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Hewlett-Packard’s netbook computers – HP Mini & HP MiniNote.


HP Mini 110-4100 Netbook with Atom N2600 Launched

HP Min 110-4100

HP Min 110-4100 (click to enlarge)

In the US, Hewlett-Packard has launched the HP Mini 110-4100 series, the latest addition to their netbook line. The new HP Mini 110-4100, also known as 1104, is aimed at the business and education markets. It’s based on the Intel Atom “Cedar Trail” N2600 1.6GHz dual-core processor with the GMA 3600 graphics and has a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display.

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HP Mini 110, Mini 210 Netbooks Equipped with Cedar Trail Platform

The HP Mini 110 and Mini 210 netbooks are now equipped with the Intel Cedar Trail platform and accompanying 1.6GHz Atom N2600 and 1.8Ghz N2800 dual-core processors, respectively.

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HP Adds New Laptops to Pavilion, Envy, Mini, ProBook, EliteBook Lineups

HPHP unveiled today new laptop models across their Pavilion, Envy, Mini, ProBook, and Elitebook laptop series.

For consumers, the new Pavilion notebook is the refreshed 14-inch dv4 which will most likely get the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core “Sandy Bridge” processors (although they weren’t mentioned in HP’s press release) and HP CoolSense technology, while the higher-end 14.5″ Envy will get these new CPUs for sure, as well as USB 3.0 support.

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HP Compaq Mini CQ10-405DX $149.99 BF Netbook Specs Unveiled

Compaq Mini CQ10-405DXBestBuy.com has published a product page with details of the HP Compaq Mini CQ10-405DX 10.1-inch netbook which will be selling on Black Friday for only $149.99.

The CQ10-405DX is a lower-end netbook and includes a single core Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz processor with the Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 3-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter Edition OS.

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HP Mini 210 Now with Dual-Core Atom

HP Mini 210 Dual-CoreHewlett-Packard has released the refreshed HP Mini 210 netbook, which now offers a dual-core Intel Atom option, DDR3 memory instead of DDR2, a redesigned chassis to accommodate a higher-capacity battery, and new color options.

Default battery in the updated Mini 210 is an “inline” 6-cell unit now, replacing the standard 3-cell pack.

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HP Mini 5103 Business Netbook Now Available

HP Mini 5103Hewlett-Packard has released the HP Mini 5103 business netbook with optional touchscreen and the latest Intel Atom processors.

The HP Mini 5103 features a 10.1-inch 1024×600 or 1366×768 LED-backlit display with optional capacitive multitouch tehnology, the Atom N475 1.83GHz or N455 1.66GHz processor with the GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 2GB of DDR3 memory, up to 320GB of hard disk space or up to 128GB solid state drive storage, a 4- or 6-cell battery, optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for 720p and 1080p HD video playback, and Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Starter or SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 OS.

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HP Announces Mini 100e Kid-Friendly Netbook

HP Mini 100eHewlett-Packard has announced the HP Mini 100e 10.1-inch netbook designed for primary school students.

The kid-friendly Mini 100e features the Intel Atom N455 processor with GMA HD integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR3 memory expandable to 2GB, 160GB of hard disk space, a 3- or 6-cell battery, Windows 7 Starter, XP, or SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 OS, and an optional external DVD writer.

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HP Mini 210, 110 Netbooks Updated

HP Mini 210 Preppy PinkHewlett-Packard has expanded the HP Mini 210 netbook lineup to include Preppy Pink and White Crystal designs and announced a six-cell up-to-eight-hour battery option for the Mini 110.

The HP Mini 210 with the new finishes and the Mini 110, both featuring 10.1″ displays and Intel Atom CPUs, are expected to be available in the United States on June 15 with starting prices of $354.99 and $279.99, respectively.


Asus, Toshiba, Sony – Most Reliable Laptop Makers

Asus Laptops Most ReliableThe most reliable laptops in the market are those from Asus, Toshiba, and Sony, followed by Apple and Dell, according to a Sqare Trade’s reasearch which is based on a 3-year malfunction rates projection.

The failure rates for Asus, Toshiba, Sony, Apple and Dell notebooks are 15.6, 15.7, 16.8, 17.4, and 18.3 percent, respectively.

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HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition Netbook Now Available

HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam EditionThe HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition series fashionable netbook is now available.

Along with the “Butterfly Lovers” design on pale gold background, the 210 Vivienne Tam Edition features a 10.1-inch anti-glare display with a resolution of 1024×600 or 1366×768 pixels, the Intel Atom N450 or N470 processor with the GMA 3150 integrated graphics, a 250GB or 320GB hard drive, 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 3-cell battery for up to 5.5 hours of work time plus optional 6-cell battery for up to 11.1 hours of run time, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

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HP Mini 5102 Netbook Overview

HP Mini 5102 Hewlett-Packard’s recently announced netbook for business users, the 10.1-inch HP Mini 5102, is available now.

The Mini 5102 comes with the Intel Atom Processor N450 at 1.66GHz, the Intel GMA HD graphics, optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for high-def video decoding, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space or up to 80GB of solid state drive storage, a 4- or 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter OS.

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HP Mini 210, 210 HD Netbooks Now Available

hp mini 210Hewlett-Packard’s recently announced netbooks, the 10.1-inch HP Mini 210 and HP Mini 210 HD are now available for purchase.

The Mini 210 and 210 HD come with the Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, the Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, a DVD burner, a 3- or 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter Edition OS. Additionally, the 210 HD includes the Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator for hardware decoding of HD 1080p high definition video.

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HP Netbook Lineup Refreshed with Mini 210, 2102, 5102

HP Mini 5102 with HandleHewlett-Packard released today the updated netbook lineup, including the HP Mini 210, Mini 2102, and Mini 5102, all with 10.1-inch displays and the Intel Atom N450 or N470 processors.

The HP Mini 210 is a consumer netbook offered in black, silver, blue, and red. The black-only Mini 2102 is aimed at business users, but has the same specifications as the 210.

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HP Mini 311 ION LE-Based Netbook Launched

HP Mini 311HP launched today the Mini 311, an 11.6-inch netbook based on Nvidia’s ION platform.

Along with the 1366×768 LED-backlight display, the 3.2-pound Mini 311 sports the 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, the ION LE graphics with support for full 1080i/p HD decoding, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 6-cell battery, and a 92% of full-size keyboard.

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HP Pavilion dv8, dm1, dm3 Laptops, Mini 311 Netbook Leaked

HP Pavilion dm3Hewlett-Packard is going to release the HP Pavilion dv8 desktop replacement notebook, the Pavilion dm1 and dm3 ultraportables, and the Mini 311 netbook, according to some leaked product pages at hp.com, blog posts, and laptop listings.

The HP Pavilion dv8 features one of Intel’s next generation quad core CPUs – the Core i7 720QM – and an 18.4-inch display. The Intel CULV-based dm1 and dm3 include Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage chips and 11.6″ and 13.3″ screens respectively. Finally, the HP Mini 311 is built on NVIDIA Ion netbook platform. It has the Intel Atom N270 CPU and an 11.6-inch display.

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