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Jay Bika

If you’re new here, you may first want to read Hello, the introductory page that contains details on what Netbook Era is all about or you may want to check out the netbook buying guide right away or you may simply want to subscribe to the RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!So, according to experts, [...]

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I read all 42 reasons and while I don’t want to spoil it for you, I have to say that for every argument there can be a counter-argument for the Apple tablet.

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Many months ago, tech pundits were exclaiming how the Apple tablet was going to make netbooks as obsolete as type writers. Now that the iPad is out and we’ve heard and read what it’s all about, we can safely say that the iPad is not killing netbooks anytime soon.

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If you remember, in previous posts I asked about the usefulness of netbook bags but I am more in favor of netbook cases because they accomplish two tasks beautifully: protect your baby and make it look hot!

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2009 was the year netbooks became so mainstream worldwide that they almost became dull to talk about. Read why.

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Acer has now become the second largest computer maker in the world, after HP, taking Dell’s spot. Still think that netbooks are a fad?

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Is Windows 7 netbook friendly? Find out before your shell out your hard-earned cash!

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The Nokia Booklet 3G netbook will not have an easy ride and will have a hard time having an impact on the computer industry. Here are a few reasons

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A reader emailed me asking what powerful netbook I recommend. I kind of found such a question strange because in my opinion, the combination of powerful and netbook seems to create an oxymoron.

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As more brands and models emerge, it’s getting easier and easier to score a cheap netbook. Cheap as in low-price and not cheap as in low-quality. In other words, your cheap netbook notebook will be low priced and yet be of high quality. Find out how.

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We all love deals right? After all, who likes to pay full price for an item that can be obtained elsewhere at a better price? Let’s talk about the $100 netbook notebooks you probably have come across many times and see if you know the whole truth behind them

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Smartbooks are coming. You better be ready for this new revolution. But, the ultimate victim will not be the netbook. Find out who’s going to have to do something to survive the onslaught.

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Is Google about to take on Microsoft head on? Yup? Will it come out of the battle, the winner? That’s a little bit trickier to answer. See why.

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At last a netbook just for children. Meet Disney+Asus’ Netpal. It’s actually pretty good enough for grown ups too!

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No Apple netbooks were announced at WWDC 2009 to the chagrin of some and to the “Aha, I told you that they would not release a netbook!” of others. While the price on MacBook Air notebooks has dropped, they’re still aren’t classified as netbooks.
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It’s interesting to note that all aluminum Apple laptops are now [...]

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Why do the HP Mini 110 and the HP Mini 1101 have in common? You may want to check out the differences too before you open your wallet

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It really has nothing to do with quality, performance, price or raving reviews. Find out about the simple reason why the Acer Aspire One is the most popular netbook and what Asus needs to do catch up

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Who in the world needs a netbook bag? That’s a question I have been asking myself as I get people asking me time and time again, where to spot the best bags for their netbooks

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Is it the size? Weight? Cost? Read about some benefits of a netbook over notebooks.

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The Toshiba NB200 netbooks is the latest addition to the computer giant’s mini laptop line. What makes it different from its older sibling, the Toshiba NB100? Well, click here to find out!

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