HP Mini 5101 FM955UT 10.1-Inch Black Netbook – Up to 4.5 Hours of Battery Life

Calendar May 30, 2010 | Posted by netbook

Product Description

The HP Mini 5101 FM955UT Netbook offers commanding performance in an ultra-lightweight PC loaded with an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB 7200RPM hard drive, and the Genuine Windows XP Home operating system. Weighing in at only 2.64-pounds, the HP Mini 5101 FM955UT Netbook boasts a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an integrated 2.0 Megapixel webcam, integrated stereo microphone, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technology, Bluetooth 2.0, high-definition audio, and integrated stereo speakers. Other outstanding features include three (3) USB 2.0 ports, a Secure Digital Card reader, and integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #590 in Personal Computers
  • Brand: Hewlett-Packard
  • Model: FM955UT#ABA
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: .91″ h x 10.30″ w x 7.09″ l, 2.64 pounds
  • Memory: 1000MB DDR2 SDRAM
  • Native resolution: 10.1
  • Display size: 10.1

Features

  • Highly portable business-oriented netbook with 10.1-inch LED backlit screen
  • The 95 percent full-size keyboard, plus a touchpad, offer full-sized notebook familiarity
  • 160 GB hard drive with shock-resistant HP 3D DriveGuard
  • 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, Secure Digital memory card reader
  • Pre-installed with Windows XP

Customer Reviews

Best netbook ever owned5
I bought it fully loaded with 3G, Bluetooth, 6 cell battery, HD screen.

OS: Runs Windows 7 flawlessly. Drivers are available for all hardware including DriveGuard and the 3G modem.

Keyboard: HP has always had the best netbook keyboards. They’ve out-done themselves again with this one. You can type as fast as a full-sized keyboard (it’s 95% of regular sized). The keys are also very quiet and you can take notes in meetings without being noticeable.

3G: works perfectly with any SIM card. I’m told you can use it on CDMA networks too without SIM cards.
Bluetooth: Range and performance is far better than the older HP netbooks like the 2140.

Battery Life: 4-6 hours depending on how heavy you use it. On a plane without wireless I get a full 6 hours.

HD Screen: Can be small if you have bad eyes. Makes it possible to go days with just a netbook. I can even work in my Outlook Calendar. The screen is also NOT glossy. A huge plus in my books. I can actually use it outside and in bright rooms.

Size: Slightly larger than the HP 2140 + HP Mini 110/1000 (I’ve owned all of them), but unless they’re side by side you wouldn’t notice. The 6 cell battery DOES NOT stick out like all other HP netbooks. There is only a minor bulge of about 4-5mm.

Top Notch Netbook4
I did much research before I decided to purchase the HP 5101, after all, spending $430 on a netbook that you cannot see before you buy seemed a little risky. I’ve had it for about a week now and am glad to say that it is living up to expectation.

The specs speak for themselves, pretty much standard netbook fare, but the details of this machine set it apart. It looks great, is sturdy and feels great too. The keyboard is larger and easier to use than my last notebook – a larger device than the 5101. The keys are also very quiet and have a nice feel and rebound. One very nice addition is the soft feel to the area below the keyboard that warps around to the back of the unit. It results in a soft but durable feel, making typing that much nicer. The 5101 just feels like a well built netbook. The mouse pad is a nice design too, considering the good placement of the mouse buttons and the addition of a scroll on the right side.

The first thing I did to the 5101 was upgrade to 2g of RAM. This is a very simple process and definitely speeds it up. I also opted for the hi-cap battery, although I have not had enough time to test its actual run time. One nice feature about the battery that seems to be frequently overlooked is the built in LED indicator. Flip the netbook over and press the button to see how much battery charge is remaining. No need to power up to check the battery gauge. Nice!

Processing wise, it’s not a speed demon. This is a netbook, it’s not meant to handle large applications but for regular Internet use, email and common programs (Word, Excel, etc) it works great. The screen is one of the largest currently available but does take a little getting used to. Learning how to hide tool bars and web address bars will help maximize your on-screen experience.

The design is smart, clean and stylish. The processing is on the high end for netbooks, the unit is light, durable and comfortable. You can pick up a plastic netbook for cheaper and get it confused with your kids netbook, or you can pay a little extra for the 5101 and have a netbook that should out last and out perform.


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HP Mini 311-1025NR 11.6-Inch Black Netbook – Up to 6.25 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Calendar May 25, 2010 | Posted by netbook

Product Description

The Internet is at the center of modern life keeping you connected and informed through email, IMs, RSS feeds, social networking sites and Search. Keeping up often requires time shifting with companion devices like netbooks. Powered by energy-efficient Intel Atom processors, the HP Mini 311 is optimized for Web access and can handle standard productivity apps – but is light enough to carry everywhere at just 3.22 lbs. Its 16:9 11.6-Inch diagonal HD LED BrightView display makes viewing HD content and two documents side by side possible. The 92 percentage of full-size keyboard enables much more efficient and comfortable use than texting (or typing on smartphone keyboards) for most. The touchpad has buttons at the bottom for intuitive use. The HP Mini 311 is the perfect device for staying productive, informed, in touch and entertained on the go.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #380 in Personal Computers
  • Color: black
  • Brand: Hewlett-Packard
  • Model: VM258UA#ABA
  • Dimensions: 3.22 pounds
  • CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
  • Memory: 2GB SDRAM
  • Hard Disk: 250GB
  • Processors: 1
  • Display size: 11.6

Features

  • 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor (512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
  • 2 GB DDR3 RAM (1 Dimm), Max supported: 3 GB
  • 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
  • 11.6″ Diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768), NVIDIA ION LE for Windows 7 with up to 895MB total graphics memory
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, Up to 6.25 Hours of Battery Life

Customer Reviews

Best of Both Worlds4
I bought this netbook off of hp.com, not off Amazon, just to be clear. I’m reviewing this model as it contains windows 7, not XP. My specs are as follows:

* Black Swirl
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
* Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N280 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2, 667Mhz FSB)
* 2GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* NVIDIA ION with a 5-in-1 Digital Media slot (For the N280 processor)
* 11.6″ diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768)
* HP Mini Webcam
* Wireless-G Card
* HP Color Matching Keyboard
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* External LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
* Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Price: $579.98
Tax: $52.52
Shipping: $29.00

GRAND TOTAL: $661.50

1st impressions….quite impressed. Size is very convenient, I find the keyboard comfortable. The trackpad is way too sensitive and I had to disable tap functions just to use it.

I think these 11.6″ screens are really the sweet spot for screen resolution, I find it very comfortable for viewing and light work. I don’t like dim screens in battery mode, so my battery life is about 4 hours.

It’s definitely not as fast as my Core 2 duo, but hey…its a netbook. I’m using a logitech nano wireless mouse which works great other than it prevents the computer from re-booting or starting if left plugged in during re-start. I still have to iron that out.

The external DVD drive works well, although it adds weight to the package. If going to the office, I will probably leave it at home.

This is my first time using windows 7 and its definitely much more friendly than vista, with limited pop ups. I haven’t tried out any HD quality movies yet, but regular AVI’s look pretty smooth.

I’m definitely looking forward to the new version of flash, and I intend to try out Warcraft III on here one of these days. Still a work in progress. All in all, very fun to use, uber convenient, light, excellent screen resolution for a netbook, and a good deal of power for its class. I’ll see if I can post product pics of my own netbook.

Awesome mini computer4
I have the HP Mini 311 netbook, custom configured with 3GB memory, Windows 7 and HP’s new 80GB solid state disk. Overall, it’s a great combination of power and small size, and I never feel like I’m surrendering much versus using my high-powered desktop or conventional laptop.

In terms of construction quality, I give it four stars. It seems fairly solid and doesn’t get too hot on the outside (important in a small PC like this). The keyboard is comfortable to use, reminding me somewhat of the feel of the new Apple wireless keyboard. It has adequate USB connectors, although a few are placed rather closer together than I like (a big memory stick blocks one of the ports). It also has slots for a variety of memory cards – I’m a photographer, and I like that I don’t need to bring an external reader with me now. I’m not thrilled with the pattern HP etches into the plastic case, but I guess that’s a pretty small complaint.

With the 1.66 processor, 3 GB of memory and the SSD, it’s fast to boot…maybe about 30 seconds with Windows 7, and faster when resuming from “hibernate”. I especially like the SSD. Not only is it fast, it’s also cool, nearly half a pound lighter than a conventional disk, quiet and vibration free – you don’t know when the disk is being accessed unless you glance at the disk lights. 80GB is more than adequate for me on a small system like this.

I get about about six hours battery life typically. I tend to use a Bluetooth mouse, which seems to drain the battery faster than I expected. It also seems to take a while to recharge, compared to other systems I have. Still, with the small size of the unit, I can easily carry a pair of batteries and work all day without plugging in – very handy.

The wireless networking works well and seems fast. I’ve used it on open, WEP and WPA2 networks with good results. I don’t have the built-in broadband adapter – instead, I use the very good Verizon MiFi card which looks like a standard 802.11g access point to the netbook. I prefer this so I can have my iPod and other devices online all at once, versus just the computer.

The display is small for my aging eyes, but usable. Color, contrast and brightness are good, and while I would prefer to be sitting at a larger screen, it’s not as bad as I thought it might have been.

The HDMI port works well, syncing easily with my TV. One feature I wish I could have would be an Apple-style mini displayport output in addition to the HDMI. I have a 27″ iMac that provides for MDP input, but so far I can’t find a way to connect HDMI to it. Still, this is a fairly minor issue (and frankly more of Apple’s problem than HP’s).

Overall, a great choice in a small system you can actually do productive work on.

Very nice netbook4
I purchased the netbook for my wife, but would not mind getting one for myself, too. This version of the HP 311 has enough RAM (2GB) and hard disk capacity (250GB), and it has Windows 7 Home Premium.

It is small and neat, the keyboard is quite ok, and the display/resolution is surprisingly good. Setup was automatic and simple, and soon the netbook was connected to our (hidden) WiFi. I connected it to my 46″ Samsung TV (LN46A650A) to check out the HDMI connector and it looked very good. We haven’t had a chance to test the battery life, so can not comment on that.

BTW, the price shown on Amazon was over $600, but I was charged for just over $500. Not cheap, but this is probably the best you can get in this class.

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