Laptops Arena

Laptop computers come in all sizes and aimed at different type of users. They are available for those looking for ultra-portability and those wanting a desktop replacement. The screen sizes depend on what you need, so a small laptop is one that easily fits in a bag, has a small screen, is lightweight and you can carry it with you everywhere. These are also known as netbooks, having screens of just 9”, 10” and sometimes 11”. But there are some sacrifices you have to make when it comes to them. For instance, they lack an optical drive, so you will not be able to copy CDs or DVDs and the configuration options are not wide, inside they pack the essentials and only what is needed for everyday tasking. But let’s see some small laptops available out there and afterwards you can pick up your choice.

Toshiba NB550D is a 10.1” small laptop that seems to step beyond the limit and offer graphics performance. When it comes to looks, it doesn’t rank as the most attractive one, featuring a matte black plastic. It has 1.3 kg and it feels very sturdy when you hold it. The keyboard is great for typing and what makes it more special is the HDMI port, allowing you to connect the laptop to your HDTV. The 250GB hard drive ads a lot of storage and connectivity options are plentiful. The 1 GHz dual-core AMD processor pulled some really nice scores in benchmark tests, even in 3D video performance. You will not be capable to handle games on other mini laptop computers, so this is a large plus for this model. If you don’t mind the dull looks, you can surely buy it considering performance inside. Samsung NC110 comes at quite a reasonable price, it has that great look you need, available in a wide range of colors, with a glossy lid and curved profile. The keyboard is responsive and the large trackpad provides a lot of room to navigate on. The hard drive has 250GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet are on board and the dual-core Intel Atom processor along with 1GB of memory provides satisfying performance. You will not be able to run any intensive tasks and during multitasking the laptop will suffer a bit; it means the system is more suitable for web browsing, e-mail and other light duty tasks.

Moreover, Acer Aspire One 522 comes out with its sharp design and 250GB hard drive. You can find it available on some color options, but its elegant design will attract lots of users. It is lightweight and has a solid build quality. VGA and HDMI outputs are also on board, but this does not mean you can handle HD videos. You can watch movies, but you should lower down the resolution if you don’t want to push the laptop’s limits. Has also a 10.1” display, impressive with vivid colors, bright and with a native resolution of 1280x720. The battery life fails to impress, as in some tests only pulled out around 1 hour and a half.

Asus Eee Lamborghini is packed with the power inside that makes you think of the car, but the price is on the high side as well. But it is nice to see a different type of small laptop available out there. It has a 12.1” screen, the Lamborghini logo on the lid and when you press the power button; it even makes an engine noise.