Thursday, December 18, 2008

Laptops for Travel

By John Kessler

Not a all mini laptops, also known as netbooks, are equally suited for life on the road. Take a look at our best picks for travel-ready netbooks:

If you travel for business or pleasure you will want to take a look at these laptops that seem custom designed for travel. Don't get caught up in all of the mini laptop specifications that start to look like alphabet soup after a while when you can narrow your choices down to just a few.

Travelers want a mini laptop that helps them get organized in their travel. Things like connecting to the Internet, managing files and playing media files for long hours are just some of the things that a need netbook needs to do. Then, of course, that mini laptop should be able to withstand rough handling, which often comes with traveling.

Eee PC 901

This mini laptop seems like it was built for frequent travelers. With its shock-proof Solid State Drive (SSD), it consumes less power, boots fast and doesn't generate as much heat. Best, it will still perform even if it gets dropped to the ground.

Transcontinental fliers will be happy to learn that the Eee PC 901 has a battery life of up to 8 hours, over twice the length of the average mini laptop. Battery life is maximized by adjusting the power profile to the minimum necessary for the task.

The WiFi connectivity of the Eee PC 901 keeps you in touch with your friends and colleagues through instant messaging and email if desired. It's easy to make reservations on the go and checking in online for a flight is practically a necessity these days.

MSI Wind U100

The MSI WIND features the newest Draft-N wi-fi hardware, allowing it to connect faster and from a longer distance than 802.11b/g. WIND is an acronym for "Wi-Fi Network Device". The WIND also features integrated bluetooth, allowing it to seamlessly connect to a variety of bluetooth accessories and peripherals.

Featuring a six cell battery with a 6 hour battery life, the MSI Wind will last through all but the longest flights. - 16928

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