Acer’s Aspire One 532h series was one of the first to offer built-in 3G support, and still one of the best. The 532h is the most compact model in the line, at only 2.5 pounds. Its 10.1″ screen is large enough to get work done, but its compact size makes it easy to take with you anywhere for a great mobile experience.

The Nokia Booklet 3G is a fairly new entry to the market, but its compact and lightweight design, as well as its excellent battery life of up to 12 hours, makes it a solid choice for on-the-go users. Built-in 3G service as well as Wifi and Bluetooth give multiple connection options no matter where you are.

Users who want a little larger and more powerful notebook may like the Dell Latitude D620. With its widescreen display, it may be a better fit for spreadsheets and other larger document editing. Portability is ensured with the choice of a 6 or 9-cell battery for longer life, and integrated 3G wireless support keeps users connected.

Not to be confused with the Latitude, the Aspire One D620 is a very slim and compact model that weighs just a little over two pounds. It also provides users a choice of a 3-cell battery for lighter weight or a 6-cell for up to 10 hours of battery life. 3G connectivity is built right in.

While the Latitude D620 provides a roomier screen in wide format, the D410 opts for a standard 4:3 aspect screen but gains a more compact design. It is one of Dell’s lightest and most portable notebooks, and includes Wifi, Bluetooth, and 3G connectivity built right in. With the introduction of 3G support for laptops and notebooks, users don’t have to squint at a small screen or do without a full keyboard on their Smartphone. All of the laptops and notebooks in this round-up provide a great experience and nearly always-on connectivity that will keep you productive no matter where you are.

Powering the Mini 1103 is a choice of either an Intel Atom N455 or N475 processor. Buyers can choose either 1 or 2 GB of RAM as well. Somewhat surprising is the inclusion of 7200 RPM hard drives, as many budget models opt for 5400 RPM drives instead. Buyers can choose 160, 250, or 320 GB of storage space.

The Mini 1103 has an 11.1 inch LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 600. There is even an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 graphics card for better performance. In fact, while the size of the display may be a factor for some buyers, the inclusion of LED backlighting and a graphics card are an improvement from most netbook designs.

Utilizing nearly all of the available space on the surface of the laptop, the keyboard manages to be around 93% of full-size, which is also impressive for a netbook. Other bonuses include Bluetooth support and three USB 2.0 ports for extra connectivity.

Battery life should be quite good with the included 3-cell battery, and a 6-cell battery is available as an optional upgrade as well, for those who want longer battery life. The netbook comes with Windows 7 Starter Edition pre-installed, which might be a disappointment for some, but the optimizations in the Starter Edition should help performance, as full versions of Windows 7 will likely suffer from poor performance.

All in all, the HP Mini 1103 is a very well-designed netbook that should be affordable enough for almost any buyer while still providing the performance and portability that users need.

As a general rule, you should always avoid any harsh cleaning products, especially on the laptop’s screen, and abrasive sponges or cloths should be avoided as well. The best items to use are a soft cloth, some cotton swabs, and a can of compressed air. Also, a low-powered vacuum cleaner is useful if you have one.

Before you begin cleaning, power down the laptop completely, remove the battery, and unplug it from the wall. Disconnect all cables. Start by blowing compressed air into all the vents, dislodging any dust that may have built up. You should also blow air into any ports and slots on the laptop, as they may have attracted dust also. Blow compressed air in between the keyboard keys to blow out any dust and dirt that may have gotten between the keys.

If you have a very low powered vacuum cleaner, such as a Dust Buster, you may wish to run it very lightly above the keyboard surface and around the vents to try and remove any loose dust. Higher-powered vacuum cleaners are not recommended, however, as they can sometimes create too much static electricity, which can be harmful to laptops.

Next, you can clean the exterior and the surfaces of the laptop with the soft cloth. Dampen it slightly with some water or a cleaning solution designed for cleaning laptops. NEVER spray the solution directly on the laptop, but instead spray it on the cloth itself. When cleaning the screen, it is recommended that you only use a cloth lightly dampened with water. Cleaning solutions such as Windex may damage the screen. While there are cleaning products designed for LCD screens, water usually works very well.

If you follow these few simple steps every few months, you laptop will not only remain very clean, but you will help to ensure its safe operation for years to come.

Asus U50F-RBBAG05

Despite its long name, the Asus U50F is a great choice for buyers who want a full-size 15.6 inch screen and solid power and performance for a very low price. It has an Intel Core i3 processor, 4 GB of memory, and a 500 GB hard drive, giving it enough speed and storage to handle almost any need, and its only downside is relatively short battery life.

Asus Eee PC 1001P

The Eee PC’s ultra-low price might make buyers suspicious that its performance will be disappointing, but in fact, it is a very capable netbook that sacrifices very little to achieve its small form factor and affordable price. Not all buyers will like the small 10.1 inch display, but those who value portability will appreciate the compact and lightweight design, as it weighs only 2.8 pounds. The 160 GB hard drive might be a limitation for some buyers.

Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345

Combining some of the portability of a netbook with a larger 13 inch screen, the Satellite T235D strikes a good balance by providing a little more power and performance. Its low price will be very appealing to budget-conscious buyers, but lack of an optical drive could be a major concern for some users.

Dell Inspiron 14R

The Inspiron 14R might be the most well-rounded in this lineup, as it not only features a Dual Core P6000 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a 250 GB hard drive, but it also includes a dedicated ATI graphics card for gaming. The result is a machine that can handle a broad spectrum of tasks all at a very low price.

Gateway NV7915u

As the most expensive in this lineup, the NV7915u might be too pricey for many budget buyers, but it is mentioned for those who want a lot of bang for their buck. With an Intel i3 processor, 5 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB hard drive, it gives solid performance no matter what the task. It also includes some nice extras such as an HDMI port and multitouch track pad for convenience.

The many models and configurations of laptops available on the market mean that any user can find one to suit their needs. Budget-conscious buyers no longer have to sacrifice performance or features to get the price they want, and these laptops prove it.

Glossy monitors are exactly that – shiny, spiffy, and glossy. They display color with rich texture and are capable of sharper display than their matte counterparts, lending themselves very well to DVD playing and movie streaming, as well as gaming and overall appearance. However on the flip side of these benefits, you will have to deal with a monitor that is light reflective, which can ruin whatever you are looking at with a bright spot of light reflecting into your eye. With desktops however, this isn’t that great of concern since you can more easily position your monitor away from light sources, preventing any problems with reflection.

Glossy monitors are also infamous for holding smudges and fingerprints. Being such a smooth and highly reflective surface is basically like wearing a completely white outfit. Every smudge, nick, scratch, or whatever else will show up, so these monitors require a lot more care and attention in cleaning.

Matte screens are more suited to laptops or business machines due to their non-reflective nature. Laptops are mobile devices, always on the move with their owners, and that exposes them to a number of different lighting environments. Office machines are typically under direct lighting from above, which makes glossy screens less than ideal. In both cases, matte displays are a perfect fit. Matte screens however are by definition slightly rougher surfaces than glossy screens, which causes them to somewhat diffuse light leaving the monitor as well. This is why matte monitor displays are slightly less sharp than those on glossy monitors, and the colors less pronounced. However, it’s the kind of difference you would typically only notice if you had the two screens side by side.

When it comes down to it, the battle between glossy and matte screens is up to you. Whatever fits your personality and the type of computer you’re using is what is best. Glossy is great for rich movie and DVD viewing, but is best left to stationary machines away from light, whereas matte is great for travel and business and offers more practicality at a minimal impact on display quality.

The first step in laptop LCD screen replacement is to being separating the screen bezel, from the display cover. There are no screws securing the bezel in place, therefore it should be easily removed from the hinges. Remove the 6 screws that secure the laptop LCD screen assembly, and separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover. Place the laptop LCD screen assembly face-down on the palm rest, to gain access to the back side of the screen.

Next, disconnect cables for the laptop LCD screen, located on the back of the display. Also disconnect the video cable connector, running from the LCD screen control-board. When replacing laptop Lcd screens, parts of the video cable may be glued to the screen. Carefully unglue the cable, and disconnect it from the inverter-board. Then, remove the screen assembly, and transfer the mounting brackets from the broken screen, to the replacement laptop Lcd screen.

At first glance, the inverter-board appears to be attached to the LCD screen. The inverter board can be removed and replaced separately, and is secured to the LCD bracket by a single screw. Disconnect the screen backlight cable from the inverter-board, and slide the inverter about 3-4 millimeters. Lift up the left side of the inverter, and remove it from the bracket. The inverter-board can be glued back onto the bracket with the replacement laptop Lcd screen.