HP Mini 110

The Affordable and Mobile Companion

The HP Mini 110 netbook can fit in just about anyone’s budget and can follow you where ever you go. It comes equipped with a sizable 160GB hard drive or a 32GB solid state drive and can run for up to six hours with an optional extended battery.

Whether at home, around town, cross country or across the world, you can stay connected online with the built-in Wi-Fi receiver and have a comfortable viewing experience on the netbook’s 10.1 inch display.

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HP Mini 110 XP edition Pricing and Configuration

HPDirect.com is currently offering the entry-level base HP Mini 110 XP edition at just $299.99. This affordable netbook features:

• Familiar Windows XP Operating System
• Intel Atom Processor N270 (Speed of 1.60GHz)
• 1GB System Memory
• 160GB (Hard Drive)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

HP’s recommended configuration of the HP Mini 110 XP edition costs $474.99. The slight improvement from the base configuration comes with a few extras which improve performance with a higher battery power and a slightly speedier processor. Also included is a 250GB hard drive for users who needed extra storage space on their machines.The upgrade may worthwhile to users who will expect a very long battery from their netbook, but at $175, is by no means a necessity:

• Windows 7 Starter Edition
• Intel Atom Processor N280 (Speed of 1.66GHz)
• 1GB System Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

Upgrades to Consider: These upgrades will help you take the full advantage from your new ultra mobile traveling companion:

• Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator: An added dedicated video accelerator will make video playback on your machine smoother because the process won’t hog as many resources.
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery: Maximize your time on your netbook with a 6 cell battery to make your machine work for up to six hours without needing to plug in. This upgrade is already included HP’s recommended configuration.

HP Mini 110 XP Reviews

A review by the Washington Post calls the HP Mini 110 “an econobox that delivers just enough of what you need, without spoiling you.”

CNET gives the HP Mini 110 3.5 out of 5 stars and digs the netbook’s affordable price.

Design

The HP Mini 110 has a relatively large keyboard along with a small touchpad. The machine has an attractive build and an antiglare display to cut down on reflections.

The netbook is designed with an attractive swirl imprint on the back of the black and white models. A special pink edition can be ordered from HPDirect.com.

If you’re looking for a higher level of design customization, you can also purchase a special HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje. This netbook has all same features and specifications as the computers shown above but has a unique imprint on the front and is created by Tord Boontje, an award-winning designer and professor at College of Art in London. It’s a little pricier but includes a reusable microfiber protective sleeve, a custom screen saver and 15 wallpapers made by the designer. It also allows you to make a fashion statement with your computer!

Connectivity

The HP Mini 110 XP comes with a built-in Wi-Fi adapter for internet access when you’re within range of a wireless hotspot. A mobile broadband port is available for internet access when out of range of a Wi-Fi network.

It also features 3 USB Ports which is allow you to connect up to three extra accessories to the machine such as a printer or a mp3 player. Every model also has an integrate webcam so you can video chat with friends and family online. There’s also a VGA connector which allows you to connect the netbook to an external monitor and a 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader to view files and pictures stored on flash memory cards.