In order to provide more choices to consumers, netbook manufacturers will normally release a netbook model in multiple variation. And as consumers, it’s important for us to realize the differences between these variation so that we can pick the one that’s most suitable for us. I have written a post about Asus Eee PC 1005PE vs 1001P before, and in this post I will do the same for Toshiba Mini NB305
There are 2 variation available for the Toshiba Mini NB305 netbook: NB305-N310
| Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 | Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 | |
| Price | $349.99 | $399.99 |
| CPU | Intel Atom N450 | Intel Atom N450 |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 160GB | 250GB |
| Display | 10.1″ LED (16:9) 1024×600 | 10.1″ LED (16:9) 1024×600 |
| Battery Life | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Keyboard | Normal | Chiclet |
| OS | Windows XP Home | Windows 7 Starter |
| Colors | Fusion Finish in Black Onyx | Texture Finish in Royal Blue / Frost White / Java Brown |
As you can see, the NB305-N410
– a higher capacity hard drive
– a metal chiclet style keyboard which is more comfortable to type on
– a textured lid which prevent fingerprint, and also with more color choices (blue
– Windows 7 starter instead Windows XP Home
Both models are highly rated by customers (4 out of 5). Check out the customer reviews here
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