Netbooks take up a lot less space than the notebooks and
desktops. They also consume much less power when performing everyday
tasks like using web browser and checking emails. There are several
things that must be kept in mind while buying a budget netbook. Some of
them are described below.
1) CPU: It is the chief component of a computer. The fastest processor generally does not yield the best battery runtimes. When it comes to cheap netbooks, Atom N450 and N455 are the most commonly used processors. Expensive and higher end netbooks feature the dual core Intel Atom D525 or AMD E350 processor. Atom D525 is generally paired with Nvidia ion graphics processing unit and the AMD E350 comes integrated with Ati Radeon HD 6310 GPU. Both of the aforementioned processors are fully capable of rendering 1080p video, something the budget processors are not capable of. The E350 is being used in the Asus Eee PC 1215b netbook. Processing power should also be kept in mind before making your purchase as CPU cannot be upgraded to a more powerful one later on.
2) Graphics card: Atom N455 and N475 are equipped with Intel GMA 3150 graphics that do a decent job in handling anything that is non-HD in nature. This means you can view videos that do not exceed 480p resolution. This resolution is good enough for the small 10.1 inch displays of the netbooks.
3) Resolution: Most of the netbooks come with WSVGA resolution. This resolution is sufficient for comfortable web browsing and document editing. However, it is preferred to get the computer with atleast 1280x728 or 1366x768 pixels as those resolutions will allow you to see more data at a time compared to the WSVGA screens.
4) Hard disk: All the data is stored on the hard disk. Most netbooks come with atleast 250GB hard disk. It is recommended to get the one with biggest hard disk. That said, if you work in rugged environments, you should opt for a netbook with SSD which is resistant to shocks and bumps. Asus X101h comes with hard disk while its cheaper version, Asus X101 features SSD. Make sure that the SSD is not soldered to the motherboard.
5) Battery Life: Netbooks come with either 3 cell or 6 cell batteries. The 3 cell ones are able to yield around 2.5 hours of continuous runtime. On the other hand, the 6 cell battery is able to give you somewhere around 5-6 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge. Most manufactures bring the overall cost of the netbook down by equipping them with the smaller 3 cell batteries, which is not going to bother the people who do not plan to use their computers outside their home or office. However, for the mobile warriors, it is recommended to get a computer with at least 6-cell battery.
1) CPU: It is the chief component of a computer. The fastest processor generally does not yield the best battery runtimes. When it comes to cheap netbooks, Atom N450 and N455 are the most commonly used processors. Expensive and higher end netbooks feature the dual core Intel Atom D525 or AMD E350 processor. Atom D525 is generally paired with Nvidia ion graphics processing unit and the AMD E350 comes integrated with Ati Radeon HD 6310 GPU. Both of the aforementioned processors are fully capable of rendering 1080p video, something the budget processors are not capable of. The E350 is being used in the Asus Eee PC 1215b netbook. Processing power should also be kept in mind before making your purchase as CPU cannot be upgraded to a more powerful one later on.
2) Graphics card: Atom N455 and N475 are equipped with Intel GMA 3150 graphics that do a decent job in handling anything that is non-HD in nature. This means you can view videos that do not exceed 480p resolution. This resolution is good enough for the small 10.1 inch displays of the netbooks.
3) Resolution: Most of the netbooks come with WSVGA resolution. This resolution is sufficient for comfortable web browsing and document editing. However, it is preferred to get the computer with atleast 1280x728 or 1366x768 pixels as those resolutions will allow you to see more data at a time compared to the WSVGA screens.
4) Hard disk: All the data is stored on the hard disk. Most netbooks come with atleast 250GB hard disk. It is recommended to get the one with biggest hard disk. That said, if you work in rugged environments, you should opt for a netbook with SSD which is resistant to shocks and bumps. Asus X101h comes with hard disk while its cheaper version, Asus X101 features SSD. Make sure that the SSD is not soldered to the motherboard.
5) Battery Life: Netbooks come with either 3 cell or 6 cell batteries. The 3 cell ones are able to yield around 2.5 hours of continuous runtime. On the other hand, the 6 cell battery is able to give you somewhere around 5-6 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge. Most manufactures bring the overall cost of the netbook down by equipping them with the smaller 3 cell batteries, which is not going to bother the people who do not plan to use their computers outside their home or office. However, for the mobile warriors, it is recommended to get a computer with at least 6-cell battery.
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