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Top 6 Ultra-Mobile PCs

March 16th, 2010

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You might be aware of a small revolution in the mobile computing landscape. In case you didn’t know, the ultra mobile PC (UMPC) is starting to take the market by storm. Ever since the release of the ground breaking ASUS EeePC 4G, the mobile computing category of UMPC got created. The ASUS EeePC 4G was a 2.2-pound device selling at $399 – a price few laptop manufacturers can match. So if you have been considering a UMPC, this article takes a look at six of the best.

1. ASUS EeePC 4G

The first UMPC released into the market, the ASUS EeePC 4G has made a lot of waves. At 2.2 pounds, this extreme ultraportable runs a customized version of Xandros Linux, has 4GB of storage space, and a spectacular array of pre-installed software.

2. Asus EeePC 900

As the second iteration of the EeePC 4G, the EeePC 900 is priced at about $550. You get an extra 16GB SSD drive, a much wider 8.9-inch screen, and also 1GB of RAM.

3. HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

The closest competitor to ASUS has got to be HP. They came up with the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, which retails at about $750. It has a ton of features, multiple configurations, a full-sized keyboard, and a nice aluminum alloy finish. It comes with Linux and Windows Vista versions, and is loaded with a 120GB hard drive.

4. Fujitsu LifeBook U810

Ok, in terms of price, Fujitsu LifeBook U810 is one of the most expensive machines in this list. However, it has solid specs and also gives you the option of thumb typing or touch typing on its miniature keyboard.

5. Wibrain B1H

Although a very decent response to the new UMPC market, the Wibrain B1H is not really up to snuff compared to the models from ASUS and HP. However, this UMPC has its saving graces. There is a split QWERTY keyboard, full blown pre-installation of Windows Vista, all encased in a very sexy and sleek design.

6. Raon Digital Everun L30H

You might not have heard of this brand, but it is not a bad UMPC. You get low-powered AMD parts which are decent for normal mobile computing. And price-wise, it is hard to beat, with some configurations available for as low as $499.

Conclusion

I hope this article has shown the top 6 ultra-mobile PCs out in the market. The UMPC market is still very young, so you’d expect many more models to be rolled out by Asian and US manufacturers in the near future. If you really want to get your hands on one right now, go for the Asus EeePC 900 or the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. If you can afford to wait a while, watch this space sometime later this year as there is a slew of new models coming out.

Gary Hendricks runs a website about laptops. Visit his website at Best-Laptop-Guide.com to learn more about selecting the best laptops and accessories to suit your needs.

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How to Select the Perfect Laptop

March 14th, 2010

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What are you getting a laptop for?: About 80% of laptop users usually use their laptops for performing variety of everyday and light computing tasks, such as checking emails, surfing the web, watching movies and running MS Office applications. If you fall within this 80 percent, you should get yourself a mainstream laptop that can start from as low as $400. These models are generally the cheapest type of full-featured laptops in the market. Netbooks will be perfect for anyone who is looking to get a little laptop for surfing the web occasionally.

If you are planning to use your laptop to perform heavy-duty tasks and running big applications (like Photoshop) on a regular basis, it is best for you to get a more powerful model. Make sure that you get a laptop with at least a mid-range processor and lots of RAM. These range of laptops usually cost around $550-$700.

For those who are planning to play lots of games (especially 3D games), you might want to consider investing on gaming laptop. These laptops are usually very costly (starting from at least $1500), but will be worth every cent if you can afford the price tag. They also happen to be the most powerful type of laptops.

How often do you travel around with your laptop?: If you are someone who need to frequently use their laptops on the go, it is best to get an ultra-portable laptop. Since the launch of the MacBook Air, many other companies have been launching their own versions of it. Ultra-slim and light laptops from Asus and Acer especially are very affordable and come with great feature sets.

If you just need a small laptop for surfing the web, checking emails and doing some light computing work (that doesn’t involve heavy word processing or anything that require a large screen size), a netbook will make an ideal choice. On the other hand, those that seldom travel around with their laptops should get the biggest laptop that they can afford. Larger models are much more comfortable to use and have much bigger screens that would be a delight to use.

What is your budget?: Laptops are getting cheaper and cheaper nowadays where you can get yourself a full-features laptop starting from just around $350. If you have a bigger budget, you can always choose to invest on a more powerful model or on a ‘designer’ brand. Brands like Apple and Sony cost a little more than usual but they do have their own set of very unique features. If you have a smaller budget, brands such as HP, Asus, Gateway and Acer will make excellent choices as well.

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