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HP unveils 'affordable' notebook PCs

MANILA, Philippines - Technology company 

HP recently launched 2 consumer notebook personal computers (PCs) that promise to satisfy even the country's most discerning users.
The HP Mini 210 and the HP G42, both priced $324 & $579 , deliver "breakthrough technology, power and advanced styling" to meet Filipinos' daily needs, said Albert Mateo, country general manager for personal systems at HP Philippines.
"With these new technology and design enhancements, we offer customers a better computing and entertainment experience," Mateo said.
The HP Mini 210 targets consumers who use the PC for long periods, the company said. It provides up to 10.75 hours of battery life and has a built-in WLAN, webcam, microphone and nearly full-sized, island-style keyboard.
The HP G42, meanwhile, is said to be ideal for those who "want a productivity tool that will enable them to accomplish their daily tasks with minimal fuss."

hp G42

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The 1.24-inch thin and 2.2-kilo notebook can hold up to 500 gigabytes of storage space for work, music, photos and other multimedia content, and has a battery life of up to 5.5 hours.
"With this new range of consumer notebooks, we want to provide something to suit every lifestyle needs and usage patterns for consumers," said Paul Donovan, vice president for category operation of HP Asia Pacific.
The HP Mini 2010 is currently priced at P24,490, while the HP G42 costs P37,990.

 

HP Mini 210 vs Dell Mini 10v – Head to Head

Netbooks since the year 2009 have stormed the world of PC market. PC hardware manufacturers are working on bringing new and improved models of this tiny form factor every other day. To help you choose which one is right for you, we have formulated a quick specs-wise comparison between the HP and Dell netbooks – HP Mini 210-1080NR vs Dell Mini 10v.

HP Mini 210-1080NR

Highly portable Mini 210-1080NR has a flush-glass display and comes in four color choices: HP Imprint in matte Silver, Pacific Blue, Sonoma Red, Black Crystal. It features Windows 7 Starter edition plus quick Web access for instant surfing, synch-up and video streaming applications from HP.

Key Features of HP MIni 210 are as follows:
- Quickly get around and get things done with Genuine Windows 7 Starter
- Work productively with the 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor N450
- Enjoy the view on the 10.1" (diagonal) flush-glass WSVGA LED Brightview display (1024 x 600)
- Type comfortably with the nearly full-size keyboard (92% of standard size; much more comfortable than the thumb keys on most smart phones and PDAs)
- Start surfing in seconds with HP Quick Web
- Stay in sync with your primary PC using the HP QuickSync app
- Stream videos from other PCs easily and fast with HP MediaStream
- Store data on the 250GB (7200 rpm) hard drive
- Extend your running time with the 6-cell battery
- Express your style with the unique Pacific Blue design
- Easily go online in more locations with the integrated 802.11b/g/n WLAN
- Keep in touch through e-mail, instant messaging, video chats, and social networking, whether you’re at home, around town, or across the country
- Chat face-to-face with friends and family via the built-in webcam and preinstalled Skype application
- Travel light with the thin design (less than 2.7 lb.)

Dell Inspiron Mini 10v 

Dell Inspiron Mini 10v has everything that you can wish to have in your netbook. It is highly portable with sharp design, complete with excellent wireless connectivity and entertainment features which makes the Mini 10v exactly what you were looking for in your next device. With 7 color options, you can have the netbook in the color of your choice! Apart from all this, the Dell Mini 10v is probably the only netbook available today that can run OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.x (Hackintosh) with complete hardware support. If you are looking for a cheap Mac alternative, the Dell Mini 10v is without a doubt the way to go!

 

Key Features of Dell Mini 10v are as follows:
- Widescreen viewing: the most disturbing thing on website is left-right scrolling. Its bright 10.1″, widescreen display surface with a 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without hassle of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight.
- Social Connection: The Inspiron Mini 10v makes it even easier to stay connected to your world wherever you go. The new internal 802.11b/g WiFi connection brings you wireless technology as well as optional Bluetooth® 2.1 to stay connected all over. Dell Inspiron Mini 10v is small, virtually weightless design that lets you travel light while keeping up with your blog, video chat, instant messenger and email so that you are never disconnected from your family and friends.
- Storage: Besides 160GB hard drive option and 1GB of RAM, you can also keep your files online! Store, access, collaborate and share any type of file through a secure, simple and intuitive web browser experience. Plus, you can purchase larger accounts to store more files.
- Keyboard: The Mini 10v’s keyboard is user friendly and extremely easy to use. The keyboard is 92% of the size of a traditional laptop keyboard and you may not even feel that difference on your fingers.

- Long battery life: The Mini 10v provides an extended battery life while keeping the weight of the systems remains under 1.2kg. So no need to sacrifice light weight advantage for battery life.
- Dell DataSafeTM Online: Dell’s online backup service offers data protection by enabling customers to backup data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is easy, flexible and secure. Set up and forget it for backup of data and help protecting against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
- Dell Support Center: Dell’s centrally located, easy-to-use application provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC’s desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. Helps keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
-  Operating system: Windows 7 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard (Hackintosh)

Collecting data for laptop comparison from various sources, here is a quick head-to-head between the two said netbooks.

 

Guess the Most Popular Laptops for August 2010?

Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this site's product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. Take a closer look at the notebooks that our visitors wanted to see the most during the month of August.
n that sense, think of this list as the "most clickable laptops of the month" ... the notebooks that most of the people visiting this site are interested in learning about. Keep in mind that clicks directly on the "Most Viewed Laptops" list do not count toward the total in order to keep the list as fair as possible each month. The only clicks that count toward the monthly totals come from web searches like Google or from visitors who have clicked on a laptop.
The Lenovo G550 is still holding its #1 spot, with double the traffic over the ThinkPad X201 which came in 2nd place. New to the Top 10 this month is the ASUS UL20 at #6, the ThinkPad X100e at #7, the Toshiba Satellite M645 at #9 and finally the ASUS U33JC-A1 at #10.

1. Lenovo G550 (Still #1) - The Lenovo G550 is an update to the Value Line G530 with the primary difference being the shift from a 16:10 to a 16:9 screen. Configurations include either Intel Pentium or Core 2 Duo processor and up to 4GB DDR3 installed memory. (51,869 unique views)

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X201  (Previously #4) - The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is a 12.1-inch screen ultraportable laptop that offers the latest Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.  The X201 has an amazing 6+ hour battery life, integrated touchpad and pointing stick, full sized keyboard and the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality users have come to expect. (26,736 unique views)

3. ASUS G73JH - The ASUS G73JH is a 17.3-inch monster that has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the most powerful mobile video card available, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870. (22,478 unique views)

4. Alienware m11x (Previously #2) - The Alienware m11x notebook is an 11.6" portable gaming notebook with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Nvidia dedicated graphics.  The Alienware m11x is the most portable gaming laptop on the planet, or universe for that matter! (21,416 unique views)

5. Lenovo ThinkPad T410 (Previously #6) - The ThinkPad T410 is a 14-inch screen portable laptop targeted at business users. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T410 model features a sleek, industrial design, clean lines, a symmetrical display and wider hinges. Plus, a next-generation keyboard and touchpad that not only has a more modern look, but is also easier to use. The ThinkPad T410 comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and optional NVIDIA switchable NVS3100M 512MB graphics. (21,107 unique views)

6. ASUS UL20 (New to the Top 10) - The Asus UL20 is a thin, 12.1 inch notebook featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, integrated webcam, and up to 7.5 hours of battery life. (18,380 unique views)

7. Lenovo ThinkPad X100e (New to the Top 10) - The Lenovo ThinkPad X100e is an 11.6-inch screen ultraportable laptop. It is available in black and red color lids. The ThinkPad X100 is powered by AMD 1.6GHz Athlon Neo Single-Core MV-40 processor and AMD M780G with ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics. The X100e comes with Windows 7 installed, has up to 5 hours of battery life and weighs only 3lbs. (14,204 unique views)

8. Sony VAIO Y - (Previously #7) - The Sony VAIO Y series is a 13.3-inch screen laptop. The deceptively quick Y Series packs pleasing performance in an ultra-thin frame. An Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processor and 4GB of RAM help ensure that this PC delivers the fighting power necessary to meet your computing demands. Whether you're running multiple programs while writing a paper or streaming a movie over a wireless connection, it can handle whatever you throw its way. (13,052 unique views)

9. Toshiba Satellite M645 (New to the Top 10) - The Toshiba Satellite M640 and M645 offer a 14-inch laptop with solid performance and an attractive design at a modest price. (12,863 unique views)

10. ASUS U33JC-A1 (New to the Top 10) - The new 13-inch ASUS U33JC-A1 is the latest addition to the company's attractive "Bamboo series." Yes, when we say "Bamboo" we mean this notebook is covered in wood protected by a durable finish. If you're in the market for a classy-looking laptop with an Intel Core i3 processor, Nvidia discrete graphics, and impressive battery life, the ASUS U33JC deserves a much closer look. (10,593 unique views)

HP Mini 100e Review

The HP Mini 100e is the latest education-oriented netbook to hit the market, aimed solely at schools and skipping the standard consumer channels. This model features a unique clam shell design with integrated handle and a very rugged body. In this review we see how well it stacks up against similar models, including the Dell Latitude 2100, so you can decide if it's the right netbook for your school.

Our HP Mini 100e Specifications:

• Windows 7 Starter
• 10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600) LED-backlit display
• Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB)
• Intel GMA 3150
• 802.11b/g, 10/100 LAN
• 1GB DDR3 (2GB Max)
• 160GB hard drive and SD-card reader
• Dimensions 10.9 x 9.9 x 1.57 inches
• Weight 3.10lbs with 6-cell battery
• Battery: 3-cell 28Wh Lithium-Ion
• Warranty: 1-year (extended warranties available)
• Price: Less than $300 (price varies based on configuration and units ordered)

Build and Design
The HP Mini 100e looks unlike most of the current netbooks on the market. HP started fresh from the ground up and made a computer that is super durable, easy to use, and easy to transport. From the top down this netbook was designed to take abuse from any child, day after day, and keep working as intended. The Mini 100e has a white plastic exterior shell and a very consistent color scheme inside the notebook. The same plastic that is found on the outside is everywhere inside the netbook, including the touchpad surface and screen bezel, giving the system a very industrialized look. If you are looking for a designer netbook, look elsewhere. Features like an onboard carrying handle are all about function over form, removing the need for external cases to lug around the system. Everything about this system is aimed to please school administrators, from being simple to repair to being easy to store at the end of the day when school's let out.
The body of the Mini 100e is made of a durable plastic that seems like it would be more at home on a rugged notebook instead of a netbook. When the system is open no area around the keyboard exhibited any sort of flex. The palmrest was rock solid alone with the keyboard and trim near the screen hinges. The hinges themselves were very strong, completely without wobble, and held the screen firmly shut when the system was closed. Even the keyboard keys seemed to be a step above what was found on standard notebooks, with an etched label for each symbol instead of just being printed on the surface of the keys. 


The HP Mini 100e is very easy to upgrade, although we were surprised to not see any sort of child-deterence mechanism to prevent tampering by students. With the battery removed, two screws are revealed that hold the back cover in place. Once the cover comes off you gain access to the wireless card, hard drive, and system memory. The hard drive has partial shock protection through small rubber grommets that isolate the drive from the chassis, intended no doubt for the eventual tumble during class. Overall we can easily say this netbook is one of, if not the easiest to upgrade model on the market. 



Screen and Speaker
The screen on the Mini 100e is a 1024x576 resolution LED-backlit panel, which is standard issue on most consumer netbooks. Users looking to type long documents or view some newer webpages might be in for additional horizontal scrolling, but nothing that you wouldn't find on other similar netbooks. The screen was easily viewable under bright florescent office lights, even with the brightness turned down slightly. With our Gossen Mavo light meter we measured a peak brightness of 207 nit and an average contrast ratio of 140:1. The screen featured a matte finish which helps to reduce glare in most conditions, although it wasn't enough for using the system outdoors, as the screen wasn't powerful enough to overcome the sun's light. Color quality was average compared to other matte-finish netbooks and fine for viewing, editing, or creating images.
Users looking for the highest quality sound system on a netbook should probably look elsewhere, as the Mini 100e is labeled as having a single mono speaker only. Compared to other netbooks it is hard to say if it made a significant difference by removing the second speaker, but as with most systems bass and midrange were entirely lacking. Peak volume levels were fine for listening to presentations or YouTube videos, but if you plan on enjoying music or a movie, connecting headphones is the preferred method.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard on the Mini 100e feels very rugged while still maintaining a level of comfort that you would want on a consumer netbook. The keys seem more solid than what you would find on a standard consumer netbook or notebook. The individual key labels were etched instead of printed, meaning they won't wear off over time. The keyboard tray exhibited zero flex under strong pressure, indicating excellent support from below. I found the 92% full-size design to be comfortable to type on but if given the chance I would probably choose a standard notebook for extended typing sessions. Smaller hands might not have this problem though. The indication lights for caps lock, volume mute, and wireless on/off are integrated into the keyboard through the designated function keys.
The touchpad is a spacious Synaptics model without multitouch capabilities. The touchpad control panel has areas for gestures, but all of those are grayed out indicating those features are disabled via hardware or software. The touchpad itself was very responsive with a lightly textured touch surface. The surface was made of the same plastic as the rest of the netbook body and was very easy to move across with very little friction. The touchpad buttons are easy to trigger with a deep throw and soft feedback when pressed. Noise is minimal, so you won't have to hear hundreds of touchpad button clicks in a small classroom filled with these netbooks. 

Ports and Features
The HP Mini 100e has a good port selection, including two USB 2.0 ports (one on each side), VGA-out, LAN, modem, headphone/mic jacks, and a SD-card reader. Currently most netbooks on the market include three USB ports, but given the education target market most students probably won't be connecting a ton of devices to this netbook. Another cool feature similar to the Dell Latitude 2100 is a network activity LED on the back of the screen lid, which lets the instructor monitor if students are browsing the internet in class.

Front: Speaker vents

Rear: Handle

Left: DC-power input, VGA-out, one USB 2.0, modem

Right: Headphone/mic, SD-card reader, one USB 2.0, LAN, Kensington Lock slot

 Individual Ratings:
Software & SUpport 
Upgrade Capabilities 
Usability 
Design 
Performance 
Features 
Price/Value Rating 
 
Performance and Benchmarks
System performance was average when compared to other consumer netbook models on the market. The Mini 100e is powered by an Intel Atom N455 with a clock speed of 1.66GHz and GMA 3150 graphics. Outside of decoding locally-playyed HD video or streaming HD flash, the system had no trouble with normal activity. Office-or classroom-productivity software was no problem for the 100e, making class presentations or typing assignments a breeze. This netbook is the first model that came with Microsoft Security Essentials pre-installed for virus protection, which ran quietly in the background. Compared to other AV packages that have endless user prompts or annoying popup windows, it actually went unnoticed for a couple of days.
wPrime processor comparison results (lower scores mean better performance):


PCMark05 measures overall system performance (higher scores mean better performance):


3DMark06 measures gaming performance (higher scores mean better performance):

 Conclusion
The HP Mini 100e is one of the more interesting netbooks we have reviewed in a long time. With a design that is very reminiscent of the original OLPC with a clamshell body and builtin carrying handle, the Mini 100e is designed to be very rugged and user friendly. We found the body to be extremely durable with very little flex and just about as rigid as a ruggedized notebook. The keyboard and touchpad felt more durable than the average ones found on consumer notebooks, which should hold up to the daily abuse of a classroom setting.
The system was designed to be very easy to service from an IT standpoint, with all serviceable components quickly accessed by removing a single panel on the bottom of the chassis. Overall for a netbook designed specifically for the education market, I think HP pulled off a great design that should hold up for years without a problem.

Pros:

• Super durable clamshell body
• Strong screen hinges
• Very nice keyboard and touchpad

Cons:

• Sold only to schools