Netbook Review UK

HP has updated their popular  HP Mini 210 netbook.  The new Mini 210 features a new audio system, and a redesigned case (with new colors) , a higher capacity battery, and  a new integrated touchpad. The netbook retains the same $299.99 US retail starting price and is available for purchase in the US starting June 15.

The netbook is still powered by an Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and Windows 7 Starter Edition. The base model will have an Atom N455 chip and 1024 x 600 pixel display, but a higher resolution 1366 x 768 pixel screen option will be available, as will a dual core 1.5 GHz Intel Atom N550 processor option.

No word yet when this updated version in the UK, but you can buy the discounted current model at Amazon for £239.99. Read past the break for more pictures and details.

Here’s a look at some of the new features in the refreshed HP Mini 210.

While earlier models were available with black or colored lids and base plates, the new HP Mini 210 carries the color onto the keyboard area, giving the netbook a much more uniform look.

HP has also redesigned the battery so it sits flush with the base of the netbook and there’s no gap between the base and lid when the battery is removed. Basically this means the netbook will look better sitting on a store shelf if a retailer removes the battery for some reason, but it probably won’t have a huge impact on end users.