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First there was the laptop; a mini version of the home PC. Now comes the mini laptop; a mini version of the mini home PC. If you aren't already operating your life from your cell phone or blackberry chances are you've been tempted by one of these super portable computers. The question is will the purchase actually be worth the money you put out?

Obviously, the big benefit that a mini has over the regular laptop is its compact size. It is lighter weight so you can carry it much easier. It will fit nicely into smaller sized bags or cases. Also, it is easier to hide if you don't want others to know what you have on you.

Actually using the computer can also be more comfortable if you regularly use it at different points of your day or in different locations.

Yet, whether your purchase is worth the price tag will depend largely on what your intended use for the laptop is and which one you select. There are some things to keep in mind when determining this for your own situation.

First of all, how often do you plan to use it for actual typing? Some of the minis currently on the market have a pretty decent keyboard that will be comfortable for most people, especially if you are used to texting on a much smaller device. However, others have keyboard designs that are less than ideal for tapping out longer messages or texts.

The second question is how often you will be using your laptop for internet access. If you will be using it for email or browsing the web you will need a decent processing speed to make it worth the expense. If you choose wrong in this area you will spend more of your time waiting for pages to load than actually browsing.

Also, consider where you will most likely be using the internet. If your mini doesn't have Bluetooth capability you will only be able to log on at wifi points or at home with your own wifi network. If you want to ensure you can connect anytime and anywhere make sure your mini has Bluetooth compatibility.

If you pay close attention to the style of the mini, how fast it can process, and how much connectivity it will allow you may find it to be a great purchase. It isn't necessarily worth paying an outrageous price for if you already have a laptop that you really like, but if you are in the market for something new and like the idea of having a more compact product than this may be the way to go.

You can expect to find some really great deals on a mini laptop online, but if you have never used one before you should get your hands on a few different models before making an actual purchase. You can go into local stores with display models and play around with the different features and options to get a real feel for which one may be best for your purposes. Then, you can always go online to find the best deal possible and save a little money on the purchase.

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