Netbooks have become very essential nowadays. It has become a kind of style statement too. Netbooks are laptop computers designed for wireless communication and also to access the internet. Netbooks run either Linux or Windows XP. Netbooks are going to be huge this year. Susceptible to criticisms about small, low-resolution screens and ever eager to originate another profitable niche, manufacturers are expanding their line-ups with more contentedly balanced 12inch screen models. Amongst the latest netbooks, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12, Samsung NC10, and LG X110 3G stand out from the crowd.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 weighs just about a kilo and is 27mm thick. It has a 12 inch screen. It is very portable and is almost similar to Apple MacBook Air. It has decent colours, solid contrast etc. Samsung NC10 weighs 2.8 pounds with six cell battery. It has a 10 inch screen and gives a very good resolution. The hard disk does not exceed 80GB. It has got a very stylish look, but its price tag is high in comparison with the original price tag of laptops. The LG X110 3G, which is very similar to the MSI Wind U110, has been a big strike for both buyers and sellers. The most notable thing about it is the in-built 3G modem.

HP proudly announces its latest laptop for those professionals who want to improve their efficiency and productivity. This brand new device is known as the HP Pavilion DV6516TX.

Let’s check out some of its basic characteristics. The HP Pavilion DV6516TX incorporates an Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor with an excellent speed of 1.5 GHz. Apart from the processor, the motherboard also plays a critical role in the computer’s operation and therefore it also needs to be of top-notch quality. Fortunately, HP have included the advanced Intel 965 PM Express Chipset motherboard in this model. Powered with latest technologies, the HP Pavilion DV6516TX also comes with the latest version of Windows Vista preinstalled.

Now let’s move on to the memory, and here the computer doesn’t fail to impress either, with a sizable 160 GB Serial ATA hard disk. With this much of hard disk you will not have to worry about storage space, at least for awhile. For tremendous speed this latest sensation includes 2 GB DDR2 RAM with a magnificent speed of 667 MHz. The display of the device is 15.4 inches, and slightly bigger than many standard laptop models, such the high performance Samsung X22 and its 14 inch display. On the other hand, one can also control the brightness, colour and contrast of the screen with the help of the navigation control system. With this laptop you surely deserve marvelous sound quality, that’s why Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers are on board. The laptop’s additional components include Three USB 2.0,stereo Headphone Line Out, One Microphone In, One IEEE 1394(4 pins), One S-Video TV-Out, One RJ-11, One RJ-45, One DC Power In, One VGA Out, Express Card/ 54 Slot, &HP QuickPlay.

The latest edition to the MiLeap series by HCL is the MiLeap V notebook PC, currently going for around £400. It uses the latest Microsoft operating system, Vista Home Premium. The laptop has also been preloaded with Microsoft Works and anti-virus from Kasperksy. The WiFi network installed on the PC is detected through the WPA and quite strong for an ultra mobile PC.

The hardware specifications for the latest product marketed by HCL are given below:

800 MHz Intel A110 processor which is ultra mobile along with an L2 cache with a space of 512 KB.
. 1024 MB DDR2 SDRAM
. A 2.5 inch SATA hard disk with a storage space of 80 GB and a transfer rate of 5200 rpm.
. 7-inch touch screen (WVGA LED) which supports a resolution of 1024X600 which is further empowered by 16.7 million colours.
. A couple of 2.0 USB slots.
. Wireless LAN connection with Bluetooth facility.
. VGA port.
. A battery pack of 3 cell lithium-ion which has a backup capability of up to 2.2 hours when on WiFi.
. A 4-in-1 memory card reader.
. A CF card slot.
. An RJ 45 100/10 Mbps Ethernet LAN port.
. A 1.3 MegaPixel camera.
. Built in Microphones.
. A plastic stylus stored in the silio which is located at the right hand corner of the screen.
. A touchpad with 2 buttons.
. A couple of build in stereo speakers.
. A weight of less than a kilogram.

The notebook PC has such a small size that one gets amazed when seeing it for the first time. The exterior body made of sparkling plastic only adds to the favourable first impression. The 7 inch LED screen with touch support is sharp and bright and has a resolution of 1024X600. The internal speakers in the notebook PC ensure the flow of some smooth sound. The 80 GB space in the HDD offers plenty of storage area. Overall the MiLeap represents a nice effort by HCL to compete with popular UMPCs, such as the HTC X9500 or the Samsung Q1B Ultra. However, only time will tell us if the company’s efforts have been successful.

Dell is a US based company that develops, manufactures and sells personal computers, laptops, data storage devices, software, televisions, and other technology related products. Dell always focuses on providing the latest and the most high-end technology. Dell recently launched its latest model in its notebook PC range. The latest product in this range is known as the XPS M2010 model laptop. The XPS M2010 is equipped with the latest and most modern technological features.

Below are some of the laptop’s exclusive features:

• It comes with a 20.1 inch widescreen, which is ideal for giving presentations, watching movies, videos and TV.
• It is powered with the Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2GHz, 667MHz FSB, 4MB Cache) and 2GB of RAM.
• It is integrated with 1.3-megapixel webcam.
• It has inbuilt hard disk of space of 120GB.
• Graphic card: ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1800.
• It is equipped with fixed 8X max slot load DVD+/-RW Combination Drive6 with DVD+R double layer write capability.
• Antivirus: It is bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium as its operating system.
• It measures 470×75x405mm (W x H x D) and weighs 8.3 kg.

Clearly, the laptop can compete with most other models on the market, not to mention it has a very attractive and a sleek design.