Cheap Netbooks Deals

If you’re wondering about this, I suspect you already own a netbook or you are planning to get one very soon. If so, let me congratulate you. The netbook is an excellent mini laptop that’s great for unconventional uses. Not only that, it has a good screen, hardware, touchpad and keyboard, not to mention a long-lasting battery.

But there are some flaws in the netbook that should be pointed out – and of course, considering how inexpensive they are, such flaws should be expected. So I would suggest you get a couple of accessories to make life with your netbook just a little easier. Some of these accessories are essential buys, others are up to you.

From the essential netbook accessories category:

~ The right case and a sleeve. The case is an important item to have – it fits tightly around the netbook and offers great protection. And be sure to see what it’s made of; you want a high-quality model that can handle even minor bumps and shakes.

~ The correct type of external mouse. I recommend a wireless mouse – Logitech and Microsoft both make good models. The average cost is about $40, but occasionally you can get a good deal for about $25.

~ Upgraded RAM. In general, netbooks come with only 1GB of RAM, so you’ll need to add at least one more GB. The majority of netbooks support this type of upgrade and are made with a back bay in which to insert the extra RAM module. However, some netbooks don’t have the back bay and aren’t made for upgrades like this.

There are many other upgrades and accessories which are optional, so I’ll just mention the most essential ones.

~ An external DVD player. Costing only about $60, this is a nice accessory to have for a netbook, because there is no optic drive in these mini laptops. In addition to DVD drives, you can add Blu-ray players and even DVD-WR. These items will be unnoticeable in your bag, since they’re so sleek and compact.

~ A mini notebook skin. Many people prefer to use skins to protect their netbooks. This is a useful accessory for the glossy model netbooks that scratch easily. For only about $5, you can find great-looking skins.

~ A flash USB or external hard-drive. Even though there’s plenty of storage space in modern netbooks, it’s a good idea to keep a flash USB or an external hard-drive in your bag, just in case the need arises.