HP Mini 110 Review Roundup

HP Mini 110 Overview
HP Mini 110 is the second generation of 10-inch netbook from Hewlett-Packard. Compared to its predecessor, the HP Mini 110 has added more style to the mix with new color options, and also comes with a bigger, faster hard drive. Here’s an introduction video for the HP Mini 110 netbook:

Specification of HP Mini 110:

  • 10.1-inch Diagonal SD LED Anti-glare Widescreen
  • 1.60GHz Intel Atom Processor N270
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared) with up to 128MB total available graphics memory
  • 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g WLAN
  • Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
  • Dimension: 10.3″ x 6.77″ x 1.04″/1.29″ (w x d x h)
  • Weight: 2.89lbs
  • Genuine WindowsR XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3

As we can see above, the HP Mini 110 comes with a standard set of Netbook components, including an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB of hard drive, and Windows XP OS. The biggest advantage of this netbook is that it’s very competitively priced at $329. Also, the Swirl Imprint lid design that’s available in multiple colors (black, white, and pink) does make it stands out of the crowd in terms of styling.

HP Mini 110 Review Roundup
First, read the customer reviews on the HP Mini 110. You will see that most of the feedback from customers are positive, while only a few are dissatisfied with its performance and the battery that protrudes beneath the back of the computer.

The HP Mini 110 netbook is not perfect, but is definitely the company’s best netbook for consumers yet. HP has addressed the biggest complaints with the earlier Mini 1000 (no VGA port, small and slow hard drive), and has added more style to the mix with new color options, making it a much better netbook compare to its predecessor. However there are still a few drawbacks on this netbook, including the awkward vertical touchpad button, and a slightly thicker and heavier body compared its predecessor. Here are the summary of pros and cons on the HP Mini 110:

Good:

  • Excellent keyboard with wide, and flat keys
  • Stylish design with multiple color options
  • Bigger, faster hard drive than Mini 1000
  • Full-size VGA port and added USB port
  • Loud speakers
  • Reasonable price

Bad:

  • Awkward mouse buttons
  • Thicker and heavier than previous versions

Unboxing video of HP Mini 110:

Video review of HP Mini 110:

Availability
The HP Mini 110 with 6-cell battery is currently available on Amazon for $329.99. There are other merchants that offer this model of netbook such as J&R, Tiger Direct, Target, etc., but at a higer price than Amazon. Price comparison for HP Mini 110 is available here.

Conclusion
The HP Mini 110 is not the best netbook, but offers great value for the money.