Netbook Comparison

There are a good number of netbooks out there. We have put together this comparison as part of our netbook guide to help guide you in the right direction. This particular page gives an overview of all the various operating systems available on netbooks and helps you make the decision to choosing the right model.

Windows 7 Netbooks

Windows 7 was launched a few months back with computer manufacturers starting to offer the operating system from the first day. Windows 7 is a huge improvement over Windows XP and especially Windows Vista and when running on a netbook, it actually runs more smoothly than previous versions of the operating system. If you want a similar experience on your new mobile computer then a Windows 7 device is probably a good choice for you.

Linux Netbooks

With Windows 7 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 these small computers. New operating systems 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.

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.