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Netbooks appear everywhereBy Sindre Lia, 17 June 2008
Check out the new breed of budget ultraportables, now commonly referred to as Netbooks, featuring innovative technology at a low-cost price.

A range of new netbooks have been announced this spring, following the initial introductions of the OLPC and the Asus EEE PC. Intel's new Atom processor which is targeted at netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices will lead to several new announcements throughout the year. Here are the hottest new and upcoming netbooks right now:

Asus EEE PC 901    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $550
The Asus EEE PC 901, EEE PC 1000 and EEE PC 1000H offer Intel's new Atom processor and up to 7.8 hours of battery life.
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Asus EEE PC 901
HP 2133    Similar models »
When: April 2008 Worth: $750
We get an exclusive look at HP's new ultraportable laptop. But please, don't call it a UMPC.
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HP 2133
Acer Aspire one    Similar models »
When: July 2008 Worth: $500
The Acer Aspire one will arrive in North American stores this summer, with pricing beginning at $380.
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Acer Aspire one
Dell Inspiron Mini 9    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $480
The new Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook is now available with Windows XP Home, while a version powered by Ubuntu will be released soon.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 9
OLPC XO 2.0    Similar models »
When: January 2010 Worth: $75
The OLPC XO 2.0 and XO 1.5 laptops will be released in 2010 and 2009, respectively, offering several improvements over the original XO.
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OLPC XO 2.0
OLPC XO Windows    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $100
Microsoft Windows is now available on the OLPC XO laptop, with trials to begin in key emerging markets in June.
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OLPC XO Windows
Best Netbooks
Name Score Price
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Asus EEE PC 56% $300
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