Picking the right netbook.

I need help finding a good net-book but for around three hundred dollars.For someone who is new to the Computer world, what are some of your suggestions for picking out the right one.What do I need to look for when buying?Say for someone who just wants to be able to browse the inter net, watch videos and shoot out some emails.

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asked Jan 26 '11 at 20:47

Dee Taylor
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6/9 Cell pack(You wont get 14hrs, be aware of that, even if the label says so; More like 6hrs).
1,6ghz Dual or 2ghz single Minimum.
A keyboard that isnt tiny.
SD Card reader.
SSD is a big plus, but should be last on the list.
1GB Ram is ok, but really should be looking at 2GB. Any more is a waste.
Windows 7 Starter is not Windows 7, be aware, google for more;
Linux can be a great option for netbooks
No matter what GFX will suck, as long as you can playback 1080 you're fine
Wireless N would be nice
They all have webcams, not a selling point.
250GB HDD is more than enough.

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answered Jan 27 '11 at 04:42

Simon
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Thank you for your advice, I did not now that about window. I use Ubuntu on all my machines.And thanks for the heads up on the web cams.

(Jan 27 '11 at 05:14) Dee Taylor

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