HP Mini 1000

Announced in late October 2008, just days after the 2133 Mini-Note had seen major price cuts, a new HP netbook has been announced. Featuring a plastic case and an optionally larger, yet cheaper 10.2" screen - the HP Mini 1000 and MIE Linux are two competitively priced options powered by the Intel Atom, unlike their older Via powered relatives. Featuring the same old 1.6GHz Atom N270, the standard 1024 x 600 resolution, 512 to 2GB of DDR2 RAM and a 8 or 16GB SSD or 60GB HDD, the Mini 1000 and MIE Linux are standard fare for netbooks. Priced at $379-699 the most attractive and repulsive characteristics of the device remain unchanged from the earlier 2133 - the Mini-Note's superior full sized laptop keyboard, and its miniature split-buttoned trackpad. Details are still not entirely confirmed - and thus, features and model specifications listed below are incomplete and likely to change.

Where to Buy

HP Mini 1000
MSRP $379.00
Release date December, 2008
Brand HP
love it
want it
have it
tag it
Pros & Cons10
Reviews10
Details
Buy It1
Competitors15
Comments2
twitter

Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
9 reviews
45
negative
mixed
positive
4 positive
1 mixed
4 negative

[i] How is the ProSCORE calculated?

show me!

Pros:
Do you agree?
•
amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
+7agreedisagree

•
uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
+7agreedisagree

•
cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
+5agreedisagree

•
sleek
+4agreedisagree

Cons:
Do you agree?
•
ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
+6agreedisagree

•
poor SSD and HDD options
+5agreedisagree

•
10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
+5agreedisagree

•
ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note
+4agreedisagree

•
horrible split button trackpad - the worst feature and the only major problem with both the HP Mini-Note and Acer Aspire One
+2agreedisagree

•
where the Isaiah be at?
-1agreedisagree


10 people added to this review by submitting or voting on pros and cons. Add your say!
See individual votes »

Details

Features

  • Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)
  • 8.9 - 10.2" LED Backlight LCD Screen 1024x600px resolution
  • LAN, WLAN 802.11 b/g, optional bluetooth
  • XP Home edition or Linux

Models (only the differences are highlighted)

  • HP 1000 MIE Linux - $379, 8.9" screen, linux OS
  • HP 1000 MIE - $399, 8.9" screen, Windows XP Home
  • HP 1000 Mini - $699, 10.2" screen

Submit a link

This report was started October 29, 2008 at 12:56 am by Yale
with the last edit occurring October 29, 2009 at 1:07 am by Yale
This page has been viewed 2386 times, with 99 edits by 13 contributors.
See the full report history »

Buy It

HP Mini 1000

• HP Mini 1000 Notebook (Intel Atom Processor N270 1.60GHz, 10.2" LED Brightview Infinity Display, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 60GB PATA Hard Drive, Windows XP Home)

UPC: 883585978755

EAN: 883585978755

Competitors

HP Mini 1000 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Netbooks »
LG X120

LG X120

MSRP  $450.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • great keyboard layout
  • splashtop-based instant-on OS, for basic computing without the boot time of Windows XP
  • matte enclosure finish - not a fingerprint magnet like almost every other netbook
Cons
  • thicker and heavier than the majority of netbooks
  • standard netbook fare
  • expensive for what it is
ProSCORE
2 reviews
60
Vote! (1 vote)
vote HP Mini 1000 0% vs. vote LG X120 100%
Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Ultra-portable
  • Runs Linux or Windows XP
  • Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
Cons
  • no pointing stick
  • small touch pad
  • Expensive with upgrades
ProSCORE
17 reviews
87
Vote! (4 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000 50% vs. vote Acer Aspire One 50%
Asus Eee PC 900HA

Asus Eee PC 900HA

MSRP  $349.99    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • best band for your buck of any eee PC
  • stays true to the small size and weight of the original eee, yet includes many of the advanced features included as the series progressed
  • powered by Atom, better resolution than original eee (same as larger 10" version), large disk, includes better 1.3MP webcam over the 900A
Cons
  • no bluetooth or wireless N
  • to date availability has been poor
  • disk drive is more easily broken than solid state alternative
ProSCORE
2 reviews
67
Vote! (3 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000 67% vs. vote Asus Eee PC 900HA 33%
LG X110

LG X110

MSRP  $400.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • great keyboard layout
  • might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
  • LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
  • hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
  • 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
  • not a highly competitive price
ProSCORE
2 reviews
73
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote LG X110  
Dell Latitude 2100

Dell Latitude 2100

MSRP  $389.00    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • cheap touchscreen option ($30)
  • rugged build, won't scuff easily
  • activity light can be incorporated into educational software / study programs, used to make sure students aren't fooling around
Cons
  • heavy and thick compared to other netbooks
  • poor battery life - an hour lower than the average
  • targeted towards young students (K-8)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
53
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Dell Latitude 2100  
Samsung NC10

Samsung NC10

MSRP  $499.00    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
Cons
  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
  • Screen hinges could be stiffer !
ProSCORE
9 reviews
73
Vote! (1 vote)
vote HP Mini 1000 100% vs. vote Samsung NC10 0%
Fujitsu M2010

Fujitsu M2010

MSRP  $389.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • good build quality
  • loud speakers
  • clear and bright display
Cons
  • over 3 pounds
  • smaller keyboard
  • older Atom N270
ProSCORE
2 reviews
33
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Fujitsu M2010  
Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

MSRP  $449.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • Good chassis construction
  • Hard drive performance is good
  • Good screen
Cons
  • Runs quite hot
  • Smaller keyboard than competitors
  • not available in some countries (such as Canada)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
42
Vote! (1 vote)
vote HP Mini 1000 100% vs. vote Lenovo IdeaPad S10 0%
Dell Mini 9

Dell Mini 9

MSRP  $349.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • Nice design
  • available with Linux pre-installed
  • solid build quality
Cons
  • Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
  • no spinning HDD options (SSD only)
  • glossy lid like most other netbooks - fingerprint magnet
ProSCORE
4 reviews
70
Vote! (1 vote)
vote HP Mini 1000 100% vs. vote Dell Mini 9 0%
Acer Aspire One P531h

Acer Aspire One P531h

MSRP  $419.00    Released  December, 2008
Pros
  • lightweight
  • good build quality
  • affordable price
Cons
  • standard netbook internals - no deviation from the norm
  • battery life doesn't measure up to similarly priced alternatives from Asus
  • small trackpad
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Acer Aspire One P531h  
BenQ Joybook Lite U101

BenQ Joybook Lite U101

MSRP  $499.99    Released  September, 2009
Cons
  • Sagging keyboard
ProSCORE
1 review
0
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote BenQ Joybook Lite U101  
LG X130

LG X130

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Large netbook touchpad
  • Keyboard is crisp and no deflect on use
  • Small 6-cell battery
Cons
  • Glare screen
  • No LED indicator for webcam
  • Small exhaust fan outlet
ProSCORE
1 review
43
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote LG X130  
Sony VAIO W

Sony VAIO W

MSRP  $499.99    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
  • Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
  • Large touch pad
Cons
  • high price compared to similar offerings
  • 3-cell battery - compared to those much larger on cheaper alternatives
  • noisy fan
ProSCORE
3 reviews
69
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Sony VAIO W  
Acer Aspire One 531h

Acer Aspire One 531h

MSRP  $450.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • 6-cell battery standard - ~6 hours of battery life
  • first netbook from Acer (arguably any manufacturer) to be geared towards business users
Cons
  • uses the slightly older N720 processor
  • nothing to distinguish itself from other 10.1" netbooks
  • doesn't approach the battery life of similarly priced models from other manufacturers
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Acer Aspire One 531h  
Acer Aspire One D150-2BG

Acer Aspire One D150-2BG

MSRP  $575.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • 7 hours of battery life standard (6 cell vs. 3 cell)
  • one of the best keyboards of any netbook
  • large 160GB storage capacity
Cons
  • regular old 9" screen resolution
  • expensive for what it is
  • extra $125 for 3G module over the D150-1B
ProSCORE
3 reviews
78
Vote! (0 votes)
vote HP Mini 1000   vs. vote Acer Aspire One D150-2BG  

Suggest a new competitor to add to the list of competing products.
If the product hasn't yet been added to ProductWiki, submitting it here will also start the product report.

Comments

7 taps
1.  avatar Erik said:

Personally, I don't think anything has yet to beat the original Asus EEE PC. Manufacturers seemed to miss the point of the netbook (including HP with their first gen mini)...however....I am officially impressed by this laptop. Even on paper.

I think i'll recommend this laptop to my parent's for an around-the-house Web box.
Oct 29, 2008 11:26am
2.  avatar imanimpostor said:

I'm going to test out that crazy split button mouse on my friend's Acer Aspire One and see how it works. It looks super awkward.
Nov 17, 2008 7:29pm
Some HTML is allowed. Your comments remain editable after you post..

Reviews

Sort by: Most helpful  •  Newest  •  Most positive

Yale

avatar
November 27, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
6 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
  • sleek

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note
  • horrible split button trackpad - the worst feature and the only major problem with both the HP Mini-Note and Acer Aspire One
  • where the Isaiah be at?

Competitors

Yale prefers HP Mini 1000 over Dell Mini 9, Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

sandman

avatar
March 2, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
  • sleek

Cons

  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
  • horrible split button trackpad - the worst feature and the only major problem with both the HP Mini-Note and Acer Aspire One

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

shadowtech

avatar
July 25, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
  • sleek

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Henk Poley

avatar
April 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
20
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
4 cons

Pros

  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Erik

avatar
November 27, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product

Cons

  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699

Comments

"Personally, I don't think anything has yet to beat the original Asus EEE PC. Manufacturers seemed to miss the point of the netbook (including HP with their first gen mini)...however....I am officially impressed by this laptop. Even on paper.

I think i'll recommend this laptop to my parent's for an around-the-house Web box."
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

mrawhimskell

avatar
November 25, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
4 cons
love itlove it

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note
  • horrible split button trackpad - the worst feature and the only major problem with both the HP Mini-Note and Acer Aspire One
  • where the Isaiah be at?

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

davidrools

avatar
December 11, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
3 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

roceller

avatar
October 29, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
0 cons
have ithave it
love itlove it
want itwant it

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

jck

avatar
November 6, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

mba28

avatar
November 3, 2008
ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
  • sleek

Cons

  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note

Competitors

mba28 prefers HP Mini 1000 over Acer Aspire One, Samsung NC10, Asus Eee PC 900HA
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Twitter

tweet this product!
- join or start the conversation
Search twitter: search

... Loading for latest tweets from search.twitter.com..

tweetie

sponsored by:
Price comparison information by: