The HP Mini 2140 netbook is the company’s business class version of the HP Mini 1000. Like HP’s first venture into the netbook Arena, the HP 2133 Mini-Note, the 2140 has a professional looking and sturdy aluminum finish, an excellent keyboard with wide keys, and an ExpressCard slot. But like the HP Mini 1000, this […]
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Orange and HP to offer 3G enabled netbooks in Europe
HP and wireless carrier Orange have signed a 3 year deal to distribute HP computers including the HP Mini 1000 with 3G wireless capabilities in Europe. Orange will market and distribute the computers, likely marking down the price for customers who sign up for long term data plans. The computers will first be offered in […]
HP Mini 1000 extended battery now available for order
HP has started taking orders for the extended 6 cell battery for the HP Mini 1000. This battery should fit the HP Mini 1000 with Windows XP, the HP Mini Mi Edition (with Linux) or the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition, although you might want to paint it red if you don’t want it […]
How to fix the dark webcam on the HP Mini 1000
The HP Mini 1000 netbook has an excellent keyboard, a thin and light case, and a bunch of customization options. But the mini-laptop has a few quirks too, including a glossy display that reflects glare, and a webcam that takes awfully dark images. It turns out there’s a good reason for the dark camera: HP […]
HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition review
The HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition netbook is thin, light, and cheap. But it has one of the best keyboards found on any netbook, and a unique operating system based on Ubuntu Linux that sets it apart from the crowd. The Mi Edition interface is designed for users who aren’t familiar with Linux, and may […]
Mugen extends battery power, size of ultraportable laptops
Some netbooks like the Asus Eee PC 900 or 1000H or the MSI Wind seem like they’re built for third party batteries. Since the batteries Asus and MSI ship with these mini-laptops already stick out from the bottom or back of the unit, it’s not that hard for third party battery makers to create extended […]
HP Mini 1000 accessories
Looking for an extra battery, power supply, or USB DVD drive for your HP Mini 1000 netbook? The company has created a page for information about HP Mini 1000 accessories. Several items, including the spare 3 cell battery, power supply, and laptop sleeve are available today. Other items, like the VGA cable and Mini Mobile […]
HP Mini Mi Edition installer available for download
Want to turn your HP Mini 1000 netbook into an HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition computer? HP has just uploaded the Mi Edition installers to its support page. Here’s what the installer does. It downloads HP’s custom version of Ubuntu Linux designed for the HP Mini 1000 and creates a bootable flash disk on your […]
HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition is here
So look what I just got my hands on: An HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition. Actually, I’ve had a loaner HP Mini 1000 in the house for the last few weeks. But it came preloaded with Windows XP. But today I got the tools to load it up with HP’s special blend of Ubuntu Linux. […]
HP Mini 1000 padded sleeve now shipping
HP is now shipping a padded sleeve for the HP Mini 1000 netbook line. The sleeve will set you back about $20, and offers a bit of extra protection for your netbook when you throw it in the bottom of a backpack or the back of a car. While $20 isn’t exactly outrageous, I’ve always […]