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What are the Best Netbooks in 2014?

Updated on September 21, 2014

Top Rated Netbooks in 2014

If you've been wondering what are the best netbooks in 2014, you've come to the right place. All the major computer manufacturers have released their own netbook models and the market can seem a bit crowded and confusing. Don't worry, there is nothing to worry about. If you've been searching for that light piece of computing hardware to fulfill all your basic tasks, you might enjoy a netbook. A usual netbook sports a small screen with just the essentials you need to check your email and maybe do a bit of word processing. Read on for a refined list of the best netbooks in 2014.

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Why Buy a Netbook?

A vast majority of the laptops and desktops out there actually pack way more computing power than the average user would ever need. Most people never really take advantage of those long lists of features and fat numbers and hardware upgrades. Unless you do heavy high-definition video editing or some other processor-intensive activity, there really is no need to spend thousands of dollars on the 'latest and greatest' because all that extra power is simply superfluous. If you find yourself just checking your email and maybe doing a bit of word processing, a netbook might be right up your alley.

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The standard netbook does away with any high-end features and peripherals, mainly focusing on a small screen, an equally small keyboard, and wifi capability. In exchange for the 'shrinking down' of all the parts you would find in a larger laptop, the netbook is a vastly more portable machine with a longer lasting battery life. It manages to get all the basic things done competently in a smaller, lighter, and cheaper package. If you don't want to spend thousands of dollars on an expensive laptop or desktop and you just want to do some light tasks like checking your email, then I highly recommend that you get a netbook.

Samsung Chromebook

This little netbook is actually attached at the hip to Google’s own web browser, Chrome. The operating system is almost completely based on Google’s vast array of online and offline services with most of the activity and storage taking place online. In exchange, the netbook itself runs extremely fast with less ‘baggage’ to hold internally. Not to mention, it weighs less than 2.5 pounds, lasts over 6 hours on a single charge, and has all the right features you’d expect from an internet-savvy netbook. This is hands down, my favorite netbook in 2014.

Acer Aspire One AO722-0473 11.6-Inch HD Netbook

If you are looking for the power of a full laptop in the compactness and portability of a netbook, this Acer netbook is just right for you. Its technical specifications are on par with a full-sized laptop and has enough hard drive space, memory, and graphics power to go toe-to-toe with the bigger fellas. As one reviewer described it succinctly, “Laptop power, netbook size.”

ASUS 1225B-SU17-BK 11.6-Inch Laptop

Another powerful netbook with the capabilities of a laptop, this Acer netbook sports incredible processing power, graphics, and memory. In addition to these features, this ASUS netbook is extremely portable and has a very long lasting battery life.

Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1-Inch Netbook

With an ethernet port and up to 8 hours of battery life, this Toshiba netbook is a laptop in everything but name, size, and price. With the exception of an optical drive (a dying feature in the portable computer industry) it can do everything and anything you need with regards to the internet and computing. Not to mention, it sports a sleek black and blue look on a light body.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been looking for something small and portable with plenty of rich features to fulfill all your online and digital requirements, consider netbooks. They are always much cheaper than full-sized laptops, but still very usable and capable. Engage in an honest debate with yourself on whether you really need that massive screen size plus the heretical amounts of memory and features. Perhaps something that is smaller, slimmer and lighter will be better suited for your needs. If you’ve been wondering what are the best netbooks in 2014, you won’t need to look further than the ones mentioned above.

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