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SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

$637.00 Est. at Amazon

from Dennis f/Vancouver, www.newegg.com
i have tried other netbooks (acer aspire one and asus eee pc) but have found their keyboards and screens too small for regular use.
from Pseudothink, www.newegg.com
though this is common with all tn-based lcd screens, it seems a little worse than some.
from www.amazon.com
the nc10 seemed a bit small for regular use, but i didn't want the bulk (or price) of a full size laptop.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
very low memory usage and does not have annoying updates and reboots everyday.
from Bobby S, www.newegg.com
shiny lid attracts fingerprints, but that's common and no big deal8.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.3 lb.

2 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for GENERAL USE

Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook

$390.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had back pain carrying it to school everyday and because the battery on that laptop only last for 30 mins it was a pain running around the lecture hall locating a plug.
from www.amazon.com
at home, i use it all around the house.
from www.amazon.com
what botters me is that samsung, knowing that it is a common problem, does not warn prospective consumers.
from www.amazon.com
the con's i'm listing are issues universal to all netbooks so it's not samsungs fault, but they could have seperated themselves from the competition by a mile including some options the others won't.
from www.amazon.com
you can basically use it all day long with a single charge.

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

3 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for GENERAL USE

Acer Computer Aspire One AOA110-1295 White

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from Bob B. from Clinton Twp, clickfrom.buy.com
this is a solid all around netbook and i am sure you will enjoy it, as long as you are buying it as a secondary notebook for school and travel.
from altimar from Lafayette, LA, clickfrom.buy.com
i'm very familiar with linux already, but i think beginners would enjoy the simplicity of this linpus interface.
from Tom, www.newegg.com
the default linpus operating system is no fun (although it's easy for beginners to use - and in fairness, that's obviously what it's designed for) - it resembles the default eee xandros (also a net
from www.amazon.com
i thought that it was going to be cool by some of the reviews that i had read it seemed like it was going to be good all around.
from www.amazon.com
i wouldn't want a laptop this small for everyday use.

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Positives: Great Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

4 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for GENERAL USE

Compaq Presario Laptop

$398.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
if you want a pc to do everyday internet/itunes/photos/word processing/dvd watching etc, it would be madness to spend more...
from www.bestbuy.com
when trying to multi-task, it slows down a lot.i use this everyday for both work and play, and it hasnt let me down yet.overall this is a good laptop for students and people who need a little extra
from www.bestbuy.com
it has everything necessary for basic use.
from www.bestbuy.com
however, if you're an average person who needs a laptop for everyday use, that won't break your wallet...look no further.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?all around great computer what's not so great:?battery life "great computer for $399!i use it alot at home as well as my 2 boys, overall it's a great computer the screen &

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Positives: Fast, Easy To Use, Excellent Portability, Display Size: 15.6 in.

5 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for GENERAL USE

HP HP Pavilion Laptop

Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion Laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 - Bronze/Chrome (dv5-1235dx) PC Notebook

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from www.bestbuy.com
it's plenty powerful for everyday applications/usage.
from www.bestbuy.com
a lot is great what's not so great:?vista, fan can be loud, keys are hard to read "this laptop is all around a great buy.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?great screen and all around great computer for the buck what's not so great:?keyboard is great but can be difficult to see at times..
from www.bestbuy.com
that's more vista's fault, fingerprints all over due to bronze metallic color "i just recently bought this hp, so i can't comment on how great it is, until i start using it for everyday items.
from www.bestbuy.com
the speed is great for everyday personal and business use.

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Positives: Fast, Nice Portability, Lightweight, Weight: 5.83 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$462.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
not to sound over dramatic, but it is fast enough that it could easily serve as a desktop replacement for common usages.
from www.amazon.com
let me preface this review by saying i only use my computer for very basic stuff: web browsing and email, storing photos, basic office functions (word processing and spreadsheets), and simple
from www.amazon.com
wireless: the usual intel 5100 a/g/n supports the most common standards ("a" and "g") along with the new "n" standard.
from www.amazon.com
in general use with wifi turned on i was able to get over 6.5 hours and playing full screen xvid videos i got around 5 hours before the battery died.

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Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$462.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
not to sound over dramatic, but it is fast enough that it could easily serve as a desktop replacement for common usages.
from www.amazon.com
wireless: the usual intel 5100 a/g/n supports the most common standards ("a" and "g") along with the new "n" standard.
from www.amazon.com
let me preface this review by saying i only use my computer for very basic stuff: web browsing and email, storing photos, basic office functions (word processing and spreadsheets), and simple
from www.amazon.com
in general use with wifi turned on i was able to get over 6.5 hours and playing full screen xvid videos i got around 5 hours before the battery died.

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Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

Toshiba Satellite L305 883974223084 PC Laptop

Toshiba Satellite L305 (883974223084) PC Notebook

$480.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
i did a little search on net and found it's a common problem with norton 360.
from www.bestbuy.com
the plastic used for the case seems a little cheap and flimsy, as some reviewers have noted, so it may not hold up to constant everyday use, but i just needed something for my occasional travels.
from www.bestbuy.com
this is great for everyday use.the battery life on this laptop, is like many other laptops with a 6-cell battery.
from www.bestbuy.com
for $399 you get a fast dual core processor (don't ever buy a single core laptop, price difference is only a few bucks, but performance is very low), fast enough for every day use.
from www.bestbuy.com
this computer is an amazing deal from best buy, you can't beat 399 everyday price.

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Positives: Great Portability, Fast, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Weight: 5.49 lb.

HP G60-235DX 884420631262 PC Laptop

Hewlett Packard G60-235DX (884420631262) PC Notebook

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from www.bestbuy.com
i have not found one not one thing i dont like about it.anyone looking for a laptop for everyday use, you have found it just go to your nearest bestbuy and get it ...
from www.bestbuy.com
to chat has a recording voice so you can make voice memo connects easily good battery life what's not so great:?nothing "you will use this everyday trust me i got an good impression on this laptop
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?price what's not so great:?look "this laptop was bought for everyday use.
from www.bestbuy.com
i would recommended this for any basic or beginner.
from www.bestbuy.com
i was looking for a everyday computer that would give me the basics-email, internet, webcam, word processing, etc.

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Positives: Fast, Good Portability, Lightweight, Weight: 6.57 lb.

Asus Laptop

$1,150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
i made a great choice because this laptop has more than enough power for everyday activities with good battery life.
from www.bestbuy.com
sadly, due to it being glossy, fingerprints and scratches are a common burden.
from www.bestbuy.com
its a very good buy and i am very pleased with the perfomance and would definently recomend this for gamming use and every day use
from www.bestbuy.com
i don't play everyday, maybe three days a week for 1-3 hours at a time.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?graphic card, cpu, price what's not so great:?really really big and heavy for 15.6 inch "i bought this online by just reading the reviews and commentsi was looking for a

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 15.6 in.

Toshiba Satellite Laptop

$680.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
now when i have in my hand it hold battery life upto 5 hours on regular use.
from www.bestbuy.com
all around this is a great laptop.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy set up, great price, lightweight, fast bootup, all around reliable...
from www.bestbuy.com
they are using them everyday, so far no defects.had all them for over three weeks and nobody complains of any issues.
from www.bestbuy.com
perfect for everyday use, not for high-end gaming.

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Positives: Fast, Great Portability, Easy To Use, Display Size: 14.1 in.

Acer Computer AOD150-1920 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$310.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
remember this is not the common laptop so don't expect it to function as one.
from www.amazon.com
i would easily recommend this product to anybody looking for an ultra portable device for the basic everyday computer tasks.
from www.amazon.com
i expected a noticeable drop in performance vs my laptop but aspire doesn't feel slow at all for everyday tasks.
from www.amazon.com
i've been using this computer for over a month now, and it has been a good machine for general use.
from www.amazon.com
but the up and down resolution of just 600, a common size in most netbooks is really the minimum.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10.1 in.

HP HP NB041UA G60-230US 16.0" Notebook PC

Hewlett Packard HP NB041UA G60-230US 16.0" Notebook PC

$824.00 Est. at Amazon

from aki, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i purchased this laptop because my lenovo netbook (s10) works great but is just too small for everyday use around the house.
from hmmmmm..., www.newegg.com
(anything that requires a decent graphics card.) it can play your basic stuff though: cs 1.6.
from Kenny, www.newegg.com
i was expecting a run-of-the-mill general use laptop with a slightly bigger screen for that price point but i couldn't be any more wrong.
from TG2, www.newegg.com
enter vista, & ms threw every previous convention out the window forcing everyone to re-learn common every day tasks, making many of them 3 times more mouse/kbrd intensive to perform.other cons: no
from Joe, www.newegg.com
pros: great for all around use.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Fast, Display Size: 16 in.

Gateway T-6321 Notebook PC

$600.00 Est. at Amazon

from Asta from Fr, www.circuitcity.com
theres even a touch scroll barit has a really nice design to the laptop aswell.its preety fast and is a good all around computerfrom basic web browsing to gaming it shouldsatisfy your needs.
from SMB from Houst, www.circuitcity.com
my only complaint is the battery life, this is a common problem on most laptops so it's not a deal breaker, but it only lasts about 2 1/2 hours and gives an alert to find a power outlet as soon as
from Mike from Westfield, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
my only gripe with this laptop are its speakers; while fine for everyday use, they really disappoint when listening to music and movies (no bass response).
from Chrissy from Haysville, KS, www.circuitcity.com
great buy all around.
from Smoke from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
most of the applications i regularly use work with vista 64-bit, but those are problems of the os and not the notebook.

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Positives: Fast, Good Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 14.1 in.

Acer Computer AOD150-1669 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$416.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
remember this is not the common laptop so don't expect it to function as one.
from www.amazon.com
i would easily recommend this product to anybody looking for an ultra portable device for the basic everyday computer tasks.
from www.amazon.com
i've been using this computer for over a month now, and it has been a good machine for general use.
from www.amazon.com
i expected a noticeable drop in performance vs my laptop but aspire doesn't feel slow at all for everyday tasks.
from www.amazon.com
but the up and down resolution of just 600, a common size in most netbooks is really the minimum.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

Acer Computer AOD150-1577 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$355.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
remember this is not the common laptop so don't expect it to function as one.
from www.amazon.com
i would easily recommend this product to anybody looking for an ultra portable device for the basic everyday computer tasks.
from www.amazon.com
i've been using this computer for over a month now, and it has been a good machine for general use.
from www.amazon.com
i expected a noticeable drop in performance vs my laptop but aspire doesn't feel slow at all for everyday tasks.
from www.amazon.com
but the up and down resolution of just 600, a common size in most netbooks is really the minimum.

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

Toshiba A355D-S6921 SATELLITE A3 Laptops

$890.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
final thoughts: great multitasking laptop for every day use and casual gaming...
from millwright doug, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: all around good buy
from www.amazon.com
everyday, typically at least a couple hours a day, and during summer study and research time, even a whole lot more.
from www.amazon.com
it's got multiple metal contacts on the inside which, initially is awesome but after a few months of general use they loose their spring back and just loosen up and don't hold in the power cord

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Positives: Good Mouse Quality, Good Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 16 in.

Toshiba SATELLITE A355-S6925 C2D/4/320/DVD/VHP

$700.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
final thoughts: great multitasking laptop for every day use and casual gaming...
from www.amazon.com
everyday, typically at least a couple hours a day, and during summer study and research time, even a whole lot more.
from www.amazon.com
it's got multiple metal contacts on the inside which, initially is awesome but after a few months of general use they loose their spring back and just loosen up and don't hold in the power cord
from mahfudzmn, www.newegg.com
trust me, you'll never find another laptop that sounds as good as these speakers, unless they too have harman/kardon.this laptop is just a great deal all around.

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Positives: Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Nice Portability, Display Size: 16 in.

Samsung N120-12GW NPN120KA02US Netbook

$475.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this little notebook has nothing in common with that pricey clunker.
from www.amazon.com
the full-sized keyboard is also perfect and very usable in an everyday context.
from www.amazon.com
the 1000he also has a common problem with characters sometimes double keying, which as of this review, has not been resolved.

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Attractive Design, Weight: 2.8 lb.

Toshiba Satellite A355-S6935 16.0-Inch Laptop

$889.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
final thoughts: great multitasking laptop for every day use and casual gaming...
from N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: anyone looking for a good all-around notebook that can actually play some games for a decent price (farcry2 will play decently on medium/high) then look no further.
from www.amazon.com
everyday, typically at least a couple hours a day, and during summer study and research time, even a whole lot more.
from www.amazon.com
it's got multiple metal contacts on the inside which, initially is awesome but after a few months of general use they loose their spring back and just loosen up and don't hold in the power cord

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Large Screen, Display Size: 16 in.

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