The Netbook Market Matures

When you were in school there came a time when you had to separate yourself from the others as you got older. The computer market is no different, and right now as the Netbook market is growing with its products and in age, many companies are trying to individuate their products; making them more unique then the competition.

How can a Netbook maker separate their product from the next?

• Improve the quality and battery life
• Increase screen size and keyboards
• Expensive systems increasing quality of operations
• Slick and smart marketing techniques

HP Mini 5101 Netbook

Many knowledgeable computer users tend to look at the operating features, but there is a certain attraction to the features you can understand, and the style of the Netbook. Just recently the HP Mini 5101 Netbook was being reviewed, and as most can remember HP has led the way providing business models and consumer models of Netbooks.

This is HP’s newest business model and they are making it clear this is designed for businesses and the high demand users of today. It has many of the same features as any other Netbooks, Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, Intel Atom N280 processor, and is priced under $500. But what did HP do to help set this product apart from others?

• HP’s 3D drive guard – protects the hard-drive during a fall or shock
• Radio on/off switch and a SD card reader
• HD display option with 3 USB slots

What this company did is put the attention on durability, which was very smart. The size is 10.30 x 7.09 x 0.91 inches and weighs 2.64 pounds. It has a strong and durable metal chassis and aluminum lid, which are all very solid. Business people on the move can appreciate this sturdy built Netbook that still provides a very usable keyboard.

Consumers can expect the Netbook market to keep changing and newer and different features to be seen all throughout the many different companies. This will keep things interesting when it comes time to purchase your new Netbook.