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HP Mini 210 10.1-Inch Netbook Review

The HP Mini 210 is the latest generation netbook that features Intel’s Atom N450/N455 processor and Intel GMA 3150 graphics solution. The HP Mini 210 netbook also features a 10.1-inch diagonal standard or optional Brightview Infinity HD LED widescreen display. The screen is bright enough to use outdoors and indoors with the lights on.

It feels almost futuristic with its textured lid and base, edge-to-edge glossy screen and concealed touchpad buttons. It offers a very solid keyboard with island-style keys, a very smooth and responsive touchpad designed for multi-touch gestures, and an enclosure that feels almost rubbery when you touch it.

Even the panel on the base of the netbook seems futuristic: you don’t have to use any tools for RAM and hard drive upgrades. Simply remove the battery, press the release buttons and pop off the cover with your fingernails.

The HP Mini 210 netbook comes in nine variants. There’s the entry-level HP Mini 210-1010NR model, and then four standard models HP Mini 210-1040NR, HP Mini 210-1055NR, HP Mini 210-1084NR and HP Mini 210-1085NR. The differences in the standard models is only in the color of the lid, but the difference between the standard and entry model lies in storage and power. The high end models HP Mini 210-1050NR, HP Mini 210-1070NR, HP Mini 210-1080NR and HP Mini 210-1090NR. comes with high speed wireless Draft N and 250GB Hard Drive.

HP Mini 210 Key Features

  • 10.1 inch WSVGA LED BrightView Infinity Widescreen Display
  • A convenient gesture user-interface lets you scroll, pinch-zoom in / out, and rotate via touchpad
  • Easy to swap the RAM and hard drive with two latches behind the back of the battery let you detach the entire back lid

HP Mini 210 Specifications

  • Operating System : Windows 7 Starter Edition (32-bit)
  • Display : 10.1 inch WSVGA LED BrightView Infinity Widescreen Display (1024 x 600)
  • Processor : Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz (667MHz FSB, 512KB Cache)
  • Chipset : Mobile Intel NM10 Express chipset
  • Graphics : Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics
  • Memory: 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM (easily self upgrade RAM to 2GB)
  • Storage : 160GB (5400RPM)/250GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive
  • Wireless Data Network: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Input/Output: Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), VGA, 3 x USB 2.0 Ports(1 is chargeable)
  • Flash Media Slot : 3-in-1 Card Slot (SD, SDHC, MMC)
  • 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel
  • Optical Drive : No Optical Drive (optional external optical drive can be connected via one of the USB ports)
  • 6-cell battery that supports up to 9.75 Hours of Battery Life
  • Dimensions: 10.55″ x 6.9″ x 0.9″~1.11″(WxDxH)
  • Weight:2.99 lbs
  • HP Imprint finish

HP Mini 210 Specifications (Entry Level Model)

The cheaper HP Mini 210-1010NR has the following variation to the above specification,

  • Storage : 160GB (5400RPM) SATA
  • 3-cell Lithium-Ion battery that supports up to 4.25 hours battery life

Upgrading HP Mini 210 Netbook Memory from 1GB to 2GB

Take note of the following;

  • The netbook comes with only 1 slot and it is populated by a 1GB memory module
  • That means you have to remove the 1GB RAM module to insert the new 2GB RAM module
  • Make sure you purchase the right memory module – a 200 pin DDR2 SODIMM notebook memory module (667MHz or 800MHz)
  • Installing the memory is a snap. You just need a tiny Philips screwdriver to remove one screw from back cover. Once unscrewed slide the door towards the screw and lift up gently. Pop out the old, pop in the new, replace the cover and boot it back up (Follow the steps outlined in easily self upgrade RAM)

Color Options

Available in 4 colors;

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver
  • Red

Software Included with HP Mini 210 Netbook

The HP Mini 210 netbook comes with a ton of goodies and multimedia software.

  • The HD enhanced video accelerator-allows for smooth full screen video playback on sites such as YouTube
  • HP CloudDrive -allows users to access iTunes playlists, photos, documents, and more
  • Norton Internet Security 2010
  • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

User Reviews

With an attractive new thin design, improved chiclet keyboard and the promise to handle high-definition content, the HP Mini 210 has the potential to be a winner. The HP Mini 210 is very competitively priced and has many models attractively priced you can pick one that suits you.

Pros

  • Solid build
  • Good battery life
  • Great keyboard
  • Excellent design

Cons

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