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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.
MSRP $379.00
Release date December, 2008
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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
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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.
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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
HP Mini 1000
0%
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LG X120
100%
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
HP Mini 1000
50%
vs.
Acer Aspire One
50%
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
HP Mini 1000
67%
vs.
Asus Eee PC 900HA
33%
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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
LG X110
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)
HP Mini 1000
vs.
Dell Latitude 2100
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 !
HP Mini 1000
100%
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Samsung NC10
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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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
Fujitsu M2010
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)
HP Mini 1000
100%
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10
0%
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
HP Mini 1000
100%
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Dell Mini 9
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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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
Acer Aspire One P531h
MSRP $499.99
Released September, 2009
HP Mini 1000
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BenQ Joybook Lite U101
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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
LG X130
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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
Sony VAIO W
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
HP Mini 1000
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Acer Aspire One 531h
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
HP Mini 1000
vs.
Acer Aspire One D150-2BG
Reviews
November 27, 2008
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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?
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March 2, 2009
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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
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July 25, 2009
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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
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April 19, 2009
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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
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November 27, 2008
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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
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November 25, 2008
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- 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?
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December 11, 2008
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- 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
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October 29, 2008
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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
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November 6, 2008
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Pros
- amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
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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
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