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HP Mini 1000 Notebook, Intel Atom Processor N270 1.60GHz, 10.2" LED Brightview Infinity Display, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 60GB PATA Hard Drive, HP Mini Webcam, Wireless-G Card, Windows XP Home | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $849.99
Buy New: $699.78
You Save: $150.21 (18%)
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2476
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home with Service
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Pentium M
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 60
Display Size: 10.2
Model: Mini 1000
UPC: 883585978755
EAN: 0883585978755
ASIN: B001JTA59C
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.2" diagonal WSVGA HP LED Brightview Infinity Display (1024 x 600) | | • | Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.60GHz) | | • | 1GB DDR2 System Memory, 60GB 4200RPM PATA Hard Drive, 3 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery | | • | HP Mini Webcam with HP Imprint Finish (Swirl), Microphone enables clear and crisp VOIP and video conferencing conversations | | • | Wireless-G Card, Genuine Windows XP Home, HP Color Matching Keyboard, Microsoft Works 9, Windows Internet Explorer 7, Windows Media Player 11 |
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Product Description
The HP Mini 1000 is the perfect on-the-go companion for the ultra-mobile consumer. Stay connected with more people, in more places. Our HP Mini is available with an 8.9" or 10.2" diagonal display, weighs only 2.25 lb., and has a nearly full sized keyboard. Personal computing just got a whole lot smaller. Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment in a protected environment with genuine Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 Bring the Web and your favorite content to your fingertips, and connect with more people in more places while you're on the go. Surf the Internet1 without eye strain on the spacious 8.9" diagonal widescreen. This compact device is so small that you can carry it in your briefcase or bag, or even just in your hand. The HP Mini 1000 is backed by a one-year hardware warranty.
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 I'm very happy with mine but I wish ... December 22, 2008
James J. Bertram IV (Dallas, TX United States)
This is a great little netbook but for the price HP should include bluetooth and wireless n in addition to the installed b/g wireless of yesterday.
First I should mention I didn't pay the price Amazon is asking, I bought it direct from HP's site for $450 (built to order, same configuration as this model).
I also own an Acer mini with the same processor, ram, and XP.
Well after using both the Acer and the HP I much prefer the HP simply due to the beautiful screen. In other departments Acer got it right like having three usb ports, a 100GB larger and faster hard drive, and a 6 cell battery to name a few. But did I mention the beautiful screen on the HP? I love it! This doesn't come (or at least mine didn't) loaded full of ad's and crap which was very nice, there was very little to uninstall before I went to work configuring it to my personal taste and loading my software. Thank you HP for not bogging this one down with useless crap, it is very appreciated and will keep you in mind next time I'm looking for a similar product. Also I love the fact that the Windows Install CD came in the box, Acer wasn't so generous in that department.
HP really should include a nice slip case in the box, unfortunately none of the manufacturers do so I was forced to buy a generic third party case off of Amazon like everyone else, I'll post a review on the case and how it fits in a week or so once it arrives and I've tested it out.
Does anyone know if there is a way to upgrade the ram on this one yet? As far as I know there isn't but it would be nice to have 2gb verses the 1gb that it comes with. I should mention it runs pretty good on just 1gb I simply am a demanding consumer.
I usually buy most of my electronics on either Amazon, Newegg, or eBay but this time the price difference was remarkable I actually saved $250 by buying directly from HP.
I hope this review is useful to those of you out there debating which one to get, remember none of the other netbooks will even come close to this HP as far as screen quality goes but for the dollar Acer gives you a little more bang for your buck in the other departments.
 Almost, but not quite. A few glaring issues. December 18, 2008
D. Fichtner (American in Seoul, SK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had the opportunity to test this netbook for a weekend, after borrowing it from a friend.
The above review is excellent, but I'd like to add/reiterate a few important details.
1. Despite having a larger screen, the video resolution is actually lower than that of the HP netbook predecessor, the HP 2133. The HP 2133 has 1280x768 resolution. This netbook has the typical 1024x600 netbook resolution. That is a big disappointment, and a downgrade despite the larger screen.
2. The audio in/out port is a major flaw. You cannot hook headphones and a microphone in at the same time, because there is just one port! As I expected to use this netbook with skype, this was a major disappointment that is not an issue with competitors. You can, however, use the HP's built-in mic and plug headphones into the single audio port, but people I was chatting with found there was a lot of extra background noise that wouldn't have been there with a traditional headset mic.
3. The proprietary HP HP Mini Mobile Drive port for additional memory is a disappointment. HP has a habit of making such things proprietary, and charging through the nose for such additions, and it's too bad. Beware of this.
4. The case is now plastic, rather than the rugged aluminum on the 2133 model. This makes it lighter, but less impressive.
5. The webcam does not work well, unless you have a LOT of light.
6. The hinge system is different than on the 2133. It doesn't bend back quite as far. This might be an issue for taller people wanting to place the computer in their lap.
7. This netbook runs borderline hot. Not as hot as the VIA model from HP, but certainly hotter than most Atom netbooks I've played with.
Otherwise, there are lots of things to love about this little machine, as mentioned in the other reviews.
Bet netbook on the market December 15, 2008
N. Cianca (NYC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product is also listed as the HP 1035NR which reflects the correct retail price of $449.95 (Dec 2008) and can be found at the following link:
HP 1035NR 10.2-Inch Netbook (1.60 GHz Intel Atom Processor N270, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, XP Home)
Here is the review I wrote under that other entry:
The HP Mini 1035NR netbook has the same basic features as just about every other netbook that exists on the market today. The 1.6 GHz Atom and 1024 x 600 display are all standard. There isn't much to distinguish one netbook from another, but HP really did a fine job in some of the most important areas.
Before I purchased the 1035NR I had an opportunity to check out the offerings from Asus, Acer, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung and Sylvania. I was down to a choice between the HP 1035 and a Lenovo S10 (which is $50 less and comes with an express card slot).
HP has everyone beat in the most important area -- the keyboard. There is simply no other netbook on the market that has a real keyboard with good tactile feedback. As a touch typist, I can't stress the importance of this enough. Most of the other netbooks fail because they have placed the up arrow key between the "/" and the right shift key, which often results in the insertion point moving up one line when you hit the right shift key. Those that are an exception, such as the MSI or the Samsung do not have the same tactile feeling. The Lenovo keyboard is decent, but that up arrow key took it out of contention.
With the 1035NR you get somewhat less then you do with most every other netbook in the same or even lower price range. The HP comes with a small 60 GB hard drive spinning at 4200 rpm. Most others have a 160 GB at 5400 rpm. Some netbooks have more then 2 USB ports but that should be enough for almost anyone.
But this netbook is the best currently on the market. The slim design is extremely compact, with several nice touches, like the Caps Lock LED. The construction is solid, feels good when you carry it and is very light.
The glass screen is excellent, very bright and clear, similar to the unibody MacBook, though it is glossy and not so great outdoors.
The trackpad is very responsive, with a good amount of surface area. The placement of the buttons on the side, rather then below, is awkward. I had originally dismissed the HP and Acer models because of this. However, the keyboard more then makes up for the button placement and it also shaves about an inch of the netbook width. I can fit the HP in a large coat pocket, which I can't do with most of the others. The trackpad configuration software can be configured for tap and hold, which is somewhat similar to pressing the mouse and dragging. It would have been better if the HP had Mac like button-less trackpad with two finger click for right click.
The speakers are pretty impressive for such a small computer. Streaming a Netflix movie didn't suffer from rendering problems, was crisp and easy to share with another person watching.
The built in webcam works very well when it has enough light and the microphone is adequate. There is a single "hybrid" headphone/microphone port.
A VGA port is also included that uses a special connector, however the cable needs to be purchased separately. The SD slot is spring loaded and flush to the body.
I was a bit surprised that there was no printed manual included, or at least a basic printed reference of the various ports, buttons, lights, etc and that one must go to the "Help" section to get this info.
The included battery is a 3-cell unit, which is OK and seems to last about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on what you are doing. HP does have bigger batteries coming, but they are not yet available for purchase.
In a nod to Apple's packaging designers, the HP box bears some similarities to Apple's packaging.
While I ended up paying a bit of a premium for a machine with a smaller and slower hard drive then the competition, it was worth it for the keyboard, screen, compact and slim design and excellent build quality.
Best Netbook to date December 1, 2008
J. Hunter
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been keeping an eye on this "netbook" market for the past 6 months, watching dozens of various models hit the retail stores. I stumbled upon this little gem in a local Costco - it took about 3 minutes of messing around with Costco's floor model before it was apparent that this is currently the best netbook on the market right now. Here's why:
1. The keyboard is almost full sized, and is true to most industry-standard layouts. Several of the other netbooks have tiny right shift buttons and smaller buttons, and I honestly don't know how people can type efficiently.
2. The screen is 10.2 inches, whereas most netbooks are right around 9 inches. Note that the resolution is still the same; however, the extra inch is welcomed.
3. The touchpad is a decent size, and has a built-in vertical scroller, which comes in VERY handy while surfing the internet. One gripe is that the mouse buttons are located on the left and right sides of the touchpad, and they feel very awkward at first. However, after a day or two, I started using both hands to manage the mouse controls. I use my left finger to click the left mouse button, and the other to move around the mouse. So, the button placement actually didn't turn out to be a dealbreaker for me.
4. The form factor and exterior design of this netbook is far better than any others. The computer is less than an inch think, and has a very sleek look when closed.
Now, here are a few minor complaints:
1. Currently you can only get the computer with a 3-cell battery, which will get you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours. I highly recommend picking up an extra AC adapter ($49 on the HP site) in the event that you need a quick charge.
2. there is a lack of external ports on the computer - the biggest issue being the lack of a VGA port. So, if you're looking to hook this up to an external video source, then you probably shouldn't go with this model.
So, if those last 2 issues won't affect you, then I can definitively say that this is one of the best netbooks on the market right now.
Stylish and very uesable November 30, 2008
WanChaiMan (Hong Kong, China)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had been considering buying a new Macbook to replace my ageing iBook G4, which at 3 years old is getting ready to be retired. My ventures into the electronics shops to play with the Macbook brought me into contact with netbooks... and was I amazed at their price!
Although I was an Apple convert of 5 years these tiny gems seemed to be able to do everything I wanted with a mobile computer (remember I still have a functioning iBook... and a new iMac). I wanted something that was very portable and light. I wanted to be able to surf the net, read emails and type the occasional document. And I figured I could live with Windows XP at a push, so I started my research. I read all the reviews. I flipped through every PC Mag I could find. And I tested them in-store.
The HP Mini 1000 got my attention for three things
a) The stylishly compact design and high quality build
b) The almost full size keyboard
c) The amazing screen with glowing colours
Now to be honest I must admit that it looks a lot like the black MacBook (which has been discontinued) and as a Mac user I do like design. But the keyboard is so easy to type on compared with the other ones on the market. And the case is very very stylish and professional looking (unlike some of the other netbooks out there). And the edge to edge glass covered screen makes it look even more impressive. The build is solid and it is sturdy enough to throw into a backpack.
I also appreciate the lack of extra pre-installed trial software as well so I don't have to spend hours removing it.
Oh, but I forgot to mention the price! It's about 1/3 the price of a Macbook! Not bad in these bleak times.
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