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There are three basic models I'm looking at, the MSI U135, Asus 1001P, and Aspire AS1410. The U135 and 1001P are pretty standard Intel Atom based netbooks, N450s, 1GB of RAM, 160GB, 1024x600, 10in screens. They are both just under 300 dollars in price, but would require a RAM upgrade. 2GB DDR2-667 sticks at a glance were between 40 and 50 dollars, bringing the total for one of these models to around 350 dollars.
However, the last Atom netbook I bought I ended up selling because its performance was insufficient and the screen of my Asus 904HA was too small at 9in.
I looked around at some of the 11.6in models, but I'm not willing to get an Atom Z520 model. Enter the Aspire AS1410. Its an 11.6in netbook with 2GB of RAM, which I can find with either the Celeron SU2300 or Core 2 Solo U3500. Both of which easily outstrip any of the Atom models. The N450 models boast excellent battery life, but the Acer model is no slouch in battery life either. At a glance, the Aspire AS1410 ranges from around 399 to 450, depending on the merchant. But it doesn't require a RAM upgrade.
Discuss.
However, the last Atom netbook I bought I ended up selling because its performance was insufficient and the screen of my Asus 904HA was too small at 9in.
I looked around at some of the 11.6in models, but I'm not willing to get an Atom Z520 model. Enter the Aspire AS1410. Its an 11.6in netbook with 2GB of RAM, which I can find with either the Celeron SU2300 or Core 2 Solo U3500. Both of which easily outstrip any of the Atom models. The N450 models boast excellent battery life, but the Acer model is no slouch in battery life either. At a glance, the Aspire AS1410 ranges from around 399 to 450, depending on the merchant. But it doesn't require a RAM upgrade.
Discuss.