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- What's a Netbook?{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Best Netbooks{2 mentions}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Business Netbooks{1 mention}{4 mentions}{3 mentions}{1 mention}
- Web-Based Netbooks{2 mentions}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Cheap Netbooks{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{2 mentions}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
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Where to go for more information on netbooks
If you need more computing power than a netbook provides, a cheap laptop may be worth a look. These laptops aren't as portable, but you can find good deals for less than $500 -- and you get full-size ergonomics and performance. ConsumerSearch also has a separate report on tablet computers, which are creating a lot of competition for netbooks.
Tom's Hardware has a comprehensive guide to 10.1-inch netbooks published at the end of 2010. It doesn't include the newest models, but the advice on what to look for is still valuable.
AMD's website has information about its line of Fusion "APUs" -- Accelerated Processing Units.
Intel's website has more information on the Atom N550 processor, a dual-core CPU popular in value-priced netbooks.
Brien Posey at TechRepublic.com has netbook buying advice in "Five Tips for Choosing the Right Netbook." The column offers solid advice despite being published in August 2010.
Value-priced netbooks are not the best choice for gaming, but some basic games are worth a shot. For those not buying cutting-edge hardware, CNET has a list of 30 Great Games You Can Play on a Netbook.
The Apple iPad and its tablet competitors are already crowding in on the netbook market. InvestorPlace.com has a look at one survey of consumer buying behavior.
Is your netbook painfully slow? PC World has details on a Linux-based operating system designed specifically for netbooks that's an alternative to Windows 7 Starter. Manufacturers' websites have detailed specification information, and most have downloadable product manuals:
