If you're after a way to Get Things Done on the go, or just a portable option for gaming and watching video on your commute, you need a netbook in your life. These ultra portable (25.7cm/10.1") laptops are still stuffed with power, but looks can be deceiving: there's a whole range of them designed with different people in mind. Read on, and we'll dissect every model on offer, and find you the right one.
Toshiba NB250
If you're after the easiest way to browse the web on the go - and for as long as possible - look no further than the Toshiba NB250. This little black number runs for up to nine hours on the trot away from the mains, and you can eke out extra life thanks to an energy efficient power saving mode.
Toshiba NB500
Form is every bit as important as function these days - there's no need to have one or the other, rather than both. If you don't mind having all eyes on your netbook, the Toshiba NB500 is the model to plump for: it's finished in an easy on the eye, easier on the wrist rubber coating, and comes in a bevy of beautiful shades, including black, blue, brown and lime green.
Toshiba NB305
Worried about losing your precious data? It's an inevitable threat with an ultra portable device, but the Toshiba NB305 has you covered - as well as keeping anything you're typing safe with an epic 11 hour run time, it boasts added hard drive protection, so should you drop it, all your files will be safe as houses still.
Toshiba NB520
For the more multimedia oriented, the NB520 is best likely to suit - that's down to both its impressive combo of Harman Kardon speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio sound, as well as the dual core Atom processor, which is capable of handling heavier loads and multitasking on the fly, so you can stream music or video, chat and type away without fear of slowdown.
Toshiba NB550D
You're not just limited to a 25.7cm screen with a netbook, especially not the NB550D. It comes with an HDMI connection, so you can quickly hook it up to any new TV or monitor and use them instead. That's ideal if you want to plug in at your desk and work on a bigger screen, but the powerful AMD C50 processor inside also means that it's perfectly suited for playing video. You could even use it as a set top box underneath your telly.
Toshiba NB250
If you're after the easiest way to browse the web on the go - and for as long as possible - look no further than the Toshiba NB250. This little black number runs for up to nine hours on the trot away from the mains, and you can eke out extra life thanks to an energy efficient power saving mode.
Toshiba NB500
Form is every bit as important as function these days - there's no need to have one or the other, rather than both. If you don't mind having all eyes on your netbook, the Toshiba NB500 is the model to plump for: it's finished in an easy on the eye, easier on the wrist rubber coating, and comes in a bevy of beautiful shades, including black, blue, brown and lime green.
Toshiba NB305
Worried about losing your precious data? It's an inevitable threat with an ultra portable device, but the Toshiba NB305 has you covered - as well as keeping anything you're typing safe with an epic 11 hour run time, it boasts added hard drive protection, so should you drop it, all your files will be safe as houses still.
Toshiba NB520
For the more multimedia oriented, the NB520 is best likely to suit - that's down to both its impressive combo of Harman Kardon speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio sound, as well as the dual core Atom processor, which is capable of handling heavier loads and multitasking on the fly, so you can stream music or video, chat and type away without fear of slowdown.
Toshiba NB550D
You're not just limited to a 25.7cm screen with a netbook, especially not the NB550D. It comes with an HDMI connection, so you can quickly hook it up to any new TV or monitor and use them instead. That's ideal if you want to plug in at your desk and work on a bigger screen, but the powerful AMD C50 processor inside also means that it's perfectly suited for playing video. You could even use it as a set top box underneath your telly.
