops.

The Sony Vaio W Series comes with 1GB RAM memory, a 160GB hard drive, and weighs only 2.6 lbs. There will also be the option to upgrade the memory by a  further 2GB. The other main selling point is the keyboard, with 86% size of a normal keyboard, typing is expected to be a lot easier than other small laptops available. The Vaio W is 1.3 inches thick and will be availabel in colours of White, Brown and Pink. This small laptop is due for release in August and is expected to be offered at a price of around £400.

Small Laptops Guide will be adding a full review soon.

Here is a video review of the Toshiba NB100 Small Laptop.
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