The HP Mini 2140 started out as a very desirable business netbook, and it just kept getting better from there. A product of two years' worth of improvements, the HP Mini 5102 is a masterfully engineered netbook that small business users, government officials, and even school children could carry around with pride. Everything about it is as impressively executed as the previous Mini 5101, from the metallic frame, the world-class keyboard and mouse buttons, to the all-day battery life. This version comes with a variety of improvements, including a new Intel Atom processor (and platform), almost 11 hours of battery life (via the optional 6-cell battery, though) , and new options for a carrying handle and touch screen. Although the $400, HP "Smartbuy" configuration, with the 29Wh battery (4-cell), is a terrific buy, we suggest paying $25 more to upgrade to the 6-cell option.
Hewlett-Packard Company
http://www.hp.com
- Price as Tested: $400.00 Direct
- Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Business, Small Business, Netbook
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition
- Processor Name: Intel Atom N450
- Processor Speed: 1.67 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Weight: 2.8 lb
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Screen Size Type: widescreen
- Graphics Card: Intel GMA 3150
- Storage Capacity: 160 GB
- Networking Options: 802.11n
- Primary Optical Drive: External
