Top 2010 Black Friday Deals on Netbooks and Netbook Bundles Announced

When a smartphone is too small and a laptop is too much, your new BFF could be the netbook. When you go shopping online or in your favorite retail store this Black Friday, check out the netbooks. A netbook keeps you mobile. Typing up documents is easier on a netbook than even the most user-friendly smartphone, and they weigh a lot less. Use these shopping tips and details about the best Black Friday 2010 deals to pick yours this holiday season

How to Choose a Netbook

If the laptop met a netbook he might call it the "mini me." The netbook is like a laptop but smaller and with fewer bells and whistles. Consider these features when purchasing.

1. Weight
2. Size of LCD screen
3. Bundles - consider a bundle which could be a good buy on Black Friday.
4. Compare keyboard sizes and layouts in person, when possible to see if it's comfortable for you.
5. Battery size - you'll pay more for a bigger one, but it's worth it.
6. Hard drive size

Laptop vs. Netbook

If you already have a laptop, or only need a device for emailing, writing documents or surfing the Internet go ahead and enjoy your netbook. Otherwise, consider a laptop.

Small Screen - If you don't mind a small screen of 8.9-inches to 10-inches, a netbook is a good choice.
Gaming - best done on a desktop or gaming laptop
Video Editing - editing video or music, or any other creative venture, consider a laptop or desktop. A netbook won't have memory to do the job.

If you use your computer for email, browsing, social networking and messaging, consider a Netbook. Even if you are into productivity once in a while, you can use a free account at Google or Zoho to store documents, spreadsheets and much more.

Top 2010 Black Friday Deals on Netbooks and Netbook Bundles

Acer

Acer 10.1" Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor- $179.99 at Radio Shack
Acer 10.1" Netbook Bundle (USB Flash Drive and a carrying case) - $248 at Walmart $248.00
Acer Aspire 10.1 Netbook w/1GB RAM - $179.99,160GB Hard Drive, Windows XP at Target

Asus

Asus 10.1" Netbook Windows XP 160GB HD - $269.99 at Toys R Us

Compaq

Compaq 10.1" Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor - $149.99, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD ($199 for the 250GB HD) , Windows 7 Starter, available at BestBuy

Dell

Dell Mini Netbook w/ 1GB, 160GB, Windows 7 - $179.99, at AAFES
7" Netbook for $89.99 at Kmart on Thanksgiving
7" Netbook with Wi-Fi and 3 USB Ports - $79.99 at Toys R Us

HP

HP 10.1" LED Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor - $228, 1GB Memory and 250GB Hard Drive at Sam's Club

Sylvania

Sylvania 7" Netbook Computer w/WiFi at CVS

Toshiba

Toshiba Mini 10.1" Netbook w/Intel Atom N455 - $284.99, 160GB HD, Win 7 Starter at Sears