Get a DealExtreme Netbook on the cheap

John Chan | Jul 08, 2009

Not too shabby looking, eh?
(Credit: DealExtreme)

Browsing online retailer DealExtreme, we came across this offer, a 10.2-inch Netbook for US$368 complete with free shipping. This comes in either white or black and seems to have all the features you can get from brands such as Acer and Asus. Here's a summary of its key specifications:

10.2-inch, 1,024 x 600-pixel LCD
Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz)
1GB RAM
160GB hard drive
Built-in Webcam
1.25kg
One-year warranty

Warranty is a little troublesome as you have to ship it back to Hong Kong at your own cost. Furthermore, it does not come with an operating system, so you'll need your own copy of Linux or Windows.

It may not seem like a good deal for those in the US, given the competitive prices there. But a 10-inch Netbook in Asia costs about US$450, so we are looking at savings of almost US$100. It's a possible choice for those who need a portable computer but are on a really tight budget. Just pray you never have to send it back for repairs.

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kcslchin

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kcslchin says...
White, 3-cell battery and 2 USB ports.

Ya, agree with you on the repair bit, unless you're based in HK or fly there often for business.

Jul 08, 2009 22:54