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Pros

  • Nice keyboard for a netbook
  • Good-looking chassis and screen

Cons

  • Full of preloaded junkware
  • Dismal performance; don't expect good multitasking

At A Glance

While handsome with an unusual metallic chassis, the Mini NB305-N600 is a subpar performer that costs more than comparable, better-performing competitors, including its own sibling, the NB505-N508GN.

Manufacturer’s Description

Many netbooks seriously cramp your style. But the NB300 mini netbook has a full-size keyboard and touchpad to comfortably type e-mails and update your Facebook page without skipping a beat. Its diagonal 10.1" screen size is larger and easier on the eyes. It also comes with a durable textured finish in four colors, so it complements your personal style too.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number PLL3DU002002
Processor
Processor type Intel Atom
Processor speed 1500.0 MHz
Cache size 1.0 KB
Processor count 2
Memory
Memory size 1024.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 667.0 MHz
Memory max 2.0 GB
Display
Display size 10.1 inches
Display type Glossy LCD with LED Backlight
Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 250.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Other storage
  • SD/MMC Card
  • SDHC Card
Drive type Hard Disk Drive
Battery
Vendor Rated Battery life 8.66 hours
Ports and Connections
SD/MMC Card 1
Ethernet Type 10/100 Mbps
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) Yes
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Wireless connection 802.11 n/b/g
Video Interfaces VGA
Slots
  • SD/MMC Card
  • SDHC Card
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 10.5 inches
Depth 7.5 inches
Height 1.5 inches
Weight with Accessories 3.5 pounds
Weight 2.9 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
Input devices
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad (multitouch)

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 32
Battery
Battery Life 6:54  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 1105  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 714  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 715  seconds (lower is better)
Power Usage
Idle power usage 9.3  Watts
Sleep power usage 0  Watt hours
Off power usage 0  Watt hours
Content Creation
Image Editing 1489  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 1435  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 742  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 565  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 1271