The problem of choosing budget gadgets is becomingmore relevant due to inflation, a weak ruble exchange rate and another wave of news about the rise in price of Apple products. Today it is realistic to purchase a reliable laptop for $ 250-300. The cheapest netbooks and at a lower cost are able to provide the user with the minimum necessary set of functions and act as a mobile solution.
Небтуки изначально не могут похвастаться высокой performance and are intended primarily for web surfing, editing documents in standard office programs, watching movies and performing other simple actions. The correct launch of professional software for image and video processing or demanding netbooks is no longer available.
On the other hand, even the cheapest ChineseA netbook can literally keep the whole day out of your hands: the small size, the minimum amount of memory, and the weak characteristics (compared to full-sized counterparts) make it possible to extend the battery life up to 8 hours. So, the subnotebook can not fully replace the standard laptop or desktop computer, but it is quite optimal as an additional mobile device.
Cheapest netbooks have similarparameters, and their cost varies depending on brand awareness, design and the availability of additional improvements compared to standard features. Thus, the “gentleman's set” of the overwhelming number of representatives of this class of equipment consists of the following parameters:
Screen diagonal.The cheapest netbooks with an 8.9 "diagonal are easy to transport, but models with 11.6" and 12.1 "have a more comfortable keyboard. The golden mean in this segment is 10-inch screens.
Weight. In the case of identical models, the weight can vary considerably due to the battery capacity. On average, netbooks weigh up to 1.2-1.5 kg.
Processor and video card. The vast majority of devices work on Intel: using AtomN270 or N280 with a frequency of 1.60 and 1.66 GHz respectively.
RAM and disk memory. As a rule, the cheapest netbooks boast 1-2 GB of RAM and 120-160 GB of disk space.
Battery. Many manufacturers offer several battery options for the same model. So, autonomous work netbook can be from 2-3 to as much as 8-10 hours.
Wireless adapters. Wi-Fi-adapter and Bluetooth are installed in all devices by default.
Connectors The number of connectors in netbooks is minimal. In the presence of, as a rule, HDMI-port, three USB outputs, a connector for a local network, headphones, a video port and a card reader.
Operating system. A cheap Chinese laptop often costs a free OS, but it is easy to upgrade yourself to the usual Windows.
Other characteristics do not have a noticeableinfluences neither convenience of work with the device, nor performance or speed. In addition, the parameters not discussed above are identical for most netbooks.
Many manufacturers are not too actively producenetbooks, focusing on more profitable standard laptops. That is why the model range does not undergo major changes for quite a long time.
Интересным решением в сегменте недорогих и Chromebook from Google has become the most mobile computers with minimal characteristics. Released back in 2011, Chromebook offers a non-standard approach to working with data: for storing files it is supposed to work not with a hard disk, but with cloud storages. At the moment, Chromebooks are produced by Acer, Samsung and Sony, but to consider them as full-fledged versions of netbooks or not is a personal choice of each user.
Below are several models of budget netbooks that deserve attention.
ASUS Eee PC X101CH — хороший дешевый нетбук, the characteristics of which provide full work. The device weighs about one kilogram, in addition, its thickness does not exceed 2.5 centimeters, which ensures maximum mobility and ease of transportation. The model works completely silently due to the passive cooling system, and the exit from sleep mode takes only two seconds. ASUS Eee PC X101CH battery life is about five hours. The netbook has an interesting design and is available in four color variations: red, white, black and brown.
Another model from Asus (which, by the way, is alreadyDiscontinued, but has good performance and is suitable for buying in used condition) - ASUS Eee PC 1015BX. The netbook has a relatively powerful graphics adapter, capable of playing high-quality video, and due to the presence of an HDMI port, it can transmit an image to a wide screen. A useful feature that is especially useful on the road, is that this model can recharge other gadgets via USB, even when turned off. The dual-core processor provides high performance (as for a netbook), and thanks to low power consumption, the ASUS Eee PC 1015BX can operate without recharging for up to eight and a half hours.
A small laptop with a preset familiarWindows 7 operating system and ten-inch screen is an elegant solution with the possibility of long battery life. The maximum possible duration of work without recharging reaches ten hours, and the Intel Atom processor provides sufficient performance. How much is a netbook (the cheapest, but original) Gigabyte Q2006? The average price is about 5 thousand rubles.
Lenovo's small laptop can be made inred, gray, white or blue, inside the device is black (for red and gray versions) or white. The lid opens at all 180 degrees, the display has a matte finish, the netbook works on Intel Atom and Intel HD, which, of course, does not allow you to expect to launch demanding games. However, for everyday work, according to users, its performance is enough. How much is a netbook (the cheapest option)? The model will cost 10-13 thousand rubles.
When choosing a budget netbook is not worthcount on a wide variety of options. The model range is represented by several “long-livers” who managed to gain a foothold in the market, while completely new solutions are rarely available.
