
They're hard to discover how netbooks could become much cheaper, but each new generation drives the price floor down, offering better parts for less. The HP Mini 110 (1030US) is no exclusion, incorporating a lot components we loved about the Mini 1000 with a few minor advances and a importantly less cost tag. The Atom C.P.U. is the equivalent, only the 60GB, 4,200-rpm spinning drive we called sluggish on our first look has been revved up. Add onto that an improved feature set that now includes an Ethernet port, among other updates, and you have a solid deal. A few complaints, including the obnoxious computer mouse buttons, the Mini 110 is a better package overall.s of download article.
OK: Budget-friendly version of one of our favorite Netbooks.
Not OK: Thicker and heavier than previous versions; included file-syncing software didn't impress us.
Specifications:
Price as Tested: $329.00 Direct
Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
Processor Name: Intel Atom N270
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Weight: 2.6 lb
Screen Size: 10.1 inches