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Best netbook 2009

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BEST NETBOOK 2009

Best netbook - Asus Eee PC Seashell 1101 HAWINNER - Asus Eee PC Seashell 1101 HA
With Asus’s Eee PC range almost single-handedly creating the modern netbook market, it was no surprise to see the stylish Seashell 1101 as the reader’s choice for 2009. With its amazing 470-minute battery life, great keyboard and stunning clamshell design, Asus continues to innovate and lead the way in the mini-laptop market.

 

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Dell Inspiron Mini 10Dell Inspiron Mini 10
Despite entering the netbook market with the release of both 9- and 12-inch machines, Dell hit the sweet spot with the 10.1-inch Mini 10. Its gorgeous screen, high-definition compatibility and varied, stylish design schemes made it a well-liked choice all year.

 

Samsung N110Samsung N110
Following the critical success of its NC10 netbook, Samsung released the N110 to an equally warm reception. With its 424-minute battery life and flawless user interface, it proved to be one of the most intuitive and comfortable machines around.

 

 

 

MSI Wind U115 HybridMSI Wind U115 Hybrid
Despite a relatively high price, the hybrid storage and amazing 780-minute battery life of the Wind U115 made it one of the most portable netbooks you could buy in 2009. If the price had been lower, this could have been the best mini-laptop of the year.

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