Building a netbook for travel

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mitsy37

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I want to build a netbook, designed for travel, with these features, can anyone recommend what I would need to put under the hood to make it happen. Cheap is the aim of the game.
- webcam for skype
- music playback through headphones only
- video playback (internet or usb only; no dvd drive)
- photo storage
- basic photo editing
- Surf the internet

That is all it is required to do. The more crap I can trim off it the better. With that said; it does need to be able to do those things to a reasonable standard.

So what I am ultimately asking is all the simple questions like:
- how much ram?
how much storage?
what kind of hardrive?
what kind of processor?
what kind of graphic and audio cards?
etc etc

I need as much info as possible so that i can take it to someone and get an immediate quote on how much it would cost to build.

I am sure there is a million variables that i have not taken into account, however, please just go with "the minimum standard of what is required to achieve those tasks". Multi-application abilities are not a huge deal, however, i need it to remain fairly responsive with a lot of internet tabs open at once.

Thank you in advance for any help you are able to provide.
 
While it may be possible for someone to "build" a netbook, its certainly not cost effective to do so. for these minor task you're wanting to do almost any netbook at or above the $250 price point will work for you. just get one with windows 7 premium (not starter). Another option you might concider is picking up a used iPad, I have seen them for sale on ebay and craigslist in my area for around $300 in great condition. they have great battery life, are pretty responsive and very portable.
 
Ok guys i know that I am better off buying than buidling, but can someone please just give me a list off technical attribuites that you would commonly find in a netbook of similiar capabilities to what I need.

Thanks in advance!
 
Netbooks come with these basic features:
Either an Intel Atom or AMD Fusion processor
10.1"-11.6" LCD Screen
1-2 gb of ram
250-320 gb hard drive
integrated graphics
intergrated audio
3-6 cell Li-Ion Battery
0.3 megapixel webcam
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
10/100 LAN
Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home

Some of them also have 3g or 4g WWAN capability, however Verizon 4g LTE is only available either by buying the netbook at the verizon store or through a few select vendors on pre configured systems.
 
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