Netbook Comparison

There are a good number of netbooks out there. We have put together this netbook comparison to help you choose the best netbook for your needs. This particular page gives an overview of all netbooks currently available and will help guide you in the right direction to choosing the best device for your needs.

Windows XP Netbooks

Currently the most popular operating system running on netbooks is Windows XP Home edition. Estimated numbers show that at least 90% of them shipped in the US are pre-installed with Windows XP. The reason for this is that most people are familiar with the Windows XP layout as they have been using it for several years on their home and office computers. A Windows XP netbook usually has 1GB of RAM although you can see some smaller amounts on other netbooks. To get the most from Windows XP make sure you have at least 1GB to keep things running smoothly.

Linux Netbooks

With Windows XP netbooks dominating the market it shows that less than 10% of netbooks ship with Linux installed. If you want to purchase a linux netbook then you need to look in to what distribution of linux you want to run. Several new versions of linux have been created thanks to netbooks. These include Easy Peasey, Ubuntu netbook remix and mobin to name a few. Benefits of linux netbooks can be found in the netbook distribution list found here.

Windows 7 Netbooks

Although Windows 7 netbooks are not available at the time of writing this, it is possible to install Windows 7 on a netbook. If you desire to do this I recommend you proceed with caution and follow tutorials found on the web till official netbooks running Windows 7 are launched.

Google Android Netbooks

As of writing this there are currently no netbooks that run the Android OS although a few manufacturers such as Dell and Asus have shown interest.

What netbook to choose

For the majority of you reading this, I’d suggest Windows XP for now as the operating system works well on a netbook. Amazon have a list of the best netbooks and those that sell the most. Ones to look out for are the Asus 1005HA that has a 10.1 inch screen and a very good battery life. Other close contenders include the Samsung NC10 that works very well. Both of these are Windows XP based. Finally the Acer Aspire One is a top selling netbook and one well worth looking out for.