New Blog 1: Netbook Under 200

Thursday 18 October 2012

Netbook Under 200

Netbooks are designed for simple tasks we do often - surfing the web, emails, online banking, word processing etc - not to replace desktop computers.All netbooks listed come with full wi-fi capabilities, Windows 7 Starter, and at least 160GB memory. If you need memory than this, consider buying a portable external hard drive - these cost as little as £30 for 500GB. Compare prices using the MegaShopBot.What do you get for this budget? The netbooks below are light and portable, and ideal for day-to-day tasks. However, if you want to play high-res games or watch HD catch-up TV, you may struggle on the small screen.If it's long-lasting power you're after, the Acer Aspire One is a good option. Its battery lasts for a whopping eight hours - more than double that of some of its rivals. It's £194.99 delivered from online retailer Expansys*, so it's still within budget.The Aspire One is an inch thick and weighs 1.25kg, making it easy to use on-the-go. It comes with a built-in webcam and mic too, as well as three USB ports, letting you connect up any hardware, such as a printer or an external hard drive.This netbook is the priciest of our four picks though, so before splashing your cash, consider all the options, and weigh-up whether you need to part with more money just for a bit more battery life.