Netbook computers get new brain and hit new price points

One of the hottest new product categories in 2009 for the PC business was the Netbook computer. These mini-laptops are now shipping with Windows 7 (Starter Edition) and come with keyboards and screens that make them suitable for a lot more than one might expect on first glance.

This article is being written on an HP Mini 210, and while the touchpad is taking some getting used to, the rest of the experience has been pleasant and positive.  With a 160 GB Hard Drive, this netbook has more than enough disk capacity, and the battery life appears to be in the neighborhood of the 9 hours that was claimed.

While, we are anxious to see how it handles chores beyond email and internet browsing, The Coachs Advisor sees these devices replacing smartphones and larger laptops for many sports and coaching-related tasks, from statistics to game plan preparation and presentation. Stay tuned…