Best Cheap Netbooks

We scour the Internet to look for customer feedback and expert reviews on every netbook models available on the market. We then analyze these reviews and sources and rank them according to how credible they are, based on specific criteria we have developed for this purpose. Listed below are the best (top 5) cheap netbooks that we recommend.

Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17

TheAsus Eee PC 1001P-MU17 is one of the best budget netbook around. Some features that we really like about this netbook includes:

  • It has a 92-percent full-size keyboard that’s easy to use
  • It has a 6-cell battery that provide up to 11 hours of battery life
  • It has a matte display which enable users to use it outdoor without any reflection problem
  • It comes with a lid with textured checkerboard pattern of tiny concentric squares. This matte lid keep smudges at bay, and it makes the 1001P look more expensive than its price suggests.

The best part is of course the price. At $290, the Eee PC 1001P offers excellent value for the money.

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ndeviltv has a great video review on the Asus Eee PC 1001P:

Specification

  • 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor
  • 1 GB DDR2 SODIMM memory, Max Capacity upto 2 GB
  • 10.1″ WSVGA (1024×600) WideScreen matte LCD w/ LED-backlit
  • Integrated Graphics Controller
  • 160 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

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Eee PC 1001P-M The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1001P-M Seashell shines as the ideal Eee PC for the traveler looking for outstanding wireless connectivity and efficient Eee PC performance. Thanks to the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) and the new power sipping Intel Atom N450 processor, you can take this mobile phenom wherever you choose and enjoy u[Read More]

Acer Aspire One 532h

The Acer Aspire One 532h is the next netbook that we would recommend after the Eee PC 1001P. It’s the updated model of the flagship netbook from Acer. Similar to most other netbooks, it comes with Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, and 6-cell battery that supports up to 10 hours of battery life. At $295, it’s cheaper than most netbook of its class. If you are looking for a low-cost netbook under $300, the AO532h is a great choice to consider.

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Sascha from netbooknews.com has a great video review on the Acer Aspire One 532h:

Specification

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 Memory
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
  • 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Certified
  • 10.1″ WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display
  • Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
  • Windows XP Home
  • Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life

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Aspire One AO532h: Go Anywhere Mobility Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset [Read More]

Gateway LT2106u

As an Acer subsidiary, Gateway’s LT21 series netbooks are pretty similar to Acer’s flagship netbook, the Aspire One 532h. They are identical to each other in terms of specs, design, even price. The Gateway LT2106u which equipped with Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, and 6-cell battery cost only $289.99 which makes it one of the cheapest netbook yet with decent specs.

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Specification

  • 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
  • 1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified
  • 10.1″ WSVGA High Brightness LED-backlit Display
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Over 8 Hours of Battery Life

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Gateway LT2106u: Mobile Freedom, Expressive Style The ultra-portable design of the Gateway LT netbook is ideal for those on the move who need a quick, easy way to connect to the Internet and stay in touch with family and friends. Weighing less than 3 pounds, it features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display and an easy typing keyboard. The Gateway LT has[Read More]

Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17

The Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17 is one of the previous generation netbook that runs on Intel Atom N280 instead of the new N450 pineview processor. Other than that, this netbook is almost identical to the Eee PC 1005PE which is currently one of the best netbook on the market.

In terms of processing power, the Intel Atom N280 and N450 CPU provides almost the same performance. What differentiate them is the battery life — the N450 processor on the 1005PE is more power efficient and so can provide longer battery life (up to 14 hours); while the N280 CPU on 1005HA drains more power from the battery and so has shorter battery life (maximum 10.5 hours). If you have no issue with the shorter battery life, the Eee PC 1005HA is actually a pretty good deal as it cost much lower than its predecessor at only $297.71.

Peter from netbooked.net has a great video review on the Asus Eee PC 1005HA:

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Specification

  • Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, FSB 667MHz)
  • 1 GB SODIMM memory
  • 250 GB HDD
  • 10.1″ WSVGA (1024×600) Color-Shine Wide Screen LCD
  • Integrated Graphics Controller; Shared w/ system memory

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The Best has just gotten better! - Mobility has Evolved with the Eee PC 1005HA-P. The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell, with Windows 7 Starter Edition and enhanced storage, shines as the ideal netbook for the traveler looking to have it all. It is encased in a smooth pearlescent shell to captivate any onlookers or passers-by. But the Eee PC 10[Read More]

HP Mini 210-1030NR

The HP Mini 210 is the latest netbook model from HP. It’s not the best netbook on the market but it has everything that a good netbook should have — great battery life, decent performance, and inexpensive.

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ndeviltv has a great video review on the HP Mini 210:

Specification

  • Intel Atom Processor N450 (1.66 GHz, 512 KB L2 Cache)
  • 1GB DDR2 System Memory (1 DIMM)
  • 160GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
  • Genuine Windows 7 Starter
  • Up to 9.75 Hours of Battery Life
  • 10.1″ Diagonal WSVGA LED Anti-glare Widescreen Display (1024 x 600)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (shared) with up to 256MB Total Available Graphics Memory

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Prepare to be noticed when you take this Netbook out on the town. Small, slim and stylish, the HP Mini 210 lets you surf the web, stay connected, and be entertained wherever you go. Amp up the fun by playing videos and music or showing off your photos. Exclusive, integrated software keeps you in sync with your life by letting you e-mail, chat, an[Read More]