From now on all/most new netbooks purchased via Your Netbook will ship with the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system so when you are reading up on your prospective purchase for Windows XP read Windows 7 (this does not include netbooks that ship with any form of Linux).

If you already have a netbook that utilises Windows XP and you would like to upgrade to Windows 7 then until now you may have faced a problem because netbooks do not come with an optical drive.

 Thankfully Microsoft have now made available a tool to enable the installation of Windows 7 onto your netbook.

You will need to download the operating system from the following link first and then download the installer afterwards. You will also need to have in your possession a USB flash drive with at least 4GB capacity for the initial installation file and a Dual Layer DVD Drive/Blu-ray drive if you wish to backup the final download.

 Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

HP Mini 210

The HP Mini 210 is a netbook that will combine great mobility, marathon battery life along with some very useful features.

With the HP Mini 210 that’s exactly what you get, with the added benefits of the brand new Windows 7 operating system to boot. Along with Netbook portability, you get notebook performance; an Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB RAM will give you seriously quick performance and stress-free web surfing wherever you go.

It might be light as a feather but the Mini 210 can hold a hefty amount of files in its 250GB hard drive. Even the most committed music and movie lovers will struggle to fill that level of storage space.  

They will though, be able to experience the striking 10.1” LED widescreen display, which along with the Intel GMA3150 graphics will deliver brilliant mobile visuals. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the train, in the car, or in a cafe, you can put a movie on and enjoy.

The key to any Netbook is its ability to keep you connected, and the Mini 210 doesn’t disappoint. You can keep in touch a click of a button with the wireless internet, chat to friends and clients on the integrated webcam, and easily connect your with your mobile via the built-in Bluetooth.

Staying in touch on the move has never been easier.  HP are one of the leading brands in computing, and the Mini 210 can ably demonstrate why.  Get your hands on portable perfection, with an HP Mini 210 Netbook.

You can purchase the HP Mini 210 in a glossy black finish here   

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Packard Bell Dot MA

The Packard Bell Dot MA is a stylish netbook that does not comprise on power or features and has an 11.6 screen LED with a backlit display that offers a resolution of 1366 x 768.

It includes a full size keyboard and weighs either 1.25 Kg with a 3 cell battery or 1.4 Kg with a 6 cell. At that low weight the Dot MA is the perfect travel companion.

It’s powered by an AMD Athlon 64 L110 processor and the graphics are supplied by an ATI Xpress 1270 chipset which dedicates 128MB to providing smooth graphics. That will ensure that Microsofts Vista Home Premium will run better than ever.

The Packard Bell Dot MA is equipped with up to 2GB of RAM Memory and a 250GB hard drive which makes it one of the most powerful netbooks in its class.

The eye catching design of this netbook with its glossy cover and silver plated logo is sure to make you proud of being it’s owner. It also comes with a chic protector and carrying case.

Other assets of the Packard Bell Dot MA includes the integrated webcam, Bluetooth 2.0, three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA D-SUB port, a 5 in 1 card reader and a Dolby enhanced headphone socket for concert hall sound.

Probably the most exciting feature is the multi gesture touchpad. It enables you to navigate, scroll, zoom, and flick through pages and photos with ease. With a simple circular motion you can scroll up and down web pages or long documents. A pinch action will activate the zoom and a flick gesture is great for flicking through pages or photos, just as you would flick through a photo album.

The Packard Bell Dot MA is available now  

It also comes with a larger hard drive  

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ASUS Eee PC Disney

Christmas is on it’s way and what a better time than now to get the Princess in your life this cute little netbook from Asus.

With the Princess Pink Disney Netbook you can introduce your kids to the net and let them learn with you in a fun, web-safe environment. The Princess Pink Netbook gives your little ones access to their own online kingdom, whilst ensuring you’re always there ruling over it. It’s been developed with both you and your children in mind, and it’s specifically targeted at those aged from 6 to 12 so your aspiring princesses will love it.

Disney have sprinkled their magic dust all over this Netbook, so your kids can dress their desktops with all their favourite characters, ranging from vintage Mickey Mouse to more modern classics like Hannah Montana.

This Netbook really is as fun as the name suggests! It’s filled with special Disney applications too, designed just for kids. Your princess can play with their photos using Disney Pix, manage their media with Disney Mix, or even tune in to Radio Disney.

Whilst you want your children have fun online, your primary concern is obviously going to be their safety. Asus have included some reassuring parental control features with this Netbook giving you strict control over everything that gets viewed. Websites are surfed through the favourites list, not the address bar, you control the email address book and approve everyone in it, and each child in the house gets their own account which can be time-locked by you. You’ll have complete control over your child’s surfing.

On top of all that, the Princess Pink has a reinforced design that can withstand all your kids can throw at it, and maybe all they can throw it at! The specially designed battery is much safer than normal too, giving your little magicians up to 5 hours of fun from one charge, while preventing them from inadvertently removing it from the Netbook.

Now for the techy bit. Inside it sports a 1024×600 8.9 inch screen and is powered by an Intel Atom N270 with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard disk, Windows XP Home, Wi-Fi, Webcam, 3 USB ports and a spill proof keyboard.

Introduce your kids to magic of the internet with confidence and reassurance, using the Princess Pink Netbook from Asus.

Available now, and any other time of the year, in Pink

Also in Royal Blue

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HP Mini 311c

There’s been a rash of new netbooks from Hewlett Packard in recent weeks and this HP Mini 311c is yet another.

Like the others it comes with exceptional battery life, the nippy Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB RAM. It’s also very lightweight but is a hefty performer and can store all of your important files in its 160GB hard drive.

The one difference is that it uses the new NVIDIA Ion LE graphics chip to drive its 10.1inch LED screen and that will give you great looking graphics and also the ability to watch high quality video on the move.

Also while you’re on the move you can make good use of the HP Mini 311c’s Bluetooth connection and its integrated webcam.

You can purchase the HP Mini 311c here

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HP Mini 119

If you’re looking for a new Netbook then you’ll want one that comes with great mobility, a very long battery life and loads of useful features. With the HP Mini 119 that’s exactly what you get, alongside the added benefits of the new Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system.

The HP Mini 119 comes with the well proven Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB RAM to give you seriously quick performance and problem free web surfing wherever you go.

The HP Mini 119 is as light as a feather but it can hold a hefty amount of files in its 160GB hard drive. That’s more than enough room for all your pictures, documents and videos.

It will all look great on the 10.1inch LED widescreen display that utilises an Intel GMA950 graphics card. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the train, in the car, or in a cafe, you can put a movie on and enjoy.

 The key to any Netbook is its ability to keep you connected, and the HP Mini 119 doesn’t disappoint. You can keep in touch a click of a button with the wireless internet, chat to friends and clients on the integrated webcam, and easily connect your with your mobile via the built-in Bluetooth.

Staying in touch on the move has never been easier

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