HP Releases Mini 1000 Notebook

[Andrew Baxter]

HP has started to promote its more consumer oriented netbook, the Pavilion Mini 1000, on the HP Shopping website today for $399.  While the actual product page and ability to buy are not yet up, it's clear that early this week you'll be able to punch the buy button on yet another new netbook to enter the market.

Since the only thing on the HP site with information on the Mini 1000 is a splash they're running on the homepage (see below) the exact specs are still not known.

So here is what's known:

• The price will start at $399
• Weight of 2.25lbs, therefore it must be made of plastic and not aluminum like the HP Mini-Note 2133
• Thickness of the Mini 1000 is 1" and therefore thinner than the Acer Aspire One
• The same mouse button layout is used as that on the Acer Aspire One -- the left mouse button rests on the left side of the touchpad and the right mouse button on the right side

Here is what we can safely assume:

• The Mini 1000 will have an Intel Atom processor as opposed to the VIA processor in the Mini-Note 2133
• The screen will be 10-inches
• There will be a swirl imprint finish on the body much like the rest of the Pavilion line of laptops
• Windows XP will be offered as the OS

What we don't know is whether the storage will be flash versus hard drive nor do we know what the screen resolution will be.  The hope is for a WXGA screen, but more than likely it will be WSVGA like most of the other netbooks out there.

One thing is for sure, the choice of netbooks continues to proliferate and if you have $400 burning a hole in your pocket and a strong desire to buy a portable PC then your options are becoming vast.

[Lysander]

****, was looking forward to seeing a VIA Nano machine.

[Jayayess1190]

2.25lb weight is with 3-cell battery?

[Cin']

Hmmm..This will be nice to check out a bit further, on actual release.

I saw the HP Vivienne Tam 10" Netbook, on Engadget and that one...looks kind of nice (well, to me)


Cin

[Xirurg]

it is very nice...****,I just started to enjoy my 1000h...and I still do!

[Cin']

it is very nice...****,I just started to enjoy my 1000h...and I still do!

Yes, it looks that way! Glad your still enjoying yours!~ I think Im being to *fussy* on the color choices & specifics as to what I want out of a netbook! LOL...


Cin

[Redline]

From here: http://thetechnicist.typepad.com/the...-thus-far.html

There is also word (from the leaked portion of a LaptopMag article) that the Mini 1000 is a consumer-centric spinoff model, and that the business oriented 2133 is getting its own update as well. It will presumably keep the aluminum casing and higher resolution screen, albeit at a higher price point than the 1000. No word on specs for the 2133 replacement, but it potentially keeps the VIA architecture and will likely also get a screen size bump to 10".

There will be a red coloured model with a design done by the artist Vivienne Tam. HP showed it off last month; it featured the same 10" screen and Atom processor in the Mini 1000, and was said to be available this December as well.

[Cin']

From here: http://thetechnicist.typepad.com/the...-thus-far.html


There will be a red coloured model with a design done by the artist Vivienne Tam. HP showed it off last month; it featured the same 10" screen and Atom processor in the Mini 1000, and was said to be available this December as well.

Yep! The Vivienne Tam actually look's like a nice *clutch* lol I think, that depending on the individual..it could be a good seller!

Here is a Laptopmag, article with further pic's based on the Designer Vivienne Tam...

http://blog.laptopmag.com/hp-shows-o...next-mini-note

And, Engadget latest:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/23/h...-this-decembe/

Cin

[Hahutzy]

Looks good... But I'm still waiting for Dual-Core Atoms.

[Rahul]

I really liked everything about the HP 2133 but just the very weak performance of the Via C7 processor and chipset killed it for me.

I'm really glad to see this model come out, with a larger screen in the same chassis, less bezel is always good. I really like the 1280x768 resolution vs 1064x600 in almost all netbooks and the Expresscard slot. The design is very pleasing as well.

Now its also targeted towards the consumer instead of businesses and professionals like the 2133 was, I think this may be a great success for HP and be great competition to the incredibly crowded netbook market.