Get netbooks from top brands like Dell, Acer, ASUS, Gateway, HP and Samsung for under $300.

1. Samsung N130-13B 10.1-Inch Slate Blue Netbook – Up to 5.8 Hours of Battery Life – ($352.99) $279.99
The value-laden Samsung N130 netbook features an Intel Atom N270 processor, comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 and features a matte white finish. A non-glossy 10.1-Inch screen gives you plenty of room to IM, adjust your playlist, and speed through your favorite applications. The 160GB HDD gives you space, while the built-in 0.3 MP webcam makes video chats easy. And the N130 weighs just 2.7 lbs., so it’s light enough to hit the road whenever you’re ready.

2. Dell Inspiron Mini 1011 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook – Up to 8 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life – ($335.99) $296.99
The Mini 10v is everything you want in a mobile companion and more. Be productive with a keyboard 92 percentage the size of a traditional laptop keyboard. Enjoy a beautiful view with a seamless display surface1 and 16:9 aspect ratio. And stay connected with advanced wireless options.

3. Acer AOD250-1695 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook – Over 3 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) – ($329.99) $299.99
Acer AOD250-1695 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N270, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1-Inch WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (2200 mAh), 2.44 lbs.

4. Gateway LT2022u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook – Up to 3 Hours of Battery Life – $294.99
Gateway LT2022u Netbook comes with these specs: Intel Atom Processor N270, Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3, 10.1 Inch SD WSVGA High Brightness LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, 1024MB DDR2 533MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 160GB SATA Hard Drive, Integrated 0.3 Megapixel Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Headphone Technology, High-Definition Audio, 802.11b/g, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (2200 mAh), up to 3-hours of battery life, 2.62 lbs.

5. HP Mini 110-1050NR 10.1-Inch Netbook – ($575) $295
The HP Mini 110: The perfect mobile companion. ULTRA MOBILE PERFORMANCE: Based on an architecture that optimizes internet access and basic communication, Intel Atom processors power the HP Mini’s reliable, energy-efficient performance. The LED anti-glare widescreen display reduces both system weight and reflections that can distract from the visual experience. The 92% of full-size keyboard also improves weight without sacrificing comfort. Integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN enables wireless access within range of a hotspot. HP Mobile Broadband provides internet access anywhere cell phone service is available.

6. ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook – 4 Hour Battery Life – $289.99
Weighing less than 2.5lbs, the 1005HA-E is the perfect on-the-go companion. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, a .3MP webcam and Digital Array Mic, you can stay connected with friends wherever you go. The 1005HA-E’s 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. And a brilliant 10.1 inch matte LCD display makes viewing documents and multimedia content more comfortable.