Advent 4211 Netbook review

Storage is also excellent for such a small laptop. The 80GB hard drive provides far more storage space than the Solid State Disks (SSD) found in many rival netbooks, without adding much to the overall weight. A flash storage card reader is also fitted, but as with all netbooks, there is no built-in optical drive.

An integrated webcam is built into the screen panel, and can be used to take snapshots and even record video. If used with an external mobile broadband modem, this means the Advent could easily be used as your main business laptop, for video conferencing and Skype use when on the move.

Windows fans will also appreciate the Windows XP operating system, as all your existing software will be compatible with this laptop. To help first-time buyers get up and running, Microsoft Works SE 9.0 is also included, to provide you with a range of entry-level home office applications.

Despite the fact the Advent 4211 is a re-packaged version of the MSI Wind, its lower price and immediate high street availability put it a notch above the MSI model. As the netbook market continues to flourish, PC World has taken a confident step into the fray, and we can heartily recommend the 4211 as one of the best and most affordable netbooks we've seen so far.