Comments on: HP Mini 5102: Meet the latest business-class netbook from HP

By: Rookhawk

Rookhawk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:12:39 +0000

Here is the "stripped down" HP 5102 that was claimed to be sold at $399 during reviews but is actually $688.00.

Configurable - HP Mini 5102
VB558AV
HP Mini 5102
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
MS Windows 7 Starter Logo Label (Note : Excludes Win 7 / XP Pro downgrade OS)
Onyx (black) finish
Intel Atom N450 processor (1.66 GHz)
Intel® Atom label
Estar Label
Integrated 2MP Camera
10.1 LED-backlit HD display (1366x768) NOT available with multi-touch design
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Broadcom HD graphics decoder card Not available if HP Mobile Broadband (VB743AV) is selected.
1GB DDR2 1DIM memory (runs at 667 MHz)
160GB 7200 rpm hard drive - NOT available with WWAN Panel
Touchpad keyboard
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 2 .1
Intel 802.11 b/g/n
40W AC adapter and power cord
4-cell (29 WHr) Li-Ion battery
1/1/0 warranty
Black carrying handle
Additional accessories added from categories below will ship and invoice separately.

By: Rookhawk

Rookhawk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:12:00 +0000

Here is the “stripped down” HP 5102 that was claimed to be sold at $399 during reviews but is actually $688.00.

Configurable – HP Mini 5102
VB558AV
HP Mini 5102
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
MS Windows 7 Starter Logo Label (Note : Excludes Win 7 / XP Pro downgrade OS)
Onyx (black) finish
Intel Atom N450 processor (1.66 GHz)
Intel® Atom label
Estar Label
Integrated 2MP Camera
10.1 LED-backlit HD display (1366×768) NOT available with multi-touch design
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Broadcom HD graphics decoder card Not available if HP Mobile Broadband (VB743AV) is selected.
1GB DDR2 1DIM memory (runs at 667 MHz)
160GB 7200 rpm hard drive – NOT available with WWAN Panel
Touchpad keyboard
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 2 .1
Intel 802.11 b/g/n
40W AC adapter and power cord
4-cell (29 WHr) Li-Ion battery
1/1/0 warranty
Black carrying handle
Additional accessories added from categories below will ship and invoice separately.

By: Rookhawk

Rookhawk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:26:21 +0000

HP has done it again. Epic failure, delays, inflated expectations, no execution. That's my conclusion after having waited three weeks from announcement of their 5102 mini note to finally have it appear for sale on their website today. Once again, the specs are far different than the claims and prices.

lets enumerate them so we all understand how pathetic HP is with their bait and switch.

1. They promised us an entry price on the 5102 of $440 +/- $20.
Facts: They launch the product with $750+ price tag for the stripped down version.

2. They promise you can order with or without a carry handle.
Facts: Only comes without a handle unless you're buying a fleet of them.

3. HD screen with HD graphics/accelerator card.
Facts: ALL options for any price are <720p resolutions.

4. The cheap entry model will have 802.11 N and bluetooth
Facts: Bluetooth is more

5. Entry model comes with 6 cell extended battery, slimline battery optional.
Facts: 4 cell battery standard. Buy the $800+ model and get the 6 cell.

6. Comes with Win7 starter (to save costs)
Facts: Win7 professional only with starting price of $750

Disgusting. Frustrating. Completely inferior to the HP Mini 210HD even though it is TWICE the price.

By: Comparing netbooks

Comparing netbooks — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:23:06 +0000

[...] HP Mini 5102 [...]

By: HP Fan

HP Fan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:01:17 +0000

Are you sure the 6 Cell has a 66WHr battery? HP's documents are citing a 55WHr battery. I hope HP aren't using superior batteries during CES to garnish positive reviews and use poor batteries at launch to fool users into thinking 10 hour battery lifespans.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmisc/vac/us/p...

By: HP Mini 5102 Business Class Netbook

HP Mini 5102 Business Class Netbook — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:59:03 +0000

[...] HP is ready to launch a new business class netbook in the form of the HP Mini 5102. The netbook is powered by either a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor or a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N470 processor, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with multitouch, a 1GB of RAM, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics chip, and a 160GB hard drive with the option to upgrade to either a 250GB or 320GB hard drive. Other specs include an optional GPS, 802.11n WiFi, Windows 7 Starter Edition and a four cell battery which will give you up to four and a half hours of usage or a six cell battery with will give you up to ten hours of usage. Available in red, black and blue, the HP Mini 5102 retails for $399 upwards, depending on the specs. [Liliputing] [...]

By: HP Mini 210, 2102 and 5102 – new PineTrail netbooks from HP

HP Mini 210, 2102 and 5102 – new PineTrail netbooks from HP — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:12:11 +0000

[...] Liliputing and Liliputing and [...]

By: pauli

pauli — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:32:22 +0000

still looks like they could fit a bigger screen in that thing.

By: kombitamiri

kombitamiri — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:01:09 +0000

thanks

By: DavidC

DavidC — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:25:16 +0000

I'm torn now between this, a Samsung GO, and the new Dell Mini. I never paid any attention to the 5101 and I should have. What a nice little machine.

By: biboka

biboka — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:20:04 +0000

I just love this new model, I planed to get a 5101, but I'll wait to get this.