Thanks to everyone who gave their recommendations! :D so far, I've canvassed at more stores and these are the new packages I've got that omitted all Linux and the word Celeron, which narrowed down the search considerably:

My basic requirements are just the following:

1. Must be Mini. I want it handy, considering my bag's always filled with books and papers and... stuff. Investment na sakin yun... besides. I'm Mini. Yay.
2. Must be able to work with Microsoft files. My main use will be for papers, presentations, blahdebby. Basta kailangan Microsoft compatible.
3. If possible, but not necessarily a demand since I know the small size is that much of a limitation, can be installed with Photoshop. That'd be so cool.
4. Wifi. Yay again.


#1
HP Pavilion B2133 Mini Note
Php 29,950

Via C7-MULV Processor
1.2GHz, 128KB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
120GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive
8.9" diagonal WXGA
Via Chrome 9 Graphics
Integrated Webcam
Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethermat PCi Controller
Broadcom 4311 AG WiFi Adapter
Bluetooth
Windows Vista Home Basic


#2
Asus EEEPC 701
Php 22, 500

ULV 900MHz Intel Processor
7" WXGA
512MB DDR2
Flash Memory 20GB SSD
2Gb SSD


#3
EEEPC 900 12Gb Windows
Php 25, 990

Intel 900MHz
Intel Mobile
1Gb DDR
12 GB
Intel UMA Graphics
Windows OS
8"9 LCD; 0.99 kg
1.3 MP Camera
3X USB/VGA/Earphone jack
Mic Jack/RJ 45
802 11bg, SSD Storage



I'm willing to spend 29k and below, since I'll be using this for... a long time.

HALP MEH! *cough*


I'm thinking about buying a mini-laptop, and my mum's already scouted for some potentials. It'd be the first major investment I shell out money on. :P

However, like with many other things in life, I don't have a clue whether these models are good for their prices, or what they do, exactly.

I mean, what does an Intel Celeron ULV 900MHz processor... mean?

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, given my obvious lack of techiness, I'm calling for help. I admit ignorance. I'm waving my white flag.

So far I've got two potentials, but I'd like to see whether they meet my needs. I just want a laptop I can type papers on, use wifi with, and any other extras I can squeeze in.

These are the ones I find to my liking:

Asus EEE PC 701 4G Notebook
Php 16,800.00

Intel Celeron ULV 900MHz processor
Intel MObile chipset, 7" WXGA
512MB DDR2 memory
WIFI, Wired LAN
3X USB, VGA-out, Mic-in. Line-out
Built-in Webcam
Linux OS
Linux OpenOffice.org
Weighs 0.91 kgs
Pouch, charger, battery included


Asus EEE PC 701
Php 15,500.00

ULV 900MHZ
Intel Mobile Chipset
512MB DDR2 memory
7" WXGA Screen
Intel UMA Graphics
4GB Flash MEmory HDD
Wifi, Webcam, 3xUSB port


I think the first one sounds better, but what do you think? And if anyone's got any suggestions, lemme hear em.