HP is updating their mini portfolio :)

by on May 27th, 2009

After listening to the latest changes being made to the line of minis, I’ve decided to finally go out and purchase one. I need one. I need a companion PC to allow me to function when I’m on the road without solely depending on my work laptop. Last week my work laptop got invaded by coodies and left me computer-less for the weekend. Despite enjoying the beautiful NYC weather, holiday BBQs and great sales – I was a lot less productive than I had hoped to be. Not a great look for a multitasker…
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Back to the topic at hand…HP has announced three new models that they’re adding to their mini portfolio. The new models provide expanded capabilities, sync functionality, more colors (pink chic & a swirl design in black or white), and more!

The HP mini 110 comes in two models; XP Edition and Mobile Internet (Mi) Edition. The Mi Edition is an HP interface, based on linux, which offers users a simplified experience. It is available in all three colors.

The HP 1101 is geared toward business users and offers a hard drive of up to 250 GB. It is available in a high gloss black.

Availability & Price:
June 1st – HP Mini 1101 starting @ $329
June 10th – HP 110 XP Edition starting @ $329.00; Mi Edition starting @ $279.99 (color = Black Swirl)
July 8th – Pink Chic and White Swirl HP Mini 110; pricing not yet determined
(You can order through HP Direct)

10.1 display (also available in HD)

Options and/or added features:
Video accelerator that decodes HD (Broadcom crystal HD solution). Decodes 720p and 1080p without jerk (but I have to see it to believe it).

Syncables ™ Desktop solution:
You can sync pictures, videos, docs while on the go. This feature provides effortless syncing between mini and primary desktops and/or laptops.
• you can download software that you can configure manually each time, or set it up to do it automatically
• you can program up to a certain number of devices to sync between devices
• enterprise version of syncing software will be enhanced and available at a later date (will be available to everyone)

To recap – for those that do not know – HP minis are:
• Small enough to slip into a purse
• Start at 2.3 lbs
• Measure about an inch
• 92% of a regular sized keyboard

They all contain a:
• Webcam
• 10.1 display
• VGA port (new to consumer line) – which allows you to extend to an external monitor
• 5.1 media slot
• Intel atom n270 or n280

The purpose of mini computers is to provide an affordable, compact companion to bigger, more powerful PCs. Stay light, stay right! Look into buying a mini if you think you’re current PC is too big, bulky, heavy, ugly, etc. If you need more reasons to buy a mini email me – I’ve convinced myself that it is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in my life!

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2 Comments
  • sleeplessindallas

    Good info on the mini. I love your reviews. I have been thinking about a mini for a while now. I will probably go with the HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition because I loved Linux and yeah it weighs less than the XP one:)

  • http://www.cutegeek.com Radiris

    Aww – thanks. I appreciate your comments as well. I used Linux once, in college, and it was only because there were no other computers available. I didn’t enjoy it one bit, but like everything else in life, practice makes perfect. I know many fans of Linux. As soon as I buy my own mini I’ll write about it as well, I’m debating between the pink and white one because my work laptop is black and its already old and boring. I’m leaning towards the white though because my portable drive (the one I reviewed) is pink, and too much pink is ‘pepto-bism0l’ like…so white may be the winner :)