It may seem like all netbooks are created equal, but in fact they differ quite widely. Senior editor Jason Cross runs through our choices for the best netbooks for battery life, entertainment, business, design, and your wallet from Asus, Gateway, Lenovo and HP. These netbooks start at $300.
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