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10 Energy Efficient Netbooks with Killer Battery Life

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:24:12 +0000

Netbooks are super portable mini notebooks that are designed for those who live a mobile life and are constantly on the go. These devices weigh around 3 lbs, are very compact, and they enable you to take them with you on the go at all times. You can do a lot of things on an iPhone, but your iPhone can’t replace a laptop when you need to work on your presentation or do business related chores on the go. Netbooks are just more convenient.

Not all netbooks are created the same. Some are very shiny but come with a poor battery life. While there are others that have a modest set of features but come with a longer battery life. But here are 10 powerful netbooks with best battery life:

ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-PU17: has the best balance of energy efficiency and features. It can last you up to 13 hours. It has the fastest CPU on this list.

MSI U160-007US Netbook: a powerful netbook that gives you power and performance on the road. Features N450 processor, Windows 7, and 15 hours of battery life.

Nokia – Booklet 3G Netbook: one of the best netbooks all around. It can go for 12 hours. Comes with HDMI and GPS support and is super slim too. Takes advantage of Windows 7.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17: takes advantage of N450 CPU to provide more speed and energy efficiency for the go. It can get you up to 14 hours of battery life per charge.

Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 Netbook: has been improved dramatically over its predecessor and can give you up to 11 hours of battery life per charge. Overall, the most balanced netbook on the market. Well designed, energy efficient, and very easy to carry around. The price is not too high either.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17 Netbook: another powerful ASUS netbook that can give you up to 11 hours of battery life. It’s very light and more affordable than some other netbooks on the market.

Acer AO532h-2326 Netbook: one of the best netbooks around and among the best Acer netbook to date. You get all the latest features as well as Windows 7. Getting up to 10 hours of play time on this netbook is not bad either.

Gateway LT2118u 10.1-Inch Netbook: this unit also gives you 10 hours of battery life per charge. It’s equipped with N450 processor and comes with Windows 7 as well.

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X Netbook: ASUS has some of the best netbooks on the market in every category. This model comes with a 10.1 inch screen and up to 10.5 hours in battery life. It has one of the fastest processors in the market.

HP Mini 210-1030NR Netbook: One of the most energy efficient HP netbooks to date. Can get you up to 9.75 hours of battery life per charge. It comes with the latest features including N450 processor and Windows 7

What’s your favorite netbooks? Please add your favorite model below.

3 Atom N450 Netbooks with Long Battery Life

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:53:47 +0000

Netbooks are great gadgets to own if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Sure, you can get a lot done on your iPhone or Droid. But they do not replace a laptop. A netbook won’t be as powerful as your home PC, but it is a laptop in its own right and lets you get your work done on the road. Netbooks have been getting better in the battery life department. There was a time that getting 8 hours+ from a netbook battery was considered something unusual. These days, a lot of netbooks pass that mark easily. The new N450 netbooks are even more energy efficient and give you lots of hours of work on the road.

If you are looking to pick up a N450 netbook to get more out of your netbook on the road, here are 3 new netbook models you should pick up:

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17 Netbook: comes with a 6 cell battery that gives you 14 hours of work time on the road. It comes with Windows 7 and the next generation ATOM processor, N450.

Acer AO532h-2326 10.1-Inch Netbook: gives you 10 hours of battery life. It comes with a large keyboard, wireless N connection, and Windows 7 premium. Multi-gesture touch-pad is nice addition as well.

Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-PI netbook: one of the most good looking netbooks on the market. Has plenty of storage with a 320 GB internal hard drive.

There are plenty more powerful netbooks on the way. But so far a good start for netbooks in 2010.

5 Best Green Netbooks

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:02:34 +0000

Netbooks are cool gadgets that are made for those of us who are looking for a portable laptop that is cheap and powerful at the same time. Most netbooks weigh less than 3 pounds and cost less than $500. Green netbooks are not only portable but also energy efficient as well. After all, what’s the point of having a portable laptop if you have to keep charging it every hour.

If you are looking for an eco-friendly netbook, here are 5 options to consider:

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-1311UBK6 Netbook: a compact, portable computer that provides you with performance and Advanced Thermal Engineering.

ASUS N10J-A1 10.2-Inch Laptop: a highly powerful netbook that is very light, comes with wireless N capability, and 10 hours of battery life.

Sony VAIO VGN-P530H/R Lifestyle PC: one of the most powerful and portable netbooks on the market. Comes with Windows Vista.

MSI Wind U100-432US 10-Inch Netbook: very energy efficient and comes with Windows XP. Comes MSI’s ECO energy-saving technology

Sylvania GNET31201X6S G-Netbook: weighs only 2.65 lbs. Comes with Windows XP , a 10 inch screen, and networking capabilities for businessmen on the go.

All in all, if you are looking for a laptop that is portable and energy efficient, you won’t go wrong with the above netbooks.