[closed] Which netbook would you get for school?

I wouldn't get a netbook at all cuz they are crap... but if you really want one then get the acer aspire 1. Thats the one i had... it will do good for web browser and document editing, and maybe some minor games too :) It doesnt have HDMI or bluetooth though... you might be able to get adapters for both though

I recommend you avoid going above $300 for a netbook, as after about $300 you start entering in the laptop pricing, where compared to a laptop, the netbook will offer multiple times less performance across the board (including worst screens which have very poor vertical viewing angles.

the problem is that you wont really find a decent netbook for under $300

in keeping the price under $350, the best I could find is this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857

the gpu will provide acceleration allowing for certain HD formats to play smoothly

The CPU's performance is only slightly faster than that of the 3.0GHz P4 cpu's (single core)

here is a video of how it may perform, (the product in the video is different but the CPU and GPU are exactly the same.

http://www.netbooknews.com/4595/amd-nile-athlon-ii-neo-k125-ati-radeon-hd-4225-gaming-performance/

The performance is good for a netbook but if you were to go with a actual laptop, you'll get a system that is multiple times faster for just a few more dollars

PS since going over 10.1 inches disqualifies the system for the netbook discount for windows 7, it doesn't come with windows, but instead a linux based os and in order to get windows, you will have to use your own copy.

If you have a laptop and have not reinstalled the OS, then you can use the windows serial number on the bottom. Almost all laptops come with 2 serial numbers, the preinstalled windows uses a 1 time activation serial from the factory that is used on all systems so the same image file can just be put on each system. The serial on the bottom of the system is then used if you need to reinstall the OS

Edit: just wanted to add again that I really don't like the idea of spending over $300 on a netbook, that is just far too close to the laptop price point (which can be very compact at sizes such as 14.1 inches).

I wouldnt get a netbook. But if you want something small, you can get a fully functional HP DM3 with a 13 inch screen that has fully functional Windows 7 and like 4 gig of ram for about $450.

I would go for an Eee PC, they are cheap and pretty much do the job you need. In case you want a better quality product go for the HP Mini Notebook PC, they are kind of pricey.

I hear Lenovo has some pretty decent battery life, though I've never personally owned one. (thought I'd actually answer your question about decent battery, rather than just saying netbooks aren't powerful enough :P)

I would suggest going for an Asus EEE Pad Transformer when it comes out, but I don't think it will cost anything near 350 bucks. That thing has up to 9 hours on battery, and another 7 hours when docked into the keyboard dock.

I realize that this might be a bit out of your budget but you can sometimes find a coupon for $100 off. Check out the HP DM1z http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/series/category/notebooks/dm1z_series/3/computer_store It uses AMDs' fusion chip and has 2 GB of ram with Windows 7 Home Premium. It also gets up to 9.5 hours of battery.

If you don't mind typing on an on-screen keyboard, I would recommend an iPad. My netbook isn't fast enough even with a light Linux distro, and the iPad App Store comes with iWork, Apple's office suite.

Save up for a MacBook Air...just like Chris said regular netbooks don't have the speed that the MacBook Air has and the Air is more reliable.