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HP will be offering four models in the Mini 1100 series

Computer sales are down in most categories, but the netbook market continues to post significant growth. Most computer makers have jumped into the netbook market in an effort to give consumers what they want in the poor economy and grab their share of the market.

HP is the largest computer maker in the world and it announced its first netbook in October of 2008 called the HP Mini 1000. Prior to the netbook making its official debut, specifications of the 1000 showed up on the HP website.

Today specifications for the new Mini 1100 series netbooks have turned up, which could mean the netbooks are set to debut very soon. There are specifications for four models on the HP website including an 1131CL, 1135NR, 1140NR, and the 1141NR.

For the most part the specifications are the same and include an Intel Atom N270 CPU at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM, Intel GMA 950 graphics. Storage for all four models is to a 60GB 4200 RPM HDD and each has the same 10.1-inch 1024 x576 LCDInfinity BrightView LED display. Wi-Fi is integrated along with HD audio, a webcam, and an integrated mic.

Two of the models offer Bluetooth including the 1135NR and the 1140NR. The 1141NR is also listed as coming with a Vivienne Tam sleeve, which marks it as the red dolled up designer version of the family. One nice feature is that all of the machines offer an integrated ExpressCard slot supporting /54 and /34 cards.

Exactly why HP chose to offer four models of the netbook is a mystery, especially considering that they are all virtually identical. Perhaps some features are not listed on the site that will make the different models make more sense when they get official. 


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um
By judasmachine on 1/22/2009 11:16:03 AM , Rating: 2
still using 3 cell batteries? am i missing something? some netbooks are using 6 cell and getting 4.5 hours and up of battery life.




RE: um
By porkpie on 1/22/09, Rating: -1
RE: um
By thepalinator on 1/22/2009 11:24:06 AM , Rating: 2
In the server market they are. Give them a little more time in Netbooks.


RE: um
By Dreifort on 1/22/2009 1:16:43 PM , Rating: 2
due to licensing issues with Intel's atom - they are not allowed to advertise it, but the HP Minis can support 2 GB ram, and are not limited to only 1GB as offered by HP.


RE: um
By quiksilvr on 1/22/2009 1:42:58 PM , Rating: 4
IMO, these PC companies and netbook makers really need to start pushing the Ion motherboard and 9400M GT cards in general. Right now, Apple actually has a sub 1000 dollar laptop with the 9400M GT chipset. PC companies now have to catch up and introduce these cards to the market and fast.


RE: um
By DukeN on 1/22/2009 4:01:05 PM , Rating: 2
Market share!=leadership

They lead in the PC and Server markets but they are slower to change compared to other vendors in my experience.


RE: um
By Dreifort on 1/22/2009 11:38:28 AM , Rating: 2
HP offers a 6 cell option on their minibooks.

Also, part of the reason for 4 diff models is the skin/design for each model may vary (as noted with the designer model, which has been used/featured with runway models in popular shows in America and Europe.... the 21st century handbag).


RE: um
By UppityMatt on 1/22/2009 11:50:57 AM , Rating: 5
Why offer a 6 when you can charge $39+ for an "Upgrade" to a 6 cell....you know people will pay it and so does HP


By Chris Peredun on 1/22/2009 11:30:12 AM , Rating: 3
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06a/3219...

It has a 1366x768 screen listed as "optional equipment" but I couldn't find any of the offered models sporting one.

Other than that, it's basically an Atom platform in the Mini 2133's incredibly wonderful aluminum shell.




By Suomynona on 1/22/2009 12:27:29 PM , Rating: 2
I read somewhere that the 1366x768 LCD will be available around March. I was hoping they would make one with Ion, but there's not much chance of that since they're selling it in their business line...


By nbrenner on 1/22/2009 1:08:54 PM , Rating: 3
I checked out your link, very nice. They list an 80GB SSD as an option and a variety of OS options including SUSE Linux and FreeDOS, then provide a list of 7 pre-configured systems none of which have the SSD and only Windows OS configurations. I also could not find a way to build my own on their site off of that link, so hopefully there will be more configuration options to include the SSD and other OSes in the near future.

Cool factor note: I did click on the accessories tab and found that it does offer a docking station which pictures a DVI out on the back. Very cool if this works.


By psychobriggsy on 1/22/2009 1:54:22 PM , Rating: 2
Ah, one of those USB docking stations with one of those USB->DVI adaptors (using DisplayLink). Good for desktop use. Bad for video and games. Still, it's a nice feature to have in a dock, and the small screen can get a bit tiring on the eyes. I think the built-in VGA is fine for other video-out uses.


By sliderule on 1/22/2009 1:57:28 PM , Rating: 2
1366x768 screen, aluminum shell, ion platform, ssd, 6 cell battery, and a dual core atom would be sweet...hmm, maybe one day.

I don't care so much about gaming on a netbook, but watching hulu without lag or missing frames would be nice.


Ugh
By therealnickdanger on 1/22/2009 11:04:25 AM , Rating: 3
More of the same, it seems.

Still waiting:

1280x720 (or 768)
Ion




RE: Ugh
By psychobriggsy on 1/22/2009 1:50:46 PM , Rating: 2
My 2133 has 1280x768.

I might like the extra power of the 2140, but on the other hand I got it for £200 three months ago, and this will be £400 or more. To be honest with web browsers getting faster Javascript, I don't notice the slow CPU performance all that much, and I managed to get the accelerated 3D desktop working which helps as well. It's a sexy machine indeed.


RE: Ugh
By therealnickdanger on 1/22/2009 2:21:02 PM , Rating: 2
Really? Hmm, I'll check that out. Still using GMA950, I assume.


RE: Ugh
By psychobriggsy on 1/22/2009 4:45:03 PM , Rating: 2
Nah, it's VIA, and whilst not an issue for me for my uses, the battery life is not very good compared to the upcoming devices. If you haven't bought one already then waiting to see what the next generation is like is worthwhile - the worst that could happen will be the old range getting sold off in a fire sale for even less.


Dual core?
By nafhan on 1/22/2009 1:11:07 PM , Rating: 3
I don't understand why there haven't been any dual core atom notebooks.
From what I can dig up, the unit price of an Atom 330 is about $44, and the TDP is 8W. Neither of which would seem to be prohibitive for a netbook.
Something with a 10" screen, the Nvidia Ion platform, and an Atom 330 would be perfect for me...




RE: Dual core?
By sprockkets on 1/22/2009 3:24:34 PM , Rating: 2
There are no dual core versions of the chip for the low power segment. Look at anandtech's ion article for the explanation.

When you see N270, it is the version of the Atom that uses the CMOS bus and not the high power desktop version. All Intel has to do is release the CMOS version, which they are in no hurry to do.

Get this, I'm testing the dual core Atom board. I replaced the chipset heatsink and fan with a Zalman blue large heatsink only. Temps? Around 30 degrees C for the processor with its dinky heatsink, and around 58 for the northbridge with a heatsink twice the size of the Atom's.

Of course, if the 945G was made on a 45nm process, things would be different.

As is though, it runs Vista quite nicely, so far.


RE: Dual core?
By Penti on 1/22/2009 10:55:21 PM , Rating: 2
Why not just run the Atom 330 with GM45? It would still only use about as much power as the Ion with 9400M. You would also get x86-64 on both. But no VT unfortunately.


enjoy, a new reason to love my company
By Dreifort on 1/22/2009 12:45:05 PM , Rating: 2
http://www.hpinfolab.com/country/us/eng/jsp/traini...

A quick list of hit points in the HP Mini




RE: enjoy, a new reason to love my company
By foolsgambit11 on 1/22/2009 8:00:49 PM , Rating: 2
Wow. Impressive amount of referential comedy in that thing. Family Guy, Homestar Runner, e.e. cummings. Not bad. If it weren't a huge ad for a product being shoved down my throat, I would have actually been entertained.


By Dreifort on 1/23/2009 8:52:56 AM , Rating: 2
they even got Army of Darkness thrown in there...awesome!

fyi, that is a ad/market piece designed for resellers and not public consumers.


2133?
By deeznuts on 1/22/2009 10:18:30 PM , Rating: 2
Mini 1000 their first netbook?

Was the 2133 not a nebook? I know, it wasn't an Intel CPU and had the higher res screens, but wasn't that their first netbook so to speak?




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