Small computers make big splash
All of a sudden it seems that everybody wants to sell the small ultra-portable computers often called netbooks. The latest entry is from Dell. Gizmodo reports that Dell is offering a $349 model with Ubuntu Linux as the operating system.
Gigaom has a guide to what’s available in general
What a difference a year makes. It was only 10 months ago when the first true netbook, the original Asus Eee PC 701, hit the market. The Eee was a ground-breaking little computer but had a few flaws, the biggest being the limited 800×480 display. Today there’s an overwhelming array of low-cost but highly portable and efficient little laptops.
Each is a full-featured notebook with displays in the 7- to 10-inch range and all are easy to tote around. Nearly all offer several USB ports, a webcam, LED backlit screens, integrated speakers, Wi-Fi and more, so there are very few differentiators. But the many choices in this nascent netbook market can overwhelm, so below is a quick hit list of popular models along with some basic information to help you decide which one might work best for you.
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