NETBOOK Computer Bargains

(less than 15 inch screen)

(in other words, 'mini-laptops')

grouped by year

(sub-$300)

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INTRODUCTION:

This is a page of 'netbook' computers (NEW, unused, not-refurbished) that were for sale for about $300 or less --- mostly at 'brick-and-mortar' stores.

I have found that one can usually find lower prices for 'netbooks' at 'brick-and-mortar' stores than on the internet. This is probably because one can take advantage of 'clearance' and 'inventory reduction' sales --- and 'promotional offers'.

In the 2009-2018 time frame, 'netbook' computers were mostly distinguished by having

  • a small screen size (less than 15 inches)
  • no CD/DVD drive
  • a storage drive of more than 150 Gigabytes.

The original 'netbook' computers also came equipped with an RJ-45 port for WIRED ethernet connection.

'Netbook' computers originally came out with 10.1" screens --- and 'migrated' to 11.6" screens.

'Laptop' computers with 14" screens are sometimes referred to as 'notebook' computers. We will consider laptop computers with 14" screens to be 'netbook' computers.

    A few 'laptop' computers with 13.3" screens 'came out' around 2018.

Since about 2019, many 'laptop' computers no longer have a CD/DVD drive, but they typically have a storage drive of more than 120 Gigabytes.

These pages distinguish 'netbook' computers from 'laptops' by the feature of having a screen-size of less than 15 inches (diagonally).

    (A further feature that has distinguished a 'netbook' from a 'laptop' has been a weight of about 3 pounds or less --- about 1.4 kilograms --- mainly due to the smaller screen size.)

Since about 2019, 'chromebooks' have been marketed heavily --- but they are different from 'netbooks' in the fact that they usually have only a 32 or 64 Gigabyte storage drive.

The main feature that this page uses to distinguish a 'netbook' computer from a 'chromebook' is a storage drive of more than 120 GB --- in addition to having multiple USB ports --- and WIRED ethernet connectivity.

    These features also distinguish 'netbook' computers from 'pad/tablet' computers.

    I want the extra, built-in storage --- and the multiple USB ports (for example, to attach a mouse or USB stick or other USB device) --- and the WIRED ethernet connectivity option.

    Hence I prefer 'netbooks' to 'chromebooks' and 'pad/tablet' computers --- especially for 'development' work such as for creating/editing web pages (HTML-CSS-JavaScript code) and for programming (mainly shell & Tcl/Tk scripts).

NOTE:
Around 2021, laptops (and mini-laptops) started appearing WITHOUT an RJ-45 WIRED ethernet socket. Instead, they had a USB-C socket. One could buy a USB-C to RJ-45 adapter to use with those laptops. Or, use wireless connectivity which is the common connection option in hotels & airports & food outlets, circa 2020 and beyond.

For more information on the features that are being used to classify a 'laptop' computer as a 'netbook' computer, see the 'Netbook Bargains INTRO' page of this site.

Also see the 'Netbook Love' (Testimonials) page of this site.

THE FOLLOWING DATA:

Within each year-group below, the information for each 'netbook' computer may include:

  1. computer make-and-model
    (with an internet search link for more info, such as 'specs' and 'user reviews')
  2. price(s)-source(s)-date(s)
  3. CPU processor make-and-model (and benchmark rating)
  4. memory capacity
  5. screen size and resolution
  6. video connector(s) (VGA and/or HDMI)
  7. storage drive size
  8. USB ports
  9. wired ethernet port
  10. wireless card specs
  11. operating system
  12. weight

The netbook 'makes' may be shown in the order --- Acer, HP, Dell, Asus, Lenovo, other --- within each year-section.

INFO SOURCES NOTE:

Up to about 2019, I was able to collect computer model and price information by looking at Sunday newspaper ads in a local newspaper. BUT ...

Starting about 2019, 'brick-and-mortar' stores (like Target, Walmart, OfficeDepot/Max, BestBuy) advertised computers-for-sale far less than before (in local newspapers).

So I tried to use web searches to find 'mini-laptop' computer bargains, using keywords such as

BUT, I kept finding pages that said that the computer make-and-model on the page was

  • not available 'new', only 'used' or 'refurbished'
  • OR 'currently unavailable'
  • OR 'out of stock'
  • OR 'no longer available'

In short, I found that looking for computer bargains on the web was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Very frustrating and time-wasting.

    By the way, I found that computer-info web pages of Walmart, Target, OfficeDepot/Max, and BestBuy came up MUCH, MUCH more slowly than the computer-info web pages of Amazon. (Even the web pages of computer manufacturers such as Acer and HP and Dell come up rather slowly.)

    So it was another frustrating and time-wasting experience to wait for a Walmart/Target/OfficeDepot/BestBuy web page to be rendered. Apparently the Amazon web page developers are MUCH, MUCH better than the web page developers for Walmart/Target/OfficeDepot/BestBuy.

Having said that, if I 'stumble on-line' across a mini-laptop that meets the parameters of this page, I may add such a mini-laptop to this page (typically from Amazon because it is a less-frustrating web site to deal with).

A new way of finding 'mini-laptop' bargains:

To find bargains (in 'netbooks'/'subnotebooks' and 'laptops' and 'desktops'), I found that I had to periodically roam the aisles of stores like Walmart, OfficeDepot/Max, and BestBuy to look for clearance sales --- with Walmart offering the best hopes of a bargain in 2021.

    Target stopped offering desktop computers around 2018, and after about 2019, they offered mostly 'chromebooks' --- with hardly any 'laptop' offerings. So looking in Target stores was usually 'a bust'.

    And I have seldom found bargains at Costco, because most of the computers offered by Costco are above $500 in price.

Bottom line:
Starting in mid-2021, I will probably find most of the info listed below by going, every few weeks, to Walmart (and/or OfficeDepot/Max and/or BestBuy) to look for 'mini-laptops' that are priced at about $350 or less --- preferably less than $300.

AGE & FEATURES NOTE:

If you are looking for a 'mini-laptop' to do basic processing (email, web browsing, document editing, image editing, etc.), I have found that a computer manufactured about 6 years ago can work just fine --- if it has the features you want --- such as your desired screen-size, storage drive size, memory size, wired ethernet port, at least 3 USB ports, HDMI video port, etc.

    I say this coming from the point of view that I would 'wipe' the Microsoft Windows operating system off of the old computer --- and replace the OS with a Linux OS like Ubuntu MATE (Wikipedia page) --- and install recently released versions of 'apps' like web browsers, text editors, image editors, media players & editors, office apps, etc.

So for example, in 2021, a 'mini-laptop' manufactured in 2015 may suit your purposes just fine --- for several more years.

    The following Single-Thread 'Passmark' CPU ratings come from the SingleThread page at 'cpubenchmark.net'.

    I generally look for CPU's with single-thread 'Passmark' ratings higher than 500 --- which is about twice the single-thread rating of Intel Atom processors used in 'netbook' computers circa 2010.

These 'mini-laptops' are generally equipped with

  • 3.5mm microphone & audio-out ports
  • a touchpad
  • a webcam
  • speakers
  • battery
  • power cord

If in doubt about any features, you can try the WEB SEARCH links below, for a particular computer make-and-model.

Note that you can scan through the years below to see how features have changed through the years --- features like:

  • CPU processor models and speed-ratings
  • memory sizes and types and speeds
  • screen sizes and resolutions
  • video port types
  • storage drive sizes and types
  • USB types
  • wireless protocols and wireless card models
  • Bluetooth release levels
  • operating system versions

End of Introduction.

The list of low-cost mini-laptops starts just below, grouped by year that they were available at the listed price.

2022 NETBOOKS:

    NOTE:
    Around 2021 to 2022, most local newspaper ads for computers in local stores (like Walmart & Target & BestBuy & OfficeDepot/Max) disappeared.

    Those newspaper ads used to include the computer manufacturer's model numbers (like for Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP).

    Around mid-2021 even the info-cards near demo computers in stores (like Walmart) did not include model numbers.

    Often, for Walmart, only a few 'specs' were readily available --- specs like CPU type, Gigabytes of memory, Gigabytes of storage --- and, for laptops, screen size.

    As a result, some of the web-search links below may NOT include a computer model-number --- JUST a few 'specs'.

2022 Acer netbooks:
(mini-laptops)

  • Acer Spin 3 laptop, SP314-55-34UP

    • $399.99 at Target - Sale 4 Dec - 10Dec 2022
      in store Reg. $699.99
      This is quite a discount from the suggested-retail-price, so I made an exception to the $300 price limit on 'netbooks'.
      Also note that the processor has more than 10 times the benchmark rating of the original 'netbook' computers.
    • Intel Core i3-1215U hexa-core processor, up to 1.2GHz
      (PassMark single-thread number: 3,440)
    • 8 GB LPDDR4X memory
    • 14" touch screen (1920x1080), LCD-LED
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics, shared graphics memory
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 256 GB solid state drive (SSD)
    • NO optical CD/DVD drive
    • 1 memory card reader (microSD)
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.2 Type-A ; 1 USB Type-C (total USB ports: 3)
    • NO RJ-45 ethernet port? (use adapter on USB-C port?)
    • wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi card (? Realtek ?)
      with Bluetooth 5.0
    • Windows 11 Home 64-bit (in S mode?)
    • weight: 1.5 kg = 3.31 lb

2021 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

    NOTE:
    Around mid-2021, most local newspaper ads for computers did not include the manufacturer's model numbers --- AND even the info-cards near demo computers in stores (like Walmart) did not include model numbers.

    Often, at awalmart, only a few 'specs' were readily available --- specs like CPU type, Gigabytes of memory, Gigabytes of storage --- and, for laptops, screen size.

    As a result, some of the web-search links below will NOT include a computer model-number --- JUST a few 'specs'.

2021 HP netbooks:

  • HP laptop, Intel Pentium Silver, 14" display, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, Walmart

    • $269 at Walmart - ~01nov2021 in store
      (mouse included)

  • HP laptop, Ryzen 3, 14" display, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, silver, Walmart

    • $329 at Walmart - ~01nov2021 in store

  • HP laptop '14-dk1013dx'

    • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2021sep10
    • AMD Athlon Silver 3050U processor, 2 cores
      (PassMark number: ~2,000)
    • 4 GB DDR4-2400MHz memory (1x4GB)
    • 14" screen (1366x768)
    • AMD Radeon graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-A ; 1 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Realtek RTL8821CE)
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: 1.47 kg = 3.24 lb

  • HP laptop '14-dk1032wm'

    • $329.99 at Walmart - 2021aug26
    • AMD Ryzen 3 3250U, 2 cores
      (PassMark number: 1,889)
    • 4 GB DDR4-2400MHz memory (1x4GB)
    • 14" screen (1920x1080)
    • AMD Radeon graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-A ; 1 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Realtek RTL8821CE)
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: 1.47 kg = 3.24 lb

  • HP laptop '14-cf2033wm'

    • $314.45 at Walmart - 2021sep10
    • Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 4 cores
      (PassMark number: 1,318)
    • 4 GB DDR4-2400MHz memory (1x4GB)
    • 14" screen (1366x768)
    • Intel UHD 605 graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4
    • 128 GB SATA M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-A ; 1 USB 'SuperSpeed' Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Realtek RTL8821CE)
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: 1.47 kg = 3.24 lb

2020 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2020 ASUS netbooks:

  • ASUS VivoBook TP202NA-OS21T

      • $199.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2020jan26
      • $199.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2020jan05
    • Intel Pentium N4200 processor, quad-core
      (PassMark number: 851)
    • 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touch screen (1366x768)
      ('2-in-1' = keyboard folds back)
    • Intel ?type? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (no VGA)
    • 128 GB solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD drive
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 1 USB 2.0
    • no RJ45 wired ethernet port ?? (not good)
    • wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: ~4 pounds

2019 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2019 HP netbooks:

  • HP laptop 14-cf1020od

    • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2019sep01 (reg. $439.99)
    • Intel Core i3-8145U dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: 2,132)
    • 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM memory
    • 14" HD screen ('HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel UHD 620 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.x Type-A ; 1 USB 3.1 Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11 b/g/n
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 10 Home
    • weight: 1.43 kg = 3.16 pounds

  • HP laptop 14-dq1033cl

    • $279.99 at Costco - 2019nov09
    • Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor, 2 cores
      (PassMark number: 2,293)
    • 4 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (1x4 GB) memory
    • 14" 'FHD' screen ( FHD = 1920x1080 )
    • Intel UHD ?type-num? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD writer
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.1 Type-A ; 1 USB 3.1 Type-C
    • no RJ45 ethernet port ? (not good; use Type-C adapter?)
    • wireless WiFi 5 802.11ac (Realtek card)
    • Bluetooth 5
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: 1.4 kg = 3.1 pounds

  • HP laptop 14-cf0012dx

    • $243.99 at amazon.com - 2019nov
    • Intel Pentium Gold 4417U processor, 2 cores
      (PassMark number: 1,329)
    • 4 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (1x4 GB) memory
    • 14" 'HD' screen ( HD = 1366x768 )
    • Intel UHD 620 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD reader/writer
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.1 Type-A ; 1 USB 3.1 Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Realtek RTL8723DE card)
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode
    • weight: 1.43 kg = 3.15 pounds

2019 ASUS netbooks:

  • ASUS VivoBook TP412FA-OS31T

    • $349.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2019sep01 (reg. $499.99)
    • Intel Core i3-8145U 8th Gen processor
      (PassMark number: 2,132)
    • 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM memory
    • 14" touch screen
      ('2-in-1' = keyboard folds back = 360deg flip design)
    • Intel UHD 620 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 128 GB M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • no DVD read/write drive
    • 1 multi-media SD card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.1 ; 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.1 Type-C
    • no RJ45 ethernet port (not good; use USB Type-C adapter?)
    • wireless 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home in S mode 64-bit
    • weight: 1.50 kg = 3.31 pounds

2018 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2018 HP netbooks:

  • HP laptop 14-cf0052od

    • $399.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2018sep02 (reg. $499.99)
    • Intel Core i3-8130U processor, 2 cores
      (PassMark number: 1,967)
    • 8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (1x8 GB) memory
    • 14" HD screen ('HD' = 1366x768)
    • Intel UHD 620 graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4b
    • 128 GB M.2 solid state drive (SSD)
    • 1 multi-format SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.1 ; 1 USB 3.1 Type-C
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n WiFi
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.43 kg = 3.15 pounds

2018 Dell netbooks:

  • Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 i3168-3271blu

      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2018jan21 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2018jan07 (reg. $399.99)
    • Intel Pentium N3710 processor
      (PassMark number: 689)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touchscreen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
      (360deg hinge allows 4 modes: Notebook,Tablet,Stand,Tent)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical drive
    • 1 multi-format SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 2 USB 2.0
    • no RJ-45 wired Ethernet port ? (not good; use USB adapter)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n WiFi
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.2 lb

2017 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2017 Acer netbooks:

  • Did not record an Acer 'mini-laptop' with more than 120GB of on-board storage.

2017 HP netbooks:

  • HP x360 laptop M1-U001DX

    • $329.99 at BestBuy - 2017jun04 (reg. $399.99)
    • Intel Pentium N3710 processor, 4 cores
      (PassMark number: 689)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM (1x4 GB) memory
    • 11.6" HD touch screen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.0 ; 1 USB 2.0
    • no RJ-45 wired Ethernet port ? (not good; use USB adapter?)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.4 kg = 3.1 lb

2017 Dell netbooks:

  • Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 i3168-3271blu

      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017oct08 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017aug20 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017jul30 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017jun25 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017jun04 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017may21 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017apr23 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017apr02 (reg. $399.99)
      • $319.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017mar05 (reg. $399.99)
      • $279.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017feb19 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017feb12 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2017jan01 (reg. $399.99)
    • Intel Pentium N3710 processor
      (PassMark number: 689)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touchscreen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
      (360deg hinge allows 4 modes: Notebook,Tablet,Stand,Tent)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical drive
    • 1 multi-format SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 2 USB 2.0
    • no RJ-45 wired Ethernet port ? (not good; use USB adapter)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n WiFi
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.2 lb

2016 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2016 HP netbooks:

  • HP Pavilion X360 2-in-1 laptop 13-s120nr

    • $379.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016may15 (reg. $549.99)
    • Intel Core i3-6100U processor
      (PassMark number: 1,337)
    • 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM memory
    • 13.3" HD touchscreen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel HD 520 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no DVD reader/writer
    • 1 multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.0 ; 1 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Ethernet port (10/100 BASE-T)
    • wireless 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.7 kg = 3.77 lbs

2016 Dell netbooks:

  • Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 i3168-3271blu

      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016dec11 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016nov13 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016oct23 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016sep04 (reg. $399.99)
      • $299.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016aug14 (reg. $399.99)
      • $319.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016jul31 (reg. $399.99)
    • Intel Pentium N3710 processor
      (PassMark number: 689)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touchscreen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
      (360deg hinge allows 4 modes: Notebook,Tablet,Stand,Tent)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical drive
    • 1 multi-format SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 2 USB 2.0
    • no RJ-45 wired Ethernet port ? (not good; use USB adapter)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n WiFi
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.2 lb

  • Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 i3000-10099slv

      • $319.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016jul24 (reg. $449.99)
      • $319.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2016jul10 (reg. $449.99)
    • Intel Pentium N3700 processor
      (PassMark number: 645)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz (1x4 GB) SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touchscreen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 2-in-1 media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 3.0 ; 1 USB 2.0
    • no RJ-45 wired Ethernet port ? (not good; use USB adapter?)
    • wireless 802.11ac (dual band, AC3160)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    • weight: 1.4 kg = 3.1 lb

2016 Lenovo netbooks:

  • Lenovo Flex 3 11 2-in-1 80LY0008US
    (NOTE: Lenovo was known for bloatware/malware in UEFI boot directory.)

    • $279.99 at BestBuy - 2016jun05 (reg. $329.99)
    • Intel Celeron N2840 processor
      (PassMark number: 673)
    • 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touchscreen ( 1366x768 )
      (360 degree hinge allows 4 modes: Laptop,Tablet,Tent,Stand)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format 4-in-1 media card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 2 USB 2.0 (3 total)
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Gigabit ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n/ac (Intel Dual Band AC3160)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1
    • weight: 1.38 kg = 3.05 lb

2015 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2015 Acer netbooks:

  • Acer ES1-111M-C7DE
    (NOTE: In the final months of 2015, this netbook was constantly on hand in my local Target store --- for less than $200.
    NOTE: Only 2GB of memory.)

      • $169.99 at Target - 2015aug09
      • $179.99 at Target - 2015may03
      • $199.99 at Target - 2015mar01
    • Intel dual-core Celeron N2840 processor, 2 core
      (PassMark number: 673)
    • 2 GB DDR3L (L = low voltage) SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD wide screen (1366 x 768 , 16:9)
    • Intel ?model-what? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 250 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 1 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Gigabit ethernet port (good!)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Atheros WB335)
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.29 kg = 2.84 lb

2015 HP netbooks:

  • HP 14 inch '14-af010n4'

      • $229.99 at hhgregg - 2015nov11
      • $249.99 at hhgregg - 2015oct11
    • AMD Dual Core E1-6015 APU processor
      (PassMark number: 452)
    • 2 GB DDR3L SDRAM memory
    • 14" HD screen ( 'HD' = 1366 x 768 )
    • AMD Radeon R2 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI ; 1 VGA
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 BASE-T)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n WiFi
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.9 kg = 4.19 lb

  • This space would have been filled with more HP 'netbooks', if I found a local store offered an HP netbook for less than $300.

    Example model:

2015 Dell netbooks:

  • Dell 14 inch I3451-1001BLK (14" screen ; bad reviews)

    • $199.99 at Office Depot - 2015jun01
    • Intel Celeron N2840 processor
      (PassMark number: 673)
    • 2 GB DDR3L-1600MHz (1x2 GB) memory
    • 14" screen (1366 x 768)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI 1.4a (video-audio)
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 3-in-1 media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • no wired Ethernet port (?) (bummer)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 2.0 kg = 4.43 lb

2015 ASUS netbooks:

2015 Lenovo netbooks:

  • Lenovo Flex 3 11 80LY0008US
    (NOTE: Lenovo was known for bloatware/malware in UEFI boot directory.)

    • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2015dec13 (reg. 349.99)
    • Intel Celeron N2840 or N3050 processor
      (PassMark number: 673 or 562)
    • 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touch screen ( 1366x768 )
      (360 degree hinge allows 4 modes: Laptop,Tablet,Tent,Stand)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format 4-in-1 media card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 ; 2 USB 2.0 (3 total)
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Gigabit ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n/ac (Intel Dual Band AC3160)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1
    • weight: 1.38 kg = 3.05 lb

  • Lenovo Flex 3 11 80LX0026US N2845/5
    (NOTE: Lenovo was known for bloatware/malware in UEFI boot directory.)

      • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2015sep27
      • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2015sep06
      • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2015aug30
      • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2015aug23
    • Intel Celeron N2840 processor
      (PassMark number: 673)
    • 4 GB DDR3L (L = low voltage) memory
    • 11.6" touch screen (1366 x 768)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • no wired Ethernet port (bummer; use USB adapter?)
    • wireless 802.11n/ac
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 10 Home (or Windows 8.1 with free upgrade)
    • weight: 1.38 kg = 3.05 lbs

2014 NETBOOKS:
('mini-laptops')

2014 Acer netbooks:

  • Acer ES1-111M-C7DE

    • $169.99 at Target - 2014dec14
    • Intel Celeron N2840 processor, 2 core
      (PassMark number: 673)
    • 2 GB DDR3L (L = low voltage) SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" screen (1366x768 ; 16:9)
    • Intel ?model-what? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 250 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Gigabit ethernet port (good!)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Atheros WB335)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit (with free upgrade to 10?)
    • weight: 1.29 kg = 2.84 lb

  • Acer E3-111-C0WA

    • $199.99 at BestBuy - 2014aug24-30
    • Intel Celeron N2830
      (PassMark number: 637)
    • 2 GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" screen (1366x768 ; 16:9)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics (UMA shared video memory)
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.29 kg = 2.84 lb

  • Acer Aspire V5-122P-0869

    • $279.99 at BestBuy 2014mar23-29
    • AMD A4-1250 Dual-Core processor
      (PassMark number: 336)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory (1x2 GB)
    • 11.6" touch screen (1280x720)
    • AMD Radeon HD 8210 graphics (UMA shared video memory)
    • video ports: NOTE: NO VGA or HDMI video port
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0 (only 2 USB ports)
    • NOTE: NO wired ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Acer InviLink Nplify NIC)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8 SST 64-bit
    • weight: 1.39 kg = 3.04 lb

  • Acer Aspire V5-122P-0857

    • $299.99 at Office Max 2014mar16-22
    • AMD A4-1250 dual-dore processor
      (PassMark number: 336)
    • 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touch screen (1366 x 768)
    • AMD Radeon HD 8210 graphics (UMA shared video memory)
    • video ports: NOTE: no VGA or HDMI video ports
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0 (only 2 USB ports)
    • NOTE: NO wired ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Acer InviLink Nplify NIC)
    • Bluetooth (yes)
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.39 kg = 3.04 lb

2014 HP netbooks:

  • HP 10-E010NR

      • $249.99 at OfficeDepot/Max - 2014aug24-30
      • $269.99 at Office Max - 2014may04-10
      • $269.99 at Office Max and Office Depot - 2014apr27-may03
      • $279.99 at Office Depot and Office Max - 2014apr13-19
      • $299.99 at hhgregg - 2014apr13-19, 2014jun08-14
      • $299.99 at hhgregg - 2014mar09-15, 2014mar16-22, 2014mar30-apr5
      • $269.99 at Office Max - 2014mar09-15
      • $299.99 at h.h.gregg - 2014mar02-08
      • $269.99 at OfficeDepot - 2014mar02-08
    • AMD A4-1200
      (PassMark number: 327)
    • 2 GB DDR3L-1066MHz SDRAM memory
    • 10.1" HD screen ( 'HD' = 1366x768)
    • AMD Radeon HD 8180 graphics (up to 896MB graphics memory)
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 BASE-T))
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • no Bluetooth ?
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.20 lb

  • HP 11-E010NR

      • $329.99 at Office Max - 2014aug10-16
      • $329.99 at Office Depot - 2014may18-24
      • $319.99 at Office Max - 2014mar09-15
    • AMD A4-1250 Dual-Core processor
      (PassMark number: 336)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600Mhz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" screen (1366x768)
    • AMD Radeon HD 8210 Graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA ; 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 1 multi-format SD card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 2 USB 3.0 ports
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 BASE-T)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.40 kg = 3.08 lb

    • NOTE: The 10.1" version of this HP netbook was on sale for about $80 less around 2014aug at Office Max (see above).

  • HP 11-E110NR

    • $329.99 at Office Max - 2014may04-10
    • AMD A4-1250 Dual-Core processor
      (PassMark number: 336)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touch screen
    • AMD Radeon HD 8210 Graphics
      (1.98GB total available graphics memory)
    • video ports: 1 VGA ; 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 2 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.50 kg = 3.31 lb

    • NOTE: The 10.1" version of this HP netbook was on sale for about $60 less at this time at the same place, Office Max (see above).

2014 Dell netbooks:

  • Dell I3135-3751SLV

    • $299.99 at BestBuy - 2014jun08-22
    • AMD Quad-Core A6-1450 APU
      (PassMark number: 457)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1066MHz memory
    • 11.6" HD touch screen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • AMD Radeon HD8250 graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 5-in-1 SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 2 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n ('n' is precursor of 802.11ac)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit (free upgrade to Windows 10 Home)
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.2 lb

2014 ASUS netbooks:

  • Asus K200MA DS01

    • $279.99 at hhgregg - 2014jun19-25
    • Intel Celeron N2815 dual-core
      (PassMark number: 558)
    • 4 GB DDR3-1600Mhz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touch screen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA ; 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 2-in-1 SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • no Bluetooth ?
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.36 kg = 3 lb

  • ASUS X200MA-RLCT07

    • $279.99 at BestBuy - 2014apr27-may03
    • Intel Celeron N2815 dual-core
      (PassMark number: 558)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" HD touch screen ( 'HD' = 1366x768 )
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA ; 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • 2-in-1 SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • no Bluetooth ?
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit
    • weight: 1.18 kg = 2.6 lb

  • Asus X200CA

    • $279.99 at BestBuy - 2014mar02-08
    • Intel Celeron 1007U dual-core
      (PassMark number: 762)
    • 4 GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" screen (1366x768)
    • Intel ?model-what? graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA ; 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 320 or 500 GB SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • no Bluetooth ?
    • Windows 8.1
    • weight: 1.18 kg = 2.6 lb

2014 Toshiba netbooks:

  • Toshiba NB15T-A1302

      • $299.99 at Office Depot - 2014may18-24
      • $289.99 at Office Max - 2014apr27-may03
      • $299.99 at Office Max - 2014mar23-29
    • Intel Celeron N2810 processor
      (PassMark number: 545)
    • 4 GB DDR3L-1600MHz SDRAM memory
    • 11.6" touch screen
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (video-audio) ; 1 VGA
    • 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format SD memory card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired Ethernet port (10/100)
    • wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Intel Dual Band AC3160)
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • Windows 8
    • weight: 1.50 kg = 3.31 lb

2014 Lenovo netbooks:

  • Lenovo Flex 10 Dual-Mode Tablet/Laptop
    (NOTE: Lenovo was known for bloatware/malware in UEFI boot directory.)

    • $299.99 at Office Depot - 2014mar09-15
    • Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors,
      including Pentium N3510 or Celeron N2806
      (PassMark number: 534 or 538)
    • 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (or 4 GB)
    • 10.1" touch screen (1366 x 768)
    • Intel ?model-what? graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI (video-audio)
    • 320 GB (or 500 GB) 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • no RJ-45 wired ethernet port ?
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • no Bluetooth ?
    • Windows 8.1
    • weight: 1.22 kg = 2.7 lb

2012 NETBOOKS:

2012 Acer netbooks:

  • Acer 'AO756-2623'

    • $279.99 at BestBuy - 2012aug05
    • Intel Celeron 877 dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: 633)
    • 2 GB DDR3 memory
    • 11.6" screen size (1366x768)
    • Intel GMA HD graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI ; 1 VGA
    • 320 GB SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format SD card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (100 mbps)
    • no Bluetooth
    • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    • weight: 1.38 kg = 3.04 lb

  • Acer 11.6" notebook 'AO722-0473'

    • $279.99 at Target - 2012may13 (reg. $329.99)
    • AMD C-60 dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: ~350?)
    • 2 GB DDR3 memory
    • 11.6" HD LED display (1366x768)
    • AMD Radeon HD 6290 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (100 mps 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Home Premium
    • weight: 1.45 kg = 3.21 lb

2012 ASUS netbooks:

  • ASUS '1025C-BBK301'

      • $199.99 at BestBuy - 2012aug19
      • $229.99 at BestBuy - 2012aug05
    • Intel Atom N2600 dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: 292)
    • 1 GB DDR3 memory (woefully small)
    • 10" screen size (1366x768?)
    • Intel UMA graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 mbps)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.05 kg = 2.3 lb

  • ASUS X45A 14" laptop

    • $329.99 at Sears - 2012dec16 (was $399.99)
    • Intel Celeron B830 dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: 843)
    • 4 GB DDR3-1333MHz memory
    • 14" screen (1366x768)
    • Intel HD ?model-num? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • CD/DVD reader/writer
    • SD media card reader
    • USB ports: 2? USB 2.0 ; 2? USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (to 1000 mbps)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7
    • weight: 2.20 kg = 4.85 lb (rather heavy)

  • ASUS 14" screen size Intel Pentium 4GB DDR3 memory 320GB hard drive
    (no model number provided in the ad ; 'X401A-RGN4'? or 'X401A-RBL4'?)

      • $329.99 at BestBuy - 2012sep02
      • $329.99 at BestBuy - 2012aug19
    • Intel Pentium B980 dual-core processor
      (PassMark number: 1,053)
    • 4 GB DDR3 memory
    • 14" screen (1366x768)
    • Intel UMA graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 320 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • media card reader
    • USB ports: 1 USB 2.0 ; 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100/100 Gigabit)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Home Premium
    • weight: 1.86 kg = 4.1 lb (rather heavy)

2012 Samsung netbooks:

  • Samsung laptop 'NP-RV515-A03US'
    (The ad said 14" screen, but specs say 15.6".)

    • $328.00 at Walmart - 2012sep02
    • AMD E-450 dual-core accelerated processor
      (PassMark number: 500)
    • 4 GB DDR3 memory
    • 15.6" diagonal display area (1366x768)
    • AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics, integrated
    • video ports: Num? VGA ; Num? HDMI
    • 320 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • CD/DVD reader/writer
    • multi-format SD card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (to 1000 mbps)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7
    • weight: 2.40 kg = 5.29 lb (rather heavy)

2011 NETBOOKS:

2011 Acer netbooks:

  • Acer Aspire One 10.1" netbook 'AOD255-2509'

    • $199.99 at Target - 2011feb06
    • Intel Atom N450 single-core processor
      (PassMark number: 270)
    • 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (100 mbps 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Realtek RTL8102E card)
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.10 kg = 2.43 lb

  • Acer 10.1" netbook 'AOD255E-13670'

      • $198.26 at hhgregg - 2011jun16
      • $229.99 at hhgregg - 2011jun12
      • $228.47 at hhgregg - 2011may29
    • Intel N455 Atom processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR3 memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port ?
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.10 kg = 2.43 lb

  • Acer 10.1" netbook 'AOD255E-13639'

    • $279.99 at hhgregg - 2011feb06
    • Intel N455 Atom processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR3 memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 HDMI
    • 250 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port ?
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7
    • weight: 1.10 kg = 2.43 lb

  • Acer 10.1" netbook 'AOD255E-13647'

    • $228.47 at hhgregg - 2011may29
    • Intel N455 Atom processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel 3150 GMA graphics
      (GMA = Graphics Media Accelerator)
    • video ports: 1 VGA??
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (100 mbps 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.10 kg = 2.43 lb

2011 Gateway netbooks:

  • Gateway 10.1" netbook 'LT2712U'

    • $199.99 at BestBuy - 2011May08
    • Intel Atom N455 processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR3-667MHz SDRAM memory
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
      (GMA = Graphics Media Accelerator)
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: ~1.10 kg = ~2.43 lb

2010 NETBOOKS:

2010 Acer netbooks:

  • Acer 10.1" netbook 'AO532h' 160GB
    (Full model name was not in ad, but was probably 'AO532h-2223' or 'AO532h-2254' or 'AO532h-2309' or 'AO532h-2588' or 'AO532h-2730' or 'AO532h-2806' or 'AO532h-2997'.)

      • $269.99 at Office Depot - 2010sep05
      • $269.99 at Target - 2010jul18
      • $299.99 at Office Depot - 2010apr18
    • Intel Atom N450 processor
      (PassMark number: 270)
    • 1 GB DDR2-667MHz memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 mbps)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n (Acer InviLink)
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.25 kg = 2.76 lb

  • Acer 10.1" netbook 'AOD255' 160GB
    (Full model name was not in ad, but was probably 'AOD255-2795' or 'AOD255-2136'.)

    • $179.99 at Radio Shack - 2010nov25
    • Intel Atom N450 single-core processor
      (PassMark number: 270)
    • 1 GB DDR2-667MHz memory
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA??
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (100 mbps 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.10 kg = 2.43 lb

2010 ASUS netbooks:

  • ASUS 10.1" netbook '1001PX-MU27'

    • $199.99 at hhgregg - 2010nov25
    • Intel Atom 450 processor
      (PassMark number: 270)
    • 1 GB DDR2 memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 2 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 mbps)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.27 kg = 2.80 lb

  • ASUS 10.1" netbook '1005HA-MU17'

    • $279.99 at hhgregg - 2010apr04
    • Intel Atom N270 processor
      (PassMark number: 164)
    • 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel ?model-what? graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 250 GB SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (100 mbps 'Fast Ethernet')
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.27 kg = 2.80 lb

  • ASUS 10.1" netbook '1005HAB-RBLK003X'

    • $249.99 at BestBuy - 2010mar07
    • Intel Atom N270 processor
      (PassMark number: 164)
    • 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics, integrated
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port ?
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows XP Home
    • weight: 1.00 kg = 2.21 lb

2010 Compaq netbooks:

  • Compaq 10.1" netbook 'CQ10-405DX'

    • $149.99 at BestBuy - 2010nov25
    • Intel Atom N455 processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR2 memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.21 kg = 2.67 lb

  • Compaq 10.1" netbook 'CQ10-525DX'

    • $199.99 at BestBuy - 2010nov25
    • Intel Atom N455 processor
      (PassMark number: 258)
    • 1 GB DDR2 memory (woefully small)
    • 10.1" screen (1024x600)
    • Intel GMA 3150 graphics
    • video ports: 1 VGA
    • 250 GB 5400 rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
    • no optical DVD drive
    • multi-format media card reader
    • USB ports: 3 USB 2.0
    • 1 RJ-45 wired ethernet port (10/100 Base-T)
    • wireless 802.11b/g/n
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • weight: 1.17 kg = 2.57 lb

For more bargains and info:

Here are some links to WEB SEARCHES for more bargains and for more info related to 'netbook' computers.

Below are some specific pages (found by searches like those above) that may provide information on 'mini-laptop' computers.

These pages might go dead within a year or two of when they were found to be working.

For lists of MODEL NUMBERS of Acer/Asus/HP/Dell 'laptop' computers, especially 'mini-laptop' computers, try the following Wikipedia pages.

NOTE:
Most of these lists of model numbers do not indicate the year of manufacture, but you can go to the 'References' section at the bottom of these Wikipedia pages and find dates along with some model numbers.

For more info on 'netbook' (small laptop) computers, try the following pages --- and follow links from those pages.

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NETBOOK Computer Bargains - by Year.

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Page history:

This data collection was started around 2015.

(Around 2019 Feb, this 'netbook' information was extracted from one huge 'computer bargains page' that included info on 'netbooks', 'laptops', 'desktops', 'monitors', 'removable USB disk drives', and 'USB sticks' --- into a 'netbook' page for each year.)

This page was created 2021 May 19.
(Consolidated the various netbook-bargains-years pages into this one 'netbook-bargains' page, which is a link on a 'computer bargains MENU page'.)

Page was changed 2021 May 20.
(Added 3 'netbooks' - in the year 2020 and 2019 sections.)

Page was changed 2021 May 21.
(Added 3 'netbooks' - in the year 2019 and 2018 sections.)

Page was changed 2021 May 22.
(Added 14 different make-model 'netbooks' - in the year 2012 to 2017 sections.)

Page was changed 2021 May 24.
(Added the 'WebSearches' section.)

Page was changed 2021 Sep 11.
(Added 3 make-model-price-date items - in the year 2021 section. Added some text to the bottom of the 'Intro' section. Added some Wikipedia links, for lists of model names of Acer/Asus/HP/Dell laptops. Filled in most missing info --- for example, CPU-processor models AND PassMark ratings AND number of USB-ports --- for make-models in the 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 sections.)

Page was changed 2021 Sep 13.
(Filled in missing info --- such as CPU-processor models AND PassMark ratings AND number of USB-ports --- in the 2012, 2011, and 2010 sections.)

Page was changed 2021 Sep 18.
(Added some text to the 'Intro' section. Added some links to the 'WebSearches' section.)

Page was changed 2021 Dec 10.
(Added 2 Walmart computers in the 2021 section --- two HP.)

Page was changed 2022 Dec 09.
(Added the 2022 'netbooks' section,
with 1 Target 'mini-laptop' computer in the 2022 section.)