Unlike other mini lapop manufacturers such as Asus and Acer, Toshiba releases only a few models of mini laptops to date. And despite being more than a year late to the mini laptop game in North America, Toshiba still manage to soar past the competition with the Mini NB205, which comes with a stunning design, a spacious keyboard and touchpad, and an exemplary more-than 9 hours of battery life.
The Toshiba Mini NB205 is a 10.1-inch mini laptop. It might be a late comer to the mini laptop market, but being late is not always a bad thing. Apparently, Toshiba has been watching all the buzz being generated in the mini laptop market, and glean from all the rants about these devices ways to improve upon its own product. This enables Toshiba to create a mini laptop that, while housing a standard Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, and Microsoft Windows XP Home, manages to rise above the competition. It has everything that we would recommend for a mini laptop: a decent system performance, an ergonomic keyboard and touchpad, an excellent battery life, and most importantly an affordable price that’s according to the public’s demand.
Specification:
10.1-inch widescreen display (WSVGA)
1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU
1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM, upgradeable to 2GB
160GB Hard Drive (with TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor )
6-cell battery delivering up to 9 hours of battery life
Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
802.11 b/g wireless and 10/100 Ethernet
One USB port with Sleep-and-Charge and two additional USB 2.0 ports
Memory Card Reader Slot
Built-in Webcam, speaker and microphone
RGB port for connecting to external displays
Windows XP Home operating system
Weight: 2.9 lbs.
Review:
And here's an unboxing and review video on the Toshiba NB205:
Availability: Toshiba offers 2 different configuration for the NB205:
The first configuration comes with a Black Onyx casing, and do not have Bluetooth feature. This model (Toshiba Mini NB205-N210) is currently available on Amazon.com for $348.89.
The second configuration comes with bluetooth feature and are available in 4 color option: white, pink, blue, and brown. The price for this model is slightly higer -- currently selling for $399.99 on Amazon.com. Each color comes with a different model name:
Dell's mini laptops come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 9-inch to 12-inch. In this post, we will discuss each and every models of Dell's mini laptops.
1. Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Overview: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is the first mini laptop from Dell. It comes with 8.9-inch display, 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor, 16GB SSD, and 1GB of RAM. Dell has discontinued this model of mini laptop, but you could still get it from online retailer such as Amazon.com for $339.
Good:
Compact, sturdy design
Configurable online
Bad:
Awkward keyboard
Limited storage space with 16GB SSD
Short battery life (3 hours 12 minutes from 4-cell battery)
Specification:
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor N270
1 GB RAM
16GB Solid State Drive
Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Wi-Fi 802.11a/g
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
4-1 card reader
Dimension: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
Weight: 2.3 pounds
Availability: The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is currently available at Amazon.com for $339.
Review:
2. Dell Inspiron Mini 10
Overview: There are 2 versions available for this mini laptop: Dell Inspiron Mini 10 and Dell Inspiron Mini 10v. The difference between these 2 models are:
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 uses Intel's more energy efficient Atom Zxx series processors, while the 10v comes with an Intel Atom N270 or N280 CPU.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10v is cheaper
Dell Inspiron Mini 10v does not have an "edge to edge" display like the one found on the Mini 10
The Inspiron Mini 10v's screen resolution maxes out at 1024 x 600 pixels, while the Mini 10 is available in a high resolution 1366 x 768 pixel display.
You can customize your Mini 10 order to include a built-in TV tuner, but not in the Mini 10v.
Other than the differences stated above, both models of Insipron Mini 10 come with a 10.1-inch screen, 1GB RAM, and 160GB hard drive -- a typical 10-inch netbook spec. The Inspiron Mini 10v is said to be the replacement for the Mini 9 as it has a spec that stacks up against the Mini 10 and the Mini 9.
Good:
Compact design
Various colors and designs are available
Roomy keyboard
Bright, glossy display
Good TV reception (Mini 10v)
Bad:
Finicky touchpad and touch buttons
Lacks VGA port (Mini 10)
Reviewer experience trouble in playing back a 720p WMV video both on the screen and via HDMI to a 32-inch HDTV
Bulky, awkward TV antenna (Mini 10v)
Specification:
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor N270 (Mini 10) / up to 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor Z530 (Mini 10v)
1 GB RAM
160GB Hard Drive
10.1-inch Widescreen Display with 1024x600 resolution (optional HD display 1366x768 available for Mini 10)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 (Mini 10v) / Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 (Mini 10)
Wi-Fi 802.11g
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA (Mini 10V only); HDMI connector (Mini 10 only); USB x 3
3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
Dimension: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches, 2.6 pounds
Availability: Dell Inspiron Mini 10 and 10v is currently available on Dell's official site. Price differs base on configuration. You may also get a pre-configured unit from Amazon.com with a price as low as $368.57.
Review:
3. Dell Inspiron Mini 12
Overview: Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is a mini laptop with 12.1-inch screen. When this mini laptop first came out, Dell has made Windows Vista the default OS for this machine. The result is a sluggish performance. So if you decided to get this mini laptop, be sure to install Windows XP instead of Vista on it. Ir run much smoother on XP.
The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is a great choice for those who like to have a bigger screen and keyboard than the typical 10-inch netbook. It's unfortunate that Dell has discontinued the Mini 12 model, just like the Mini 9. But there are still remaining stocks at Amazon.com. You can pick a unit of Mini 12 with Windows XP at the price of $439.99.
Good:
Glossy 12.1-inch screen
Slim design
Excellent battery life with six-cell battery
Nearly full-size keyboard
Bad:
Sluggish performance under Vista
Slow hard drive
Quiet speakers
Specification:
Up To 1.6-GHz Intel Atom Z530
1 GB RAM
80GB Hard Drive
12.1-Inch Glossy LED Display (1280x800 resolution)
Intel GMA 500 Graphics
Wi-Fi 802.11a/g
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
Availability: Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is currently available on Amazon.com for $439.99.
Review:
And that covers all mini laptops from Dell. The most attractive part of Dell's Mini laptops is that they offer various colors and designs that customers can choose to match their own personalities. At the same time, the system offers decent performance that's enough for you to perform your daily tasks. Dell's mini laptops are recommended for those who are not very demanding on system performance, and like to have something that looks special. We will keep the list updated as new models of Dell mini laptop is released.
Asus Eee PC T91 is the first touchscreen convertible mini laptop from Asus. It features an 8.9 inch touch screen display, Intel Atom Z520 CPU and runs Windows XP Home for it’s operating system. It also features a semi 3D graphics card, created by Asus themselves.
The Asus Eee PC T91 is currently available on Amazon.com for $499.99. Jkk Mobile has ordered a unit of this mini laptop and done an unboxing video.. check it out:
Samsung is well-known for building great quality mini laptops. Their first mini laptop, the Samsung NC10 trumps the field with its spacious keyboard and more than 6 hours of battery life. It has become one of the best mini laptop in the market which top the best selling chart untill today. The company continues to release several new mini laptop models after NC10. Each of them comes with equally great or even better quality. Below are the list of all Samsung mini laptops.
1. Samsung NC10
Overview Samsung NC10 is the first mini laptop from the company. It comes with a 10.2-inch display, an Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, and 120GB hard drive.
On the good side, the Samsung NC10 has a long battery life (over 6 hours), a big and ergonomically-designed keyboard (93 percentt full size), a speedy hard drive, and a great quality webcam and speakers.
On the bad side, the Samsung NC10 has a rather small touchpad which some people might feel difficult to use. Also in tems of physical design, it might not look as attractive as some competitors.
Specification
1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
120 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive
10.2-inch with 1024x600 resolution display
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
Overview The Samsung NC20 comes with a 12.1-inch screen, a VIA Nano processor, 1GB RAM, and 160GB hard drive.
On the good side, this affordable 12-inch mini laptop provides comparable performance to its predecessor, NC10, while boasting a larger screen and a full-size keyboard for a more comfortable mobile computing experience.
On the bad side, the Samsung NC20 is thicker and has a shorter battery life (4 hours plus).
Specification
1.3-GHz VIA Nano U2250
1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
160GB, 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive
12.1-inch, 1280x800 resolution display
VIA Chrome9 HC3 Graphic Card
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
Overview The Samsung N110 is an improved version of Samsung N110. It comes with a 10.1-inch screen, a 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 160GB hard drive.
On the good side, the Samsung N110 has a few improvements over the NC10 which include the extended touchpad and increased in battery capacity that gives it a lengthy 7 hours of runtime.
On the bad side, the Samsung N110 is a little more expensive than similarly configured netbooks
Specification
1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
160GB, 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
10.2-inch screen with 1024x600 resolution
Intel GMA 945 Graphic Card
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
Overview Samsung N120 is pretty similar to N110. It has all the same specs as the N110. The main difference between N110 and N120 is that N120 comes with a full-size keyboard.
On the good side, the Samsung N120 comes with a full-size keyboard, and long battery life (more than 7 hours) which is even better than N110.
On the bad side, the display of this mini laptop has a poor viewing angle.
Specification
1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
160GB, 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
10.1-inch screen with 1024x600 resolution
Intel 945GSE Graphic Card
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
Overview The Samsung N310 is also known as Samsung Go in the U.S. Designed by Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa, it has rounded and smooth edges which are modeled after a pebble.
On the good side, the Samsung N310 has an eye-catching design, long battery life (more than 8 hour with 6-cell battery), roomy keyboard, and fast system boot time.
On the bad side, it has a huge, ostentatious Samsung logo on the lid which some people might not like it. Also, the price is relatively higher than other 10-inch mini laptops with the same configuration.
And that covers all mini laptop models that Samsung has released so far. Samsung is definitely one of the leading netbook manufacturer in today's market that build great quality mini laptops. We highly recommend Samsung mini laptops to anyone who's looking for a mini laptop. We will keep the list updated as new Samsung models are released.
Toshiba Mini NB205 and Sony VAIO W are two of the hottest netbooks released to the market recently. In the following video, you will see both netbooks being put together for physical comparison.
You can see that both netbooks have a chiclet-style keyboard, which look very similar. In terms of size, the Toshiba NB205 is slightly larger but thinner than the Sony VAIO W.
The video is not in English, but you get to see both netbook being physically compared.
This guy mod the battery of his MSI Wind into a iPhone charger. He adds a USB port directly in the battery which allows him to charge his iPhone by just plugging in his iPhone into it. Check it out:
I think the hack is very cool, but not that practical. But if you are interested, the author teach you how to do it here.
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