Pink Mini Laptops Comparison

Pink laptops are cute. A mini pink laptop is even more adorable that most women simply can't resist. But other than its appearance, there are more to consider, such as the system performance, battery life, storage space, price, etc. These are all important factors to take into consideration when selecting a laptop. So to help you out, I have put together the top 5 pink mini laptops, and compare each of them in several important factors. Enjoy!

	Asus Eee PC 1005HA	Toshiba NB205	Samsung NC10	Sony VAIO W	Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Screen Size	10.1-inch	10.1-inch	10.2-inch	10.1-inch	10.1-inch
Screen Resolution	1024 x 600	1024 x 600	1024 x 600	1366 x 768	1024 x 600
Processor	1.66GHz Intel Atom N280	1.66GHz Intel Atom N280	1.6GHz Intel Atom N270	1.66GHz Intel Atom N280	1.66GHz Intel Atom N280
Memory	1GB	1GB	1GB	1GB	1GB
Storage	160GB hard drive (5400 RPM) + 10GB Free Eee Storage	160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor	160GB hard drive (5400 RPM)	160GB hard drive (5400 RPM)	160GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
Battery Life	10.5 hours	9 hours	7 hours	2.5 hours	6 hours
Dimension (WxDxH)	10.3 x 7 x 1.4 inches	10.4 x 7.6 x 1.27 inches	10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches	10.5 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches	10.3 x 7 x 1 inches
Weight	2.9 pounds	2.93 pounds	2.8 pounds	2.6 pounds	2.4 pounds
Price	USD 369.99	USD 399.96	USD 377.98	USD499.99	USD 417.00

Comparison:

Processor
All of the top 5 pink mini laptops have almost the same specs. The Samsung NC10 does come with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is slightly less powerful compare to the rest, but if you are using it just for web surfing, online chatting, or other things like that, there will not be any difference in performance.

Winner(s): Draw


Screen Resolution
1024 x 600 is the most common screen resolution among 10-inch mini laptops. The Sony VAIO W is one of the few mini laptops that comes with a higer resolution of 1366 x 768.Winner(s): Sony VAIO W


Storage
In terms of storage space, while all of pink mini laptops above come with a standard 160GB hard drive, you get something extra from both Asus Eee PC 1005HA and Toshiba NB205. The Eee PC 1005HA gives you an extra 10GB of free online storage, while the Toshiba NB205 gives extra protection to your data with its impact sensor which safeguards data from everyday bump and grind.

Winner(s): ASUS Eee PC 1005HA, Toshiba NB205


Battery Life
On battery life, although the Asus Eee PC 1005HA is promoted to have 10.5 hours of battery life, it can last only for around 9 hours according to review. This is equal to the battery life of the Toshiba NB205. The battery life for Sony VAIO W is significantly less than the others as it's currently available in 3-cell battery only.

Winner(s): ASUS Eee PC 1005HA, Toshiba NB205


Dimension & Weight
In terms of dimension and weight, the Asus Eee PC 1008HA obviously stands out from the crowd. It's only 1-inch thick and weight 2.4 pounds.

Winner(s): Asus Eee PC 1008HA


Price
The price listed above are based on the price on Amazon.com. While the specification for each mini laptops are almost the same, the Asus Eee PC 1005HA clearly beats the other with the lowest price of USD 369.99.

Winner(s): ASUS Eee PC 1005HA

Overall, the Asus Eee PC 1005HA is the most well rounded mini laptop among the top-five. But if size and weight are important for you, you might choose to go for the Eee PC 1008HA; or if you frequently watch high definition video on your mini-laptop, the Sony VAIO W might be more suitable for you. It's important to think about what you really need before making a decision!