Asus Eee PC 1005HA
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5 (excellent)
The good: Sleek, attractive design; lower price; amazing battery.
The bad: Thicker and heavier than the previous model; still near the upper end of the netbook price range.
The price: $390
The bottom line: Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-hour-plus battery.
Toshiba Mini NB205
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (very good)
The good: Distinctive design; large touch pad; great battery life.
The bad: Bulky battery sticks out awkwardly; big screen bezel dwarfs display; wimpy audio.
The price: $400
The bottom line: Toshiba finally enters the netbook market with the Mini NB205. It's got an upscale, distinctive look and a good keyboard/touch pad combo, but also has weak audio and a big, bulky battery.
HP Mini 110
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (very good)
The good: Budget-friendly version of one of our favorite netbooks.
The bad: Thicker and heavier than previous versions; included file-syncing software didn't impress us.
The price: $330
The bottom line: While the new, less expensive HP Mini 110 doesn't stray far from the Mini 1000 mold, there are some subtle changes - not always for the best.
Fujitsu M2010
Cnet rating: 3 stars out of 5 (good)
The good: Bright, crisp screen; loud volume for a netbook.
The bad: Bulky; smaller keyboard; expensive compared with similar netbooks.
The price: $369 to $449
The bottom line: With a thick chassis and features that don't rise above the pack, the Fujitsu M2010 will have a hard time breaking through the clutter of less-expensive systems.
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