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August 2009
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The editors liked
Revamped version of one of our favorite Netbooks
Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Sturdy and durable
Includes accelerometer
Optional higher-resolution display.
The editors didn't like
Loses its ExpressCard slot
Standard Netbook components at a premium price.
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Published: 2009-08-11, Author: Dan , review by: asia.cnet.com
Revamped version of one of our favorite Netbooks; excellent keyboard and touchpad; sturdy and durable; includes accelerometer; optional higher-resolution display.
Loses its ExpressCard slot; standard Netbook components at a premium price.
A very comfortable, well made and easy to use netbook, but it's way too expensive and falls behind when compared to the CULV ultraportables it outpricesKey specs3.5mm jack, 3G, Bluetooth, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC, USB, VGA, Wi-Fi...
Abstract: HPs second netbook is the best one we’ve yet seen for design and build, and the high resolution display is another highlight. However, unimpressive battery life and high cost take the shine of an otherwise first-rate machine. ...
Until UK pricing is known, its difficult to offer a definitive verdict on the HP Mini 5101, but its fair to say that HP has succeeded in delivering a smarter netbook. Darren Gladstone ...
Abstract: So how much would you pay for this machine? The Mini 5101 starts at $399 and maxes out at $599. As the price goes up, HP stacks on larger hard-disk (or solid-state) drives and more RAM. HP has succeeded in delivering a smarter..
Abstract: A great net book but expensive considering the features it offers. Sum and SubstanceThumbs UpGreat keyboard, good collection of bundled software like HP 3D DriveGuard.Thumbs DownExpensive, no ExpressCard slot.Inside the TrunkPower Cables, Software Adob...
Abstract: In this review I'm going to introduce you to one of the newest netbook computers from HP. The Mini 5101 is a very compact machine designed with the business traveler in mind. When building a computer for business use, HP obviously put a lot of time int...
Durable and attractive matte black finish, Sturdy magnesium chassis, Drop protection and other business add-ons, Respectable performance, Superior battery life (with optional six-cell battery), Reasonably priced
Clammy fingers stick on glossy trackpad, Average keyboard
Any number of slimmer, sexier or longer-lasting netbooks might step up if you're less concerned with durability, but for road warriors, the Mini 5101 is just what the CEO ordered....
The HP Mini 5101 is an impressive little machine, even if Wi-Fi is not its strongest suit. It’s by no means a desktop replacement, but that’s not what netbooks are meant to be.If you’re mobile much of the time and find yourself trying to use a BlackBerry...