Netbook Review UK

HP have released the successor to their current business netbook, the HP Mini 5101.  Then new one, predictably is called the 5102 and it sports some new features like an optional capacitive touchscreen and carry handle.

Design-wise, it looks quite similiar to the old model 5101 but now on the inside, it packs a Pinetrail Atom N450 processor. There are also a ton of options to configure, including a number of pricey SSDs and a Broadcom Crystal HD decoder.

Check out the full specs of the HP Mini 5102 after the break.

HP Mini 5102 Specs:

• 10.1” 1024 x 600 or 1366 x 768 matte display
• Atom N450 / N470 processor
• 4-cell (4.5 hour) battery or 6-cell (66Whr, 10 hour battery)
• 1 – 2GB RAM
• 160 / 250 5400RPM or 320GB 7200RPM HDDs
• 80 / 128GB SSD
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-FI, Bluetooth
• 3G, GPS, multi-touch capacitive touchscreen & carry handle
• Broadcom HD Decoder Card
• Available in colors: Black, Red or Blue
• Weight: 2.64 pounds (4-cell)
• Windows 7 Starter / Home Premium / Windows XP Home or Pro / SUSE Linux

In the US, the base model Compaq Mini 5102 will retail for  $399 USD,  but expect that price to skyrocket with options added like SSDs.