Netbooks have emerged as a go-to tech resource for travelers to stay connected and remain productive from any location. It isn’t just travelers and gadget fiends, however, who benefit from the ease and portability of a netbook. Amid the economic downturn, netbooks have become a cost-effective way for families to integrate computers within their households. And a segment of the micro-computing market has emerged that caters to the next generation, with kid-friendly netbooks that aim to be durable, easy to use and functional for tiny fingers.
Netbooks are essentially pared-down laptops. They are universally lightweight, less expensive than their full-sized counterparts and are smaller in size. To keep their overall cost and weight down, luxurious features that are standard on regular computers, like Ethernet ports and CD/DVD drives, are often not included in a netbook. Although a netbook can certainly be used as a primary computer for individuals who only require basic functionality and remote wireless Internet access, power users will benefit most from a netbook as an auxiliary computer used predominantly while traveling or on the go.
The nifty netbooks in the slideshow below fulfill a wide range of needs. There are concept touchscreen netbooks that blend eye-popping design with minimalist style for a super-sleek mobile design. Although these concepts aren’t available in stores just yet, they’re a great way to envision the future of mobile computing. There are also tough netbooks designed especially to endure the rigors of war zones, like the Acme Comrade Series. Travelers will especially love the pocket-sized netbooks that are truly meant to be taken anywhere. You’ll also read about netbooks created for children, city commuters, book lovers, and eco-minded individuals.
Check out all of these nifty netbook designs and more below. Note: In the interest of full disclosure, this cluster is a part of a sponsored series done in conjunction with Samsung.
35 Wee PCs
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Pocket-Sized Netbooks
Sneak Peek at ‘Pocket Yoga' Inspires Some Serious Lenovo Lust
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$399 Laptops
HP G60 458dx Recession Special at Best Buy
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Wood Laptops
DIY Computer and Mouse Made With Scraps and Creativity
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High Tech Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam's HP LapTop Makeover
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Super Skinny Laptop Sneakpeaks
Leaked Dell Adamo Pictures and Video (CES 2009)
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Aromatic Laptops
Asus F6 Scented Notebooks
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9" Laptops
Dell Mini Inspiron
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Compenion Laptop Concept
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Nameless Netbooks
LG X120 Looking for an Identity in ‘Whatchamacallit” Contest
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Touchscreen Tablet Netbooks
Always Innovating 'Touch Book' Features Detachable Monitor
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$98 Linux Laptops
The 7" HiVision miniNote
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Book Shaped Notebooks
2nd Generation OLPC XO Laptop
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Wee PCs
The Viliv s5 Looks Cute, But Does Function Match Form?
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Nifty Nano-Netbooks
Bite-Sized Asus Eee Seashell Returns To Original Netbook Flavour
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Mini Touchscreen Netbooks
Signs Point to a Mix of Macbook and iPod Touch for New Apple Computer
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Neat Freak Netbooks
Samsung N310 is Sleek & Sanitary With Its Antibacterial Keyboard
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Apple Netbooks
If It's Real, The iPod Touch HD Will Have a Much Bigger Screen
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$10 Laptop
When the $100 Laptop is Too Expensive
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Cute Computer Competitors
New Lenova IdeaPad S12 Netbook Small in Size But Big at Heart
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Geekified Laptops
Dell Alienware M17x Will Fulfill the Nerdy Needs of Gamers
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Commuter Computer Cycles
Get Around Tech-Style With the DIY Mounted Netbook Bicycle
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Noisy Nimble Netbooks
Samsung N120 Offers Sweet Speaker System With SRS Sound Add-Ons
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Laptops Get Smaller
Napkin PC
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Denim Netbooks
Levis Helps Launch the Limited Edition LG X120 Notebook
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Phone Company Computers
The Nokia Booklet 3G Brings in a New Era of Netbooks
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Green Computer Spyshots
Intel Netbook Eco PC
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Cheap Laptops for Education
One Laptop Per Birmingham Child
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$10 Laptops?
India Typo Leads to False Rumors
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$100 Laptops Now Online
Amazon.com Sells Hand-Crank Laptop
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Kid-Friendly Netbooks
Dell Releases Latitude 2100 for the K-12 Crowd
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Slimy Laptops
The Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition Netbook PC Has Been Slimed
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Tiny Computer Triplets
HP Launches Three New Mini Netbooks
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Dual-Screen Netbooks
The Sharp Mebius PC-NJ70A Has an LCD Screen In Its Trackpad
Related Ideas
Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Compact Keyboard-Style Computers
The Conceptual Mac Nano Boasts a Large Touch Bar
Durable Portable Tablets
LG Launched a New Briefcase Version of its StanbyME Tablet
eSports Streamer Mini PCs
The ASUS ROG NUC Supports Gaming and Professional Tasks Alike
Durably Fanless Mini PCs
This Mini PC's Lack Of Moving Parts Contributes to Its Ruggedness
Modular Mini Computer Models
The Khadas Mind Mini PC Works as a Desktop, Laptop and More
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Compact High-Performance PCs
The Minisforum Venus UN1265 Mini PC is Pro-Grade Yet Minuscule
Sleek Marble Mini PCs
Minisforum's NPB7 Mini PC is a Modern Intel Workstation Machine
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Three-in-One Laptop Designs
The 'SEAL' Laptop Concept by Johnny Jia-Sheng Chen is Ergonomic
Blazing-Fast Business Professional Laptops
The Latest Lenovo ThinkPads Come in Five Model Choices
Ultra-Slender All-in-One Computers
The Apple iMac M3 Has Advanced Connectivity and More
Education Market Laptop Models
The HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G11 Has a Compact 11.6-Inch Size
13-Inch Reversible Laptops
The 'HP Spectre X360 13.5' is a Portable Productivity Powerhouse
Hybrid Professional Laptop Accessories
The Conceptual 'SnapFIT' by Riccardo Bosisio is Four-in-One
Debut Handheld PCs
NanoPlay Announced its Entrance to Handheld Gaming with its First PC
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers
The Outin Nano Portable Espresso Coffee Machine is Travel-Ready
High-Performance Micro PCs
The MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 Has a Down-Pressure Heatsink
Multifunctional Compact E-Readers
The 'Boox Tab Mini C' Offers High Resolution & Rapid Performance
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Professional AI Laptop Ranges
These New ThinkPad Laptops Boast the Latest Processors
Highly Portable Gaming Laptops
The Latest Lenovo Legion Slim Laptops Come in Five Options
Heavy-Duty Compact Computers
The 'NP87' Can Handle Demanding Gaming, Design & Processing Tasks
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Ultra-Portable Mini PCs
The Blackview MP80 is Silent, Powerful, and Palm-Sized
Environmentally Conscious Laptop Models
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 Shows Off a Sustainable Build
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
AI-Boosted Laptop Models
Acer's 2024 'Swift Go' are Backed by AI-Accelerated Intel Processors
High-Performance Business Laptops
The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus Enterprise is Advanced
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Vintage-Style Mini Gaming PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02 Has a Touchscreen Display
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Miniature Electric Ink Readers
The Boox Tab Mini C by Onyx has a Compact Portable Design
Durable Featherlight Laptop Models
The LG Gram SuperSlim Weighs Just Over Two-Pounds
Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs
This Compact Mini PC Delivers Reliably Fast Performance
Retractable Port Hub Laptops
This Laptop Design Concept by Junichiro Yokota Hides Essential Ports
Hybrid Professional Laptop Accessories
The Orbitkey Hybrid Work Duo Maximizes Organization
High-Power Professional Laptops
The Infinix ZERO BOOK 13 Laptops Come in Several Options
Mini PC Gift Packages
GEEKOM is Offering an Exclusive Gift Pack for its MiniAir 11 PC
Ultra-Portable Desk Designs
The PUNCUBE Portable Desk Design Works with Any Laptop
Handheld Clamshell PCs
AYANEO Teased its Upcoming 'Flip' With Two Main Variations
Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems
The AYANEO AM02 Mini PC System Has a Retro Flair
Low-Power Business-Ready Mini PCs
The Beelink EQ12 Features an Intel Processor N100 Chip
Lightweight Mobile Professional Laptops
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is Remote Work-Ready
Compact Cubic Desktop PCs
The EUAST Mini PC is Small But Runs a Full Build of Windows or Linux
Smartphone-Charging Mini PCs
The AOOSTAR Ryzen 7 6800U Mini PC is Feature-Rich
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
All-in-One Laptop Workstations
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Tucks Away When Not in Use
High-Power Handheld Gamer PCs
The GPD WIN Mini is Powered by the Ryzen 7 7840U Processor
Creative Dual-Display Laptops
The TOPTON L10 Has a Keyboard-Adjacent Touchscreen
Thin Portable Laptops
Acer Unveiled its 'Go' Lineup at CES 2024 Focusing on Portability
Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts
CLAIRE + LÉA Designs the Saint Antoine USB Concept
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
Triple-Screen Laptop Accessories
The kefeya Q2 MINI Folds Down for Carrying and Use Anywhere
Connected Commercial Marketing Systems
The Lenovo Chromebox Micro Will Arrive in 2024
Ultra-Portable Productivity Laptops
The Acer Swift Go 14 Features Intel Core Ultra Processors
Low-Cost Mini PCs
The MoreFine M9 Mini PC Starts at $200 USD and is only 0.5L in Size
Travel-Focused Enterprise Laptop
This Laptop Offers Premium Features In a Lightweight Package
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Miniature Handheld PCs
The ayn tec Loki Max is a 6800U-Equipped PC for Gaming Fans
Carbon Fiber Mini PCs
The Minisforum NUCG5 Has an Active Cooling Fan and an Intel i5 Processor
Modern Budget-Friendly Laptops
ACEMAGIC's AX15 Laptop is a Productivity Powerhouse at a Low Price
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Compact Screen-Equipped PCs
The ACEMAGIC S1 Boasts a 3-Inch Mini Display on its Front
Ultra-Compact Keyboard Models
The CHERRY KW 9200 Mini Keyboard Works Wirelessly or Wired
Unique Dual-Boot Laptops
Lenovo's Latest Hybrid Laptop Combines Windows and Android in One
Remote Work-Ready Laptops
The HP EliteBook 800 and 805 G10 Series Prioritizes Productivity
Smartphone Mounting Monitors
The NexMonitor Keeps Smartphones in View and Charging
Sleek Power-Efficient Laptops
ASUS Debuted a 16" Laptop with an Integrated GPU for Efficiency
Smartphone-Like Laptop Models
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Comes in Four Model Options
Office-Focused Mini PCs
Minisforum Announced the UN100 and UN305 Mini PCs for Light Office Work
Compact Productivity Laptop Models
The MNT Pocket Reform Has a Mobile-Friendly Seven-Inch Design
Modular Display Laptop Concepts
The Compal DualFlip Laptop Supports Professional Productivity
Lightweight Business Laptops
The Surface Laptop 6 is Designed for Light Workload Tasks
Workspace-Ready Corporate Laptops
The HP EliteBook 600 Series Includes Five Models
Compact Ergonomic PCs
One Netbook Announced the 'OnexFly' with an AMD 7520U Processor
Upgradeable Compact Gamer PCs
The ZOTAC Magnus ONE Mini Gaming PC Fits on Any Desktop
Sleek Foldable Laptops
The New LG Gram Fold Unveils a Large Screen Laptop Design
Lightweight Aluminum Laptop Stands
The Native Union Fold Laptop Stand is Highly Portable
ARM-Based Mini PCs
The Azulle Ally is a Powerful Windows PC Running on a Qualcomm Processor
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Barebones Mini PCs
ASRock Launched the 'Jupiter 600' Series of Barebones Mini Computers
Professional-Targeted Laptop Models
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 Has a 2.5K WQXGA Display
Enhanced Durable Laptops
Panasonic Released an Updated Toughbook 55 for Late 2023
Cubic Palm-Sized PCs
The Fusion5 FMP4 Mini PC Has a Quad-Core Processor
High-Power Compact PCs
These ASUS Ultra-Compact PCs Made Their Debut at CES 2024
Workplace-Focused Mini PCs
The Elitemini TH60 and TH80 are Fit for Professional Use
All-Heatsink Mini PCs
The OnLogic Helix 401 Uses a Fullbody Passive Cooling Design
Space-Saving All-in-One PCs
The Acer Aspire S Comes in Two Model Options
Touchscreen-Embedded Desktop PCs
The PlanetPC XR2 Mini Runs Ubuntu Linux and More
Fanless Pocket-Size PCs
The Mele PCG02 Pro Measures in at Smaller Than a Smartphone
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Connective Miniature Media Projectors
YABER's Pico T1 is a Projector the Size of a Power Bank
Durable Professional Productivity Laptops
The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is Highly Portable
Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops
Apple Unveils the "World's Thinnest" MacBook Air Laptop
4K Mini PCs
The GMKtec NucBox 9 Supports Three 4k-Resolution Displays at a Full 60Hz
Nano-Sized Mini PCs
ZOTAC Launched the 'C-Series Nano' Mini PC Collection with New E-Series Models
Dual-Ethernet Mini PCs
The Minisforum NAB6 Has a 12th-Gen Intel Processor and Upgradable Parts
Hyper-Fast Flagship Laptop Models
The TECNO MEGABOOK S1 Has a Thin, Lightweight Construction
Branded Multitasking Tablet Models
The NOOK 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet is Available at Barnes & Noble
Classroom-Ready Laptop Ranges
The Latest Acer Chromebooks are Intel-Powered and More
Portable Handle Desktop Computers
The HP Envy Move is Designed with an Attached Handle
Multitasking Hybrid Laptop Models
The ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable Has a 10.5-Inch Screen
Durable Field-Ready Tablets
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2mk2 and 33mk3 are Two-in-One
Demure High-Power Laptop Models
The New Apple MacBook Pro Features the M3 Chip
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Wireless Laptop-Style Docks
The NexDock Wireless Transforms Mobile Devices into Full Laptops
Powerful Illusory PC Cases
The Empowered Continuum Mini ITX Has an Infinity Mirror Finish
Four-Inch Mini PCs
Intel Launched its 13th-Generation NUC Mini PC in the 4x4 Form Factor
Military-Grade Laptop Systems
The NotePAC III Pro V Has a Triple-Display Setup
Compact Fanless Computers
This Biostar PC Offers Phenomenal Efficiency From a Diminutive Package
Classroom-Ready Laptop Ranges
The Latest Lenovo Laptops Support Immersive Education
Efficient Lightweight Laptops
ACEMAGICIAN's AX15 Laptop Runs on the New-Gen Celeron N95 APU
Classroom-Ready Laptop Models
The Acer Vero Chromebooks are Targeted at Students and Teachers
Accessible Refurbished Laptops
Framework’s Modular Laptops Recieve an Expanded Refurbished Program
Watercooled Mini PC Lines
Minisforum's Latest Mini PCs will Push the Boundaries of Performance
Powerful Palm-Sized Computers
The Palm-Sized Minisforum NAD9 Boasts an Intel Core i9
Ultra-Compact 4K Mini PCs
The Morefine M6 Features an Intel N200 Processor and Weighs 200g
Video Call-Focused Mini PCs
The Minisforum MC560 Features a Built-In Camera and Microphone
Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models
The Durabook U11 Supports Productivity From Anywhere
Power-Efficient Fanless Laptops
ASUS' Vivobook Go 12 Features a Compact Fanless Design
Ultra-Quiet Energy-Efficient PCs
The KODLIX GD70 Mini PC Has the 10-Core Intel Core i7
Budget-Friendly Mini PCs
AcePC's PicoBox Lite is Ultra-Compact and Power-Efficient With its N5105
Convenient Minimalist E-Bikes
PC Manufacturer Acer Unveils its First Lightweight E-Bike 'ebii'
Airflow-Focused Productivity PCs
The NucBox K1 from GMKTec Uses Extensive Cooling for its Size
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops
The New MacBook Air Models Come with the Apple M3 Chip
Mini Multitasking Gamer PCs
The Phoenix Edge Z1 Mini Gaming PC is Small But Mighty
Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs
Plugable Debuts Two New USB Hubs to Aid with Laptop Expansion
Remote Professional Laptop Ranges
The Dynabook Satellite Pro C Series Laptops are Pro-Grade
Professional Compact Notebooks
The Tecra A40 from Dynabook is a Powerhouse Laptop for Workers
Fleet Education Laptops
Dynabook Launched the 'E11 Series' Targetting School Use
Compact Workstation PCs
Minisforum Launched a Powerful Intel PC with Integrated Graphics
Connected Telecom Laptops
Sky Mobile is Offering Connected Laptops for a Monthly Fee in the UK