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CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Netbooks
Dell Inspiron 9400 review
The 9400 sports a large, 17-inch widescreen display, uses the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, and has enough input/output ports to put many desktop PCs to shame. It's not much cop when it comes to games (there's no dedicated graphics card) but its battery life is fantastic -- nearly 4 hours Read more
20 March 2006 by Rory Reid
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Acer Aspire One 521 review
The Acer Aspire One 521 has an unconventional CPU, but it doesn't give this netbook an edge over its rivals in terms of performance. Nevertheless, it's a well designed machine. Read more
19 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Acer Aspire One D250 Android review
The 10.1-inch Aspire One D250 Android is a netbook with a difference. It not only has Windows XP installed but also Android, which allows you to quickly boot the system for access to rudimentary apps, such as a Web browser. Its battery life is good, and it's an attractive machine too Read more
23 November 2009 by Rory Reid
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Acer Aspire One D150 review
The budget Aspire One D150 is a good performer that gives more expensive netbooks a run for their money. Its touchpad isn't great and it's relatively heavy, but, with a 10.1-inch screen, impressive battery life and decent keyboard, those seeking a no-frills travel machine won't be disappointed Read more
26 February 2009 by Dan Ackerman
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Acer Aspire One Happy review
The Acer Aspire One Happy is a decent netbook, but it's only the range of colour options you can buy it in that sets it apart from the competition. Read more
30 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Toshiba NB250 review
The 10.1-inch NB250 is a mighty fine netbook, even if it doesn't break any new ground. Its keyboard and trackpad are comfortable to use, its display is pleasingly bright, and it looks cute. For people on the move in need of a machine to handle light computing tasks, it will be worth a look Read more
26 July 2010 by Rory Reid
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Sony Vaio P-series Lifestyle PC review
The Vaio P-series Lifestyle PC is elegantly designed and one of the smallest laptops we've seen, standing out from the netbook crowd with an impressive array of features. It also has a large keyboard and high-res screen, but its usability suffers from the lack of a standard touch pad Read more
20 January 2009 by Dan Ackerman
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Acer Aspire One 522 review
The Acer Aspire One 522 is a decent netbook that offers good looks and a great display. It's a shame it's not powerful enough to play hi-def video, though, and its battery life isn't very impressive. Read more
12 April 2011 by Luke Westaway
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HP Mini 110 review
The 10.1-inch Mini 110 is the less expensive successor to one of our favourite netbooks, the Mini 1000. It's slightly thicker and heavier than its sibling, but it offers the same performance, more ports and connections, and a hard-to-find matte display. Overall, it's a thoroughly respectable machine Read more
10 June 2009 by Dan Ackerman
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MSI U270 review
The MSI U270 is more expensive than most netbooks, but it offers improved performance thanks to a dual-core processor. The trackpad isn't too comfy, but otherwise this a decent netbook. Read more
20 June 2011 by Luke Westaway
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