Find a range of ultra-mobile options at different price levels under two categories:

• Netbooks and Minis
• Laptops

 

 

 

NETBOOKS AND MINIS

 

These compact computers—mostly beneficial for when you are on-the-go—have screens that are usually less than 10 inches and fully mobile Web access. They fall somewhere between a smartphone and laptop in screen size, features and user experience and tend to be less expensive than laptops.

 

Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Computer

Price: $249

This basic model in Dell’s netbook line is bundled with the Ubuntu Linux operating system. It ships with a 1.6 GHz Atom Processor, 512 MB of RAM, an 8.9 inch LED-backlit display, 8 GB of internal flash memory, and a four-hour battery. The unit measures 9.3 x 6.77 x 1.07 inches and weighs 2.28 pounds.

 

 

Aspire One AOD 150

Acer Inc.

Price: $249

Acer’s second-generation netbook is offered with Windows XP Home edition. Standard features include a 1.6 GHz Atom Processor, 1 GB of memory, a 10.1 inch display, a 160 GB hard drive, a multi-card reader, and a built-in webcam. The unit measures 10.2 x 8 x 1.31 inches and weighs approximately 2.2 pounds. A version with an 8.9 inch screen is also available.

 

 

IdeaPad S10

Lenovo

Price: $349

Lenovo’s entry netbook includes Windows XP Home edition and has a 10.2 inch display with an integrated Webcam. It includes the 1.6 GHz Atom Processor, 512 MB RAM, and 80 GB hard drive. A security feature called Lenovo Veriface uses face-recognition technology to prevent unauthorized access to the system and contents. It measures 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches and weighs 2.43 pounds.

 

 

NC10 Mini Notebook

Samsung 

Price: $439

This model has a 10.2 inch screen and a keyboard 93 percent the size of standard, full-sized versions. The basic configuration comes loaded with Windows XP Home edition and includes the Atom Processor 1.6 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, and a six-hour battery. It measures 10.7 x 7.3 x 1.9 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds.

 

 

HP Mini 2140

HP 

Price: $449

This basic configuration of HP’s newest netbook comes with Windows XP Home edition pre-installed. Standard features include the 1.6 GHZ Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, a Webcam, a 10.9 inch LED display, and a four-hour battery. The unit measures 10.3 x 6.5 x 1.05 inches and weighs 2.6 pounds.

 

 

Asus Eee PC101

ASUS 

Price: $699

This notebook has a 10.2 inch widescreen display and a built-in Webcam. It has the 1.6 GHz Atom Processor and 1 GB of RAM. The Windows XP version has a 16 GB internal flash drive, while the Linux version is offered with 32 GB or 64 GB flash drives. Battery power is rated at 5.4 hours running XP; 4.7 hours running Linux. The unit measures 10.4 x 7 x 1 inches and weighs 2.2 pounds.

 

 

VAIO Lifestyle PC

Sony Electronics 

Price: $899.99

At just 1.4 pounds, this lightweight netbook features an 8-inch widescreen display, built-in GPS functionality, and support for Wireless 3G broadband and Bluetooth. The basic configuration comes loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic and has a 1.33 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, a Webcam, a 60 GB hard drive, and a four-hour battery. The unit measures 9.65 x 4.72 x 0.78 inches.

 

 

LifeBook U820 Convertible Mini Notebook

Fujitsu PC 

Price: $1,049

This convertible model gives users the option of switching between standard and tablet modes. The basic configuration is loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium, and it has a 1.6 GHz Atom Processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, a 5.6 inch touch screen, a Webcam, a fingerprint sensor, a GPS receiver, and a 3.5 hour battery. It weighs 1.3 pounds and measures 6.73 x 6.14 x 1.46 inches.

 

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LAPTOPS

 

Laptops—fully powered PCs—have been getting thinner and more compact in recent years. With a few exceptions, such as the lack of an optical disc drive on some machines, an ultra-portable laptop delivers the same combination of processing power, memory, features, and connectivity that most real estate professionals demand from their desktops. Here is a range of the latest ultra-portable laptops that pack a lot of power in their small, thin frames.

 

EliteBook 2530p

HP

Price: $1,449

HP’s basic entry in ultra portables comes with Windows Vista Business edition. It has a 1.2 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 120 GB hard drive, a full-sized keyboard, a 12.1 inch display, and a four-hour battery. The unit weighs 3.19 pounds and measures 11.1 x 8.44 x 0.99 inches.

 

 

ThinkPad X200s

Lenovo

Price: $1,670

The basic configuration of the most compact unit in Lenovo’s ThinkPad series has a 1.2 GHz Intel Core2 Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, a 12.1 inch screen, and Windows Basic Home edition. The unit measures 11.6 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches and weighs 2.95 pounds.

 

 

MacBook Air

Apple

Price: $1,799

The basic configuration has a full-sized keyboard and 13.3 inch widescreen display with an integrated i-Sight Webcam. The specs include a 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 120 GB hard drive, and a 4.5 hour battery. It measures 12.8 x 8.93 x 0.76 inches and weighs three pounds.

 

 

Adamo

Dell Computer

Price: $1,999

This is the entry-level model in the company’s new line of notebooks. It comes with Windows Vista Home Premium and has a 1.2 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2 GB RAM, a 13.4 inch widescreen display with an integrated webcam, a 0.65 inch profile, and a 128 GB solid-state drive. There is wireless support for Wi-Fi n and Bluetooth, with mobile broadband optional.

        

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