The slim, ultra-portable netbooks are the most talked about gadget that everyone wishes to own. And the good news is that they do not carry a high price tag with them. They are not only small and sleek but also are affordable. So, here is a list of best netbooks that fall in your budget.

Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook has quickly become a popular travel companion for folks on the go. It weighs 2.24 pounds and in only 0.8-inches thick. This Acer laptop has a battery life of only 3 hours with included 3-cell battery, but more than 7.5 hours with the optional 6-cell battery. Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity, a 160GB internal hard drive and the Acer Signal Up technology for easy access to available networks. However, it lacks Bluetooth connectivity.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA Netbook comes with removable 6-cell battery, allowing you to swap an empty battery for a new one, so you can work longer. This 6-cell battery can last up to 8 hours. Other features include spacious keyboard, a full sized VGA port, 160GB hard drive and Bluetooth connectivity. However, this netbook is thicker (1.4 inches thick) and heavier (2.4 pounds) than other Asus netbooks.

HP 1101 Mini Notebook is aimed at business users. It is just over 1-inch thick and weighs 2.33 pounds. Other features include Intel GMA 950 graphics, VGA output, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3/6 cell battery options, 1 / 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160 GB hard drive or 32GB SSD. Three is also optional WWAN. However, it lacks Bluetooth connectivity and video accelerator.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Netbook is aimed at education market and offers an instant-on OS. It weighs 2.8 pounds. Other features included are two USB ports, a VGA port, an Ethernet jack, an ExpressCard/34 slot and a 4-in-1 memory card reader.

Samsung N120 Netbook comes with a giant keyboard. It weighs 2.8 pounds. The 6-cell battery provides up to 8 hours of battery life. Other features include 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi.

So, which netbook falls under your criterion? Comment on this post to let us know which netbook did you buy?