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HP Deal of the Day

3. May 2011 | by Jonas

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HP Deal of the Day

There have not been too many deals worth sharing lately, but this one I did want to bring to your attention.  I am especially a fan of the 11.6″ display size, as the 10″ one that is the mainstream netbook size can definitely be a little limiting when doing anything other than email. Today’s deal is [...]

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Post Holiday Refurbs

27. December 2010 | by Jonas

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So much for not finding any bargains.  Today there are two refurbs, both at Meritline, and both are pretty cheap. The first is the Asus 1001PXB, which is a modern netbook.  It uses the Atom N450 chip, 10.1″ display, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, and a 160 GB hard drive.  The OS is Windows XP.  They don’t [...]

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CULV Refurb

3. December 2010 | by Jonas

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CULV Refurb

While there are plenty of netbooks out there, the CULV is a rarer system.  The processors are more robust than an Atom, and can still have all day battery life.  The downside is that they cost more, and often break the $500 barrier, putting them more into some type of “affordable ultraportable” category. A refurb on [...]

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Cyber Monday Netbook Deal

28. November 2010 | by Jonas

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Samsung netbooks are nicely made, and usually command a premium.  However, thanks to Cyber Monday, we spotted a deal on one that brings the price down. The specs are a 250 GB hard drive, a 10.1″ screen, 1 GB of RAM, and the Intel Atom N450 chip.  Unlike some of the cheaper offerings, it is new [...]

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Aspire One AO532h Netbook Refurbished

27. November 2010 | by Jonas

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There did not seem to be as many deals on netbooks this year for Black Friday, and we will see what Cyber Monday brings.  However, there are some options in refurbished models, and expect to pay about $200 for a standard refurbished netbook from a reputable dealer.  Refurbs are an affordable way to bring the [...]

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Cheap TGIF?

15. November 2010 | by Jonas

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Cheap TGIF?

Looks like Toys R Us is getting into the Black Friday netbook craze with a cheap entry.  What it lacks in power, it seems to make up for in price. They are planning to offer a $79 netbook.  Before you jump on the price, be aware that the screen is a dismal 7″, but it does [...]

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Black Friday Netbook at “The Shack”

14. November 2010 | by Jonas

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The retailer formerly known as Radio Shack has leaked their Black Friday ad, and there is one notebook at a downright cheap affordable price.  But, hey, this is what the folks get out of bed at 3 am post Turkey day, right? Anyway, the unit of note is an Acer Aspire One AOD 255, and the [...]

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November Deal

1. November 2010 | by Jonas

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November is often a good time to get a good deal on a new netbook.  With holiday season just around the corner, competition gets fierce at times for the good deals. It looks like the “Black Friday” deals have already started.  NewEgg is offering a refurbished Asus EeePC 1005HA.  It has the Intel Atom N270, with [...]

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Netbook Deals 1/14/10

14. January 2010 | by Jonas

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Netbook Deals 1/14/10

Here is where the deals are settling out today. Amazon has the Acer AO250 available for $279.  While it uses the older Atom N270 processor, at this price, it is a reasonable deal.  Add in the 6 cell battery, 250 GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Starter OS, and you’ll realize that the only thing bargain [...]

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Netbook Deals 1/11/10

11. January 2010 | by Jonas

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Netbook Deals 1/11/10

Post CES, and the deals are back at the retailers.  The good news is that the new Atom N450 chip is not only affordable, but also pushing the price down for some older gear.  Here are the best bargains of today: Online clearance king Woot has the Acer Aspire AO250 as their deal today.  While it [...]

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