Finally a Linux netbook from HP.
| HP Mini 110 - Best Prices | |||
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 | $299.00 |  |  |
| HP Mini 110-3030NR 10.1-Inch Netbook | |||
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| HP Mini 110-1020NR 10.1-in Netbook PC - Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz | |||
Derived as the more economical version of HP’s popular consumer mini laptop series (Mini 1000), the HP Mini 110 is the latest kid on the block to have come out of HP. HP has made an effort to extend its line of the already popular MINI series of notebooks (err, or ‘net’books to be particular) and rolled out the Mini 110 series. In this write up, we explore the variations in the new Mini 110 series, as compared to its predecessors and also take a brief glimpse at some of the tech specs of this new wonder book.
The first and most pronounced difference between the Mini 110 and its predecessors is the cost factor. As of now, the HP Mini 110 XP edition can be bought at $329, while the Linux based system is available at $279 as compared to the initial $579 price tag that is associated with some of the predecessors of the Mini 110, namely the Mini 1000 series and the Mininote 2000 series.
In the HP Mini 110 Mi edition, HP uses an in-house developed Linux version (the “Mi” stands for Mobile internet”, as it were). This is kind of a double-edged sword. While it’s great that HP is embracing the open source community, Mi is also fairly limited. It looks very slick and user friendly, so it might be a good entry OS for Linux first-timers. On the other hand, HP has made it a little too simple by cutting out the command line interface. Advanced users will probably upgrade to Ubuntu Netbook Remix, Moblin or another “full version” of Linux.
The HP Mini 110 series comes with the same Atom CPU as the Mini 1000 series, the same mouse pad and the same hard disk and RAM outfit. The Mini has a new 3 cell battery, which offers about 2 and a half hour of uninterrupted power, provided you are not overdoing the Bluetooth and media playback. One piece of advice though, we suggest that frequent travelers should get their batteries changed to a 6 cell one, in order to get the most of their Mini 110 series. With that battery you can double the aforementioned battery life.
So, where exactly does HP cut corners when it comes to the Mini 110 series? The material used in the 110 series has been downgraded a notch and the area near its 10.1 inch screen look more like a low-budget imitation of the Mini 1000 series. Besides, the elegant and sweet sounding speaker grille that was present under the Mini 1000’s hood, has been replaced by a relatively low-sounding, mundane speaker located on the bottom of the Mini 110.
The Mini 110 is not ALL bad news, after all. The mini has a number of upgrade options. If you are feeling cornered to space, then you have an option of upgrading your hard disk capacity to 250 GB and the RAM to 2 GB respectively.
Measuring a decent 10.3×6.6×1.2, the Mini is a good buy after all. Besides, the robust design and the choice of three chic colors make it an adorable option for those looking to grab a highly personalized mini laptop computer. So, there you have it – a notch heavier than its predecessors, but at a lower price point and packed with more features than ever before, we are sure that the Mini 110 is all set to rule the low-cost small notebook market for at least a few months. Get it from TigerDirect.
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the MI edition has the option up to 2GB ram, while the xp version does not. Also, the MI edition only is available in the black color while the xp models are available in black, white, pink.
the website does not say it actually has bluetooth. Can someone confirm that it has bluetooth? (it is listed in the xp section, but not the mi.)
Hi Shawn, if I remember correctly the 110 Mi does NOT have bluetooth out of the box
I’m really thinkin about getting the mini 110 mi edition series. I was wondering how the battery life is. It say “good battery life” on the website. But I can’t trust that? Anyone who has this latop. Please tell me the flaws. AND the awesomeness about this mini laptop. Thanks
Tori, the 3-cell battery is not the best choice on this laptop – it provides less than 3 hours. I’d suggest going with a 6-cell with this one.
i am thnking about getting this laptop and i was wondering if it has a good battery life
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