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Educational netbook shootout

Three educational netbooks go head to head. Check out the shootout results on ZDNet Education.
By Christopher Dawson, Contributor
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Left to right, Intel Convertible Classmate, HP Mini 5102, Dell Latitude 2110 - Check out the shootout results on ZDNet Education.

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Clockwise from left, Intel Convertible Classmate, HP Mini 5102, Dell Latitude 2110

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The Dell Mobile Computing Station allows charging and network-based management of 24 Dell 2110 netbooks.

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The Classmate has a soft-touch integrated handle

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The HP Mini has an integrated handle that is not soft touch.

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The Latitude 2110 doesn't have a handle, but it's easily gripped and has an optional shoulder strap that attaches to dual Kensington laptop locks.

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The Dell Mobile Computing Station is made for the 2100 and 2110 netbooks. Its cord management and docking features allow for easy student handling of the computers.

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The Classmate's keyboard is good, but struggles to compare with its competitors. And that right shift key is an up arrow waiting to happen.

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The HP keyboard narrowly missed first place in my book by being just a wee bit too clicky - this is strictly a religious issue, though. You can't go wrong with either the Dell or HP keyboards.

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Keyboard...it's awesome! I write all the time and I'm happy to write all day on this netbook keyboard. See more highlights from the shootout on ZDNet Education.

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