Looking for a new 11'-12' netbook

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Hello all Tom's Hardware fans, I want to buy myself a new Netbook ( 11 or 12 inches screen ). I would like to have any suggestions from you guys to help me get the best deal I can, im looking for something for school and for work ( IT ) I also would like to have 2 gigs of RAM and I would like to know if anyone knows if i can still install win XP on a netbook that comes factory built with win7 stater. Im also looking for something with a decent battery life due to school. My budget aim is around 400 $ - 500 $ + tax maximum.

Thank you for helping me make wise choice.

 

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related topic with solution here: http/www.tomshardware.com/forum/70094-35-need-choosing-netbook-urgent