Inexpensive Mini Laptops for Students

by John Kessler

In this day and age students need a computer to complete their homework. A mini laptop is an inexpensive and portable solution that packs enough horsepower for web research and Microsoft Office. The small size enables the mini laptop to easily fit into a backpack or messenger bag.

With many netbooks in the market today, you can get lost just comparing specifications. But you really don’t have to get lost, and that’s because there are netbooks that are made specifically for students.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10e is the second edition of the IdeaPad S10 Netbook. Unlike its predecessor, however, it is being sold through Lenovo’s Government & Education channel. This mini laptop is unique for having an instant-on feature, which means you can access applications without booting your netbook’s Operating System. This instant-on feature is made possible through DeviceVM’s Splashtop application.

Students can use the IdeaPad S10e to research the internet, compose essay, papers, presentations and spreadsheets as well as chat with friends. The IdeaPad S10e was designed with the needs of students from kindergarten to college in mind. It is available in both linux and XP versions and can be configured with either a 80GB hard drive or a 4GB solid state drive. The optional upgrade of a 6 cell battery will extend battery life.

ASUS Eee PC 900

The ASUS Eee PC 900 netbook is a small but mighty mini laptop that that’s easy on the eyes and the wallet. This netbook sells online for as little as $369. The ASUS Eee PC 900 is popular with students and economy users alike. The standard keyboard layout makes this mini laptop easy and comfortable to use. The ASUS Eee PC 900 with 1GB RAM and a 16 GB Solid State Drive with the Linux operating system pre-installed currently sells for $369 on Amazon.

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