Get a new Acer Aspire One for under $200. The AOD255E-13429 model has a 250GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM, 1.66 GHz Atom N455 processor, and Windows 7. Great deal from Tiger Direct.

Netbook Specifications:

See more product details, warranty information, and shipping options at Tiger Direct’s Acer Aspire One OAD255E-13429 Product Page

Disclaimer: I’m an affiliate, which means I may make a few dollars if you choose to buy this product. At the same time, this deal speaks for itself and as you can see I don’t post very often and only write about only truly worthwhile deals and products.

Lite-On ETAU208-96 Slim External DVD Writer (Image from TigerDirect.com)

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A Personal Story
I normally just post about netbooks, but this is a great deal on a good minilaptop accessory.

I’ll tell you a secret: I’m a books on tape addict. I grab a bunch at the library and steadily listen through them as I drive to and from work. The problem is most of the readers read way too slowly.

Luckily, there is a solution: VLC Media Player’s pitch control. I can play books at 1.5 to 2.2 x faster without any problems and I can control it with just a simple keyboard click (“[" and "]” are the shortcuts).

The only problem is netbooks don’t have cd drives or any other kind of optical drives. To get around this I ended up buying a generic USB-powered CD drive from eBay and couldn’t wait to get my efficiency booster into action (2x the speed = 2x the books).

Sadly, after a few trips, I ended up putting it away. Loading it was just too much for the road. As much as I want to listen to more books, safety and accident avoidance are higher priorities.

Now there’s a good solution available: a nice, sleek, top-loading DVD Writer (not just a CD player) and it’s only $29.99 at TigerDirect.

Whether you want a books on tape pitch control solution or are looking for a quality optical drive for your netbook, this is good deal.

Specifications
Here are the specs, just in case:
Lite-On ETAU208-96 Slim External DVD Writer
DVD+R / DVD-R 8X
DVD+R9 / DVD-R9 6X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 24X
Power-Saving Mode
Lightscribe Technology
Color: Black

For more details and warranty and shipping options, visit TigerDirect’s ETAU208-96 Product Page.

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Some specs:
Model: 1005HA-EU2X-BK ASUS Eee PC
Screen: 10.1-inch
Processor: N270 1.60GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM
Disk Space: 160 GB HDD
Keyboard: 92% size
Battery: Up to 4 hr

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These classic 10 inch minilaptops were a great deal to start with, but the new models are even better, especially at a base price $299.99. They are available in blue, red, silver, and purple, and although the discount isn’t huge ($20), this is still a great deal for a quality netbook.

What makes the new version of the bestselling Aspire One different?
1. New processor (Intel Atom N450). It’s more efficient, letting your minilaptop battery last longer. Plus it’s a bit faster too (1.66 GHz vs 1.6 GHz in the last series).
2. LED-backlighting. You get great picture and your netbook saves a lot on power.
3. 6-cell battery that gives up to 8 hours of battery life (thanks to previous two features).
4. Beautiful redesigned touchpad! It’s textured, sturdy, multi-gesture-reading, not-side-buttoned, and seamless. A huge improvement over the last left/right version’s side-click ones.
5. Windows 7. I admit it, I’m slow to jump onto “new” operating systems, but after seeing Windows 7 in action for almost a year, I have to admit that it truly is an improvement over XP. The split screen and lock feature alone is a huge time-saver.

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Other cool features: 1.3 megapixel webcam built in, 93 percent of full size keyboard (improved buttons as well), the improved batteries give a nice tilt to the netbook (which also helps keep air flowing and your netbook functioning better), it’s still got the three USB slots, 1GB RAM, and the 160GB HDD, and the 802.11 B/G wifi (the new models add 802.11 Draft-N to the mix).

There’s a great video walkthrough of this netbook’s features, along with all the specifications and order and warranty options at TigerDirect’s AO532H-2588 Page.

Disclaimer: I’m an affiliate, meaning I make a few dollars if people purchase some of the products I write about, including the AO532H. With that in mind, if you look through this post and previous ones, you’ll see that I only post about truly good deals and quality netbooks. There are many of other netbook review sites out there and I work hard to earn your trust.
 

Toshiba’s Mini NB205-N210 netbook has a beautiful design and comfortable keyboard, and on top of that its battery life is simply fantastic: up to nine hours!

This minilaptop weighs under three pounds, is powered by an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, a 160 GB HD, and XP Home. It comes with the Intel GMA950 Graphics Media Accelerator. There’s a webcam, mic, and standard 802.11b/g wireless. The 85 key keyboard is nearly full size and has gotten a thumbs up in user reviews. The netbook is compact (10.4 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches) and weighs under three pounds. Finish is a gorgeous textured onyx black. It’s a stunner and a nice holiday deal at only $310 at Tigerdirect.

Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Netbook Details at TigerDirect.com

This netbook got rave reviews at Laptop Mag and its customer reviews at TigerDirect tell the same story.

Get the full details, shipping, and warranty options at TigerDirect.com

If you want to upgrade to the raised keys island keyboard and add bluetooth, TigerDirect has the NB205-N311 white netbook available for an additional $90 along with the NB205-N325 Windows 7 version for the same price.

Mini 10V for $299, Mini 10 for $349, and Mini 12 for $399.

They come in black, but white, red (helps fight AIDS in Africa), pink (helps Susan G. Komen for the Cure), blue, green, and purple are available. The Mini 10v comes with an Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz / 533 Mhz FSB / 512K cache), but you can upgrade to a N280 (1.66 GHz / 667 MHz FSB) for just $25. The standard hard drive is 120 GB, but can upgrade to 160 GB or a 30GB SSD. There’s a 802.11g card standard, but again upgrades are available, including for n. This Dell netbook comes with Windows XP SP3. There’s a 1 year limited warranty with a mail-in service included, but if you want at-home repair it’s only $19 more.

Official link: Great deals on Inspiron Minis starting at only $299

Deal valid through July 2nd. Visit this Dell Mini Deal Page for more details and options.

The HP Mini 2140 is a 10.1″ display netbook, powered by the 1.6GHz Intel Aton N270, with 1 GB RAM and a 160 GB HDD. It’s got standard ethernet and extended wireless 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n as well as optional Bluetooth. It runs Windows XP. It also has a built-in webcam and despite a 3-cell battery claims 4 hours of battery life. This HP Mini-Note offers power and capability in an ultra-mobile package with a 1 year limited warranty on parts and labor. With this deal you also get a slip-case and 2GB 800MHz DDR2 Memory.

Here’s the official link: $70 OFF! HP Smart Buy Mini 2140 Intel Atom N270 1.60GHz Notebook – 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 10.1″ NOW ONLY $299.99 after rebate

Features:
Size: 10.3 x 1.05 x 6.5 inch dimensions and only 2.62 lbs.
Screen: 10.1″ screen with 16:9 aspect ratio with resolution up to 1366×768 (1024×576 standard).
Connectivity: Flexible Wi-Fi WLAN and optional Bluetooth.
Durability: Sturdy and light aluminum case, HP Durakeys, magnessium alloy support structure, and 3D HP DriveGuard.

Learn more and get the details at Onsale.com.

Specifications
Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270, 512KB secondary cache
Hard Drive: 160 GB 5400 RPM SATA
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 800 SDRAM (supports 2GB)
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Display: 10.1 inche (HP Illumi-Lite LED SD (1024×576 resolution))
Video/Graphics: Mobile Intel GMA 950
Network Card: Gigabit Ethernet (Integrated Marvell Ethernet 10/100/1000 NIC), Wireless (Broadcom 4322AGN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi), Bluetooth capable
Keyboard: 92% full size keyboard
Pointing device: Touchpad w/ scroll zone and two soft-touch buttons
Camera: VGA camera inclued
Optical: None
Ports: 2 USB 2.0, microphone in, headphone out, VGA, RJ-45,
Expansion Card Slot: ExpressCard/54
AC-Power: 65W HP Smart AC/Fast Charge
Battery: Lithium Ion (4hr)
Size: 10.3 x 1.05 x 6.5 (inches)
Weight: 2.6 lbs
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

For further details, shipping, and options visit OnSale.com’s HP 2140 Product Page.

This 8.9 inch netbook has 1024 x 600 resolution, 512MB RAM, a 4GB SSD hard drive, and a Linux OS. It runs an Intel Mobile CPU, has 3 USB’s, mic/headphone jack, and a MMC/SD/SDHC memory card reader.

It weighs just under 2.2 lbs and has a footprint of 8.86″ x 6.69″ x .79″/1.33″, has a stylish black (Galaxy) color, and its 4 cell Li-ion battery lasts 2.5 hours.

This mini-laptop is not for development or gaming, but it can definitely handle the browsing, email, and communication that most users are looking for.

Click here to read reviews and specs on the EEEPC900-BK072 netbook.

This Saphire Blue 8.9″ minilaptop comes with the Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 120GB HD, and XP Home that we’ve come to expect from Acer’s Aspire One line.

It weighs under 2.5 pounds (2.3lb to be exact) and measures 1.14 x 6.7 x 9.8 inches. Has full 802.11b/g wifi connectivity, so you can get online, and it has Windows XP, so you can get things done the way you always have. It also comes with a webcam and a handy card reader to make things even easier.

Full specs, options, and warranty details available on this minilaptop deal’s page at TigerDirect.com.

As I write this, users have given this netbook has a 4.5 star review: an impressive rating and an impressive price.

Click here and scroll down to see the ratings.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1570 RF Netbook:
Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 120GB HDD, 8.9″ WSVGA, WinXP Home, Refurbished

Original Price:      $299.99
Instant Savings: - $100.02
Your Price:        $199.97

Click here for netbook purchase, upgrade, and shipping options.

This 8.9″ Atom mini-laptop comes with a webcam, nice hard drive, and XP. It measures 9.8″x6.7″x1.14″ and weighs only 2.2 pounds. Sale is good through this Sunday.

Gateway’s LT 1005U Netbook weekend sale at Buy.com.

Minilaptop Summary:
Gateway LT 1005U Netbook Black shell, Intel Atom Processor N270 1.60GHz processor, 1024MB RAM, 160GB HD, 8.9″ WSVGA Ultrabright Display, Webcam, 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery, Windows XP Home, Factory Refurbished

Deal Details:
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $499.99
SAVE 52%
Buy.com price: $239.99
Gateway LT 1005U Netbook Black

Netbook Details:
Gateway LT 1005U-R Reconditioned
Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512K L2 Cache)
OS: Windows XP Home with SP3
Memory: 1024MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM Single Channel Memory (512MB onboard, 512MB soDIMM card)
Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
Display 8.9″ WSVGA Ultrabright Display (1024 x 600)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and Mobile Intel 945GSE Chipset
Networking: Gateway 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Ports: 3 USB, VGA, Microphone, Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack, SD Card Reader
Card Reader: Multi-in-1 (Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size Multimedia Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card)
Web Camera: 0.3 Megapixel Integrated Webcam
Battery 3-Cell Lithium Ion (2200mAh)
Dimensions: 1.14″ x 9.8″ x 6.7″
Weight: 2.2 lb
Warranty: 90 Days

See additional details and options at Buy.com.