Owning a mini laptop computer is the latest craze. These mini laptop computers weigh less than two pounds and easily fit into a purse or book bag. There is one brand which weighs only 1.7 pounds. Certain brands of mini laptop computers work 9.5 hours on a single charge. These computers are very cheap and convenient and run on different operating systems. Now a mini lap top computer comes below the price of $300.

You can choose your mini laptop according to the operating system you are familiar with. Different mini laptops work with different operating systems. Enough memory is also available in these mini laptop computers to meet your everyday needs as in a desktop computer.

To buy a cheap mini laptop computer you must first identify your needs.

• Size of the screen. Screen sizes from 7 to 10 ten inches are available. Decide of the size of the screen and list all those mini laptop computers which have the right screen size.
• Operating system. Find out from the above list those which work on the operating system of your choice. Eliminate others.
• Memory. Choose from the remaining, the mini laptop computers which have the right memory you want.
• The price factor. If all the remaining mini laptop computers in your list have all the features you want, then zero in for the cheapest among them. Ask for discounts where available and make the decision.

Do not expect all the features of a desktop. Here the stress is on portability and your minimum needs.