New Blog 1: Best Cheap Netbook

Best Cheap Netbook

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Dell (DELL), SONY (SNE) and Asus all lead the way with the top products. The Microsoft Windows 7 (MSFT) launch gave each maker a chance to refresh the product line in time for black Friday.Netbooks are scaled down laptops designed for simple Web surfing and email. With screen sizes from seven to 12 inches they can travel easily and are far lighter than your average laptop. The Intel (INTC) Atom processor is the primary chipset found inside and is not strong enough for streaming high-quality video. Some keyboards are cramped, a problem most manufacturers have rushed to fix, many with success.With many retailers expecting cheap netbooks to be big sellers, we asked our tech reviewer Gary Krakow to draw up the list of the 10 best and cheapest netbooks. One last tip before you buy: Double check the keyboard size for your hands.Smaller and cheaper than a laptop, netbooks continue to make a strong impression in the market. Netbooks appeal to a wide audience, from businesspeople who travel frequently, to kids and home users looking for a small laptop to carry from room to room, to book-laden students who spend long hours on campus. Most netbooks can be distinguished by their light weight, long battery life, small screens (between 9 and 12 inches), and low-powered components. These devices first appeared for home use but are becoming increasingly popular among small business professionals and college students who are about to head back to school. Netbook makers are including more features, bigger screens and keyboards, and faster parts—all while slashing prices. We give you the top 10 netbooks we've reviewed on the market today.