The year 2009 could probably be considered as the year the netbook went mainstream. Prior to 2009, only a handful of vendors got into the netbook market. Many just wanted to take a look and see at the fast growing market. Thus, previously, there wasn't really a need to classify the best mini netbook from among the few vendors.
Things are different in 2009. Today, there are way too many vendors spilling out many new models of their netbooks into the market. Choosing the best netbook is much more challenging. Especially to those who are not technically inclined.
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As such, the following Best Mini Netbook listing should provide those in the market for a netbook some form of baseline when looking for the Best 12-Inch Netbook of 2009. Of course this list is limited to 12 inch netbooks available in July 2009 only.
Lenovo Ideapad S12: Best 12 inch Netbook From Lenovo
This 12-inch netbook is a truly making headlines in the netbook world. Lenovo is coming out with three models of their 12-inch offering. The three are powered with Intel Atom, VIA Nano and ION based. The ION based model has been slightly delayed to the end of the year, however.
As with any 12-inch netbook, the S12 provides a larger screen real estate. The 1280x800 resolution means lesser scrolling on the user part. The higher resolution also allows for a better movie viewing experience. High Definition perhaps?
Them extra inches makes way for a full sized keyboard too. No more compressed keys. You can now let your fingers do the talking for much longer period and lesser typos.
Of course, with a 6 cell battery, you will have a better and longer utilization period. Need to use the netbook for at least 5 hours without recharge? The 6 cell battery should just do the trick.
Samsung NC20: Best 12 Inch Netbook From Samsung
The Samsung NC20 is probably the first netbook in the 12-Inch line to be equipped with a non Atom based CPU. Thanks to Via for providing some competition to the Intel CPU family. A little competition sure is good in this new market space.
Samsung's NC20 runs on the new 1.3GHz Via Nano processor. Benchmarks of this new CPU shows that it is at par with Intel Atom. Of course, in reality, it is slower in some areas and faster in other areas. Overall, they perform just as good as the Intel Atoms.
The full sized keyboard, large trackpad and high resolution (1280x800) makes this 12-inch netbook a worthy buy indeed.
Acer AOD750: Best 12 Inch Netbook from Acer
This Acer 12-inch model is truly a designer piece. Built especially for those with intent to show off. Available in four colors. It will certainly be an attention catching model.
This Acer AOD750 unit runs on a slightly higher resolution than the other 12 inches. Sporting a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, it is very suited for High Definition viewing. LED backlighting also helps in saving battery life.
The full sized keyboard while large enough to reduce typos will still need some getting used to. Although they are full sized, they are all flat. Flat keyboards, look nice to the eye but needs some familiarization time.
Acer, however, have decided to go with Intel's latest 1.33GHz Atom Z520 for the CPU. The Z520 is a lower clock CPU. As such, performance on this unit is slightly degraded. It's slugishnes is noticeable.
You should only get this unit if you are sure you can handle the lack in processing power.
12 inch Netbook have just hit the market. It will probably be the next standard in terms of size of netbooks. The previous 10 inches, while usable, was still lacking in terms of keyboard usability. Many people still have problems using small sized keyboards.
These 12 inches netbooks will certainly fit as the best mini netbook for a lot of people out there. These 12 inches truly bridge the gap between small handheld devices and full spec notebooks. They give you portability at affordable price.
Cyber Monday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 8 GB Android Tablet AT105-T108 2011 Deals
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Cyber Monday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 8 GB Android Tablet AT105-T108 Feature
- 10.1-inch multi-touch widescreen display with Adaptive Display Technology, supporting 720p
- NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor; Android operating system
- 5.0 MP rear camera with autofocus and 2.0MP front-facing webcam; stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements
- 8 GB internal memory; USB, mini-USB, and HDMI ports and full-sized SD card reader; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity supporting Adobe Flash
- Easy Grip non-slip interchangeable rubber backplate, available in a variety of colors; user-replaceable prismatic lithium battery
- # Easy Grip non-slip interchangeable rubber backplate, available in a variety of colors; user-replaceable prismatic lithium battery
Cyber Monday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 8 GB Android Tablet AT105-T108 Overview
Introducing the Thrive™ Tablet by Toshiba, powered by Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb, offering a better way to browse the web, enjoy e-books and HD videos, play games, listen to music and more. Complete, convenient and customizable, it’s everything a tablet can and should be, with a gorgeous 10.1” diagonal high-res multi-touch widescreen display, features you can personalize and speedy performance so you can multitask your way through your digital life (and favorite entertainment) with ease.Cyber Monday Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 8 GB Android Tablet AT105-T108 Specifications
Introducing the Thrive Tablet by Toshiba, powered by Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), offering a better way to browse the web, enjoy e-books and HD videos, play games, listen to music and more. Complete, convenient and customizable, it's everything a tablet can and should be, with a gorgeous 10.1-inch diagonal high-res multi-touch widescreen display, features you can personalize and speedy performance so you can multitask your way through your digital life (and favorite entertainment) with ease.
Your Entertainment Hub
The Thrive tablet lets you enjoy and organize all your favorite music and videos in one convenient, portable place. Rock out on the go using its stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enhancements or built-in headphone jack--or plug in to our convenient Toshiba Multi-Dock (sold separately) to connect your own sound system. Use its built-in HDMI port to watch your videos on any compatible HD display. And thanks to our preloaded Toshiba Media Player, keeping your collection organized is easier than ever.
Brilliant Clarity
Give all those movies a makeover with Resolution+ video enhancement technology--Toshiba's exclusive innovation that instantly improves sharpness and color on standard-definition content, for visuals that look and feel more like HD. Toshiba's Adaptive Display technology ensures that you get the best visual experience, automatically adjusting the display's brightness and color to the lighting environment--making it readable even on the sunniest parts of the patio. Plus, you can use the tablet's built-in HDMI port to share your favorite videos on any compatible HDTV.
Accelerated Everything
Offering serious horsepower for its size, the Thrive tablet is powered by the world's first mobile super-chip, NVIDIA Tegra 2. Enjoy extreme multi-tasking with the first mobile dual-core processor, plus hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash and console-quality gaming with visuals powered by NVIDIA GeForce--so you can enjoy your favorite games, thrill to high-def video and much more.
Android 3.1, Honeycomb Operating System
Smile. Because this tablet quite simply delivers everything on the Android platform. It's founded on the tablet-optimized Android 3.1 (a.k.a., Honeycomb), designed from the ground up to improve your experience with devices just like this.
Dual Front and Back Cameras
The Thrive tablet gives you plenty of options with two onboard cameras. Use its convenient 2-MP front webcam and built-in microphone to video-chat with clarity, while its 5-MP auto-focus rear camera lets you capture photos and video in beautiful high-definition (HD 720p).
Easy Grip Finish
Now it's easier than ever to get a grip on your fast-paced mobile life--and grab some well-earned attention, too. This slip-resistant, rubberized surface is comfortable to hold, so you'll never miss a beat when chatting or emailing on the run. It's also available in your choice of six vibrant colors (sold separately), making it easy to personalize the look of your tablet.
Tons of Connectivity Options
Feel free to transfer and share files with your other gear and many of today's most popular gadgets, courtesy of USB 2.0, mini USB, and HDMI ports on your Thrive tablet. Plus you can use its full-size SD card slot to easily view photos and movies, or connect wirelessly to any compatible device with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Specifications
| Display 10.1-inch LED-backlit capacitive multi-touch display (1280 x 800 pixels; 16:10 aspect ratio) Processor & Graphics1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor with GeForce graphics Storage8 GB internal flash memory Memory1 GB internal DDR2 memory WirelessWireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) plus Bluetooth 3.0 AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers with SRS Premium Voice Suite Weight and Dimensions1.6 pounds; 10.75 x 0.62 x 6.97 inches (WxDxH) Sensors & LocationGPS, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass | Multimedia Playback
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