Verizon introduced their first 4g LTE netbook last Thursday, August 4th.   The Compaq Mini CQ10-688 netbook is a slight variation on last year’s HP Mini 110 and apart from the 4g LTE connection ability, is about the same as every other netbook launched in the last 18 months.

The Compaq Mini CQ10 will run $449.99 when you sign up for a 2-year service contract in the US.  Verizon wireless plans range from $30 per month for 2GB of data to $80 per month for 10GB.  Verizon’s 4g network supports download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps.

The netbook features a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel anti-glare display, a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 1GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and a VGA webcam. It weighs about 3.1 pounds.

We got a first glimpe of HP’s new business netbook, the  HP Mini 5102, and now LaptopMag already has a review out.  The version they tested was the base model (160GB, 1GB RAM, Windows 7 Starter, 1024 x 600 display) model with a 6-cell battery.

Build quality, like the predecessing 5101 model, was excellent.   Battery life  was a staggering 10:08 hours with the 6-cell battery (only a $25 USD upgrade).

Read past the break for more observations from the review.

• Fan is a bit noisy, but the built-in speakers are good and loud.
• 7200 RPM 160 HDD improves performance
• 10:08 hours battery life
• 10:08 hours battery life (6 cell) 4:32 hours battery life with the 4 cell battery
• 2.0MP webcam is good quality esp. in low light

• 2.0MP webcam is good quality esp. in low light

• 7200 RPM 160 HDD improves performance
• 10:08 hours battery life (6-cell)
• 4:32 hours battery life (4-cell)
• 1:53 hour to charge battery to 80%, another hour for 100%
• 2.0MP webcam is good quality esp. in low light

The HP Mini 5102 is not yet available at HP Small & Medium Business.

Source: LaptopMag

HP Mini 5102

HP Mini 210, Compaq CQ10 Chart

Some new info has popped up about HP’s new Mini 210 netbook.  In this chart, form an HP affiliate catalog we discover a release date of Jan. 7th, which corresponds with the first day of CES, and some pricing details.  Perhaps more importantly for the UK market, we see mention of a Compaq model called the CQ10.  This may well be what the netbook is called when it hits UK shores.  Just like the HP Mini 311 is braned as the Compaq Mini 311c here.

Pricing in the states for the standard HP Mini 210 is$279.99 while the HD edition (high resolution display) costs $329.99 and the Compaq is the cheapest of the lot at $259.99.  We don’t have any info on UK pricing or availability at this time.

HP Mini 210

Remember the HP Mini 210 we wrote about last week?  Well, US etailer, eCost.com has listed no less nine HP Mini 210 10.1-inch netbook models, featuring the latest Intel Pine Trail M platform, including the new Atom N450 1.66GHz processor with the Intel GMA 3150 graphics.

The new netbooks also include 1GB of RAM, a 160 or 250GB hard drive with Windows 7 Starter Edition pre-installed, a 3-cell or 6-cell battery, a chicklet keyboard, integrated web camera and microphone, 802.11b/g or b/g/n WiFi, and a 5-in-1 media card reader.

There’s quite an array of colour choices:  Solid Black, Pacific Blue, Sonoma Red, Matte Black with Pattern, and Matte Silver with Pattern.  The new models start at 321 USD, or the equivalent of about 220 GBP.  Also expect a name change when it hits UK shelves, probably to Compaq Mini 210.

Via: eCost

HP Mini 110

Netbooked has an unboxing of the new 10.1” HP Mini 110 netbook.  This new netbook from HP/Compaq has a 10.1” 1366 x 768 display, Atom N280 processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Windows 7 Starter, 3-cell battery.

Peter’s first impressions:

- Great, hi-res Matte display.
- Annoying touch pad design with but flanked buttons.
- Disappointed by the 3 cell battery, though a 6 cell is available.
- Sim slot behind battery, as well as another mystery slot.

Check out the full unboxing video after the break.

HP / Compaq Mini 311c Unboxing

Brad, over at Liliputing, gives us this video unboxing of the HP Mini 311 – rebranded as the Compaq Mini 311C here in the UK.  This 11.6 inch netbook’s biggest claim to fame is it’s hi-res 1366 x 768 pixel screen, and the Nvidia Ion graphics chip to back it up.  It also helps that it’s the most affordable netbook to come with Nvidia Ion, priced at just £319.49 with free shipping at Amazon UK.  Along with the Ion graphics, this model comes with the standard netbook mod cons including an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive, Wireless, Bluetooth, HDMI,  and a 6 Cell Battery good for up to 6 hours on a single charge.

So, first impressions.  It’s noted that the keyboard is the same size as the version on the 10″ version, leaving some unused space on each side of the chassis.  Despite that, it’s not overly cramped.  The touchpad features two distinct buttons and is a good size, but could benefit from being a bit larger.  We’ll have to wait a bit for performance figures, but it should handle HD (1080p and 720p) without much problem.  It’s also possible to overclock the processor to 2ghz+ as you can read in our earlier post.

Check out the unboxing video after the break.

HP Mini 311 (branded Compaq here in the UK)

With Nvidia Ion LE, the Compaq Mini 311c (known as the HP mini 311 in the States) is already one of the best performing netbooks on the market.  However, if you’re still after more performance and don’t mind trading some battery life, head over to the HP Mini Forums where they’ve figured out how to overclock the Atom N270 processor in the 311 to 2.1ghz.  But they haven’t stopped there, it’s also reported that they have the Nvidia Ion chipset ramped up to 500mhz.  So, how are they doing it?  They use Asrock’s OC Tuner utility and make changes to that program’s config file in order to overclock the hardware.

The Compaq Mini 311c is currently in stock and shipping from Amazon UK for £319.49

MHPMini via Liliputing

11.6" HP / Compaq DM1

Netbooked has the unboxing video of the new HP Pavilion DM1, which is up for pre-order at Amazon UK for £469.99.  This new CULV processored thin & light has the same chassis at the Compaq Mini 311 but swaps out the Nvidia Ion / Intel Atom combo for Intel’s dual core SU2300 CULV processor and integrated Intel 4500MHD graphics.  The specs are rounded out by a 11.6” 1366 x 768 display, a 250GB HDD, 3GB RAM (1GB is soldered), a 6-Cell battery (10.8V, 4910mAh) and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.  There’s no integrated 3g available yet, but there is a SIM card slot.

First impressions are good, with a quality fit and finish somewhere between Acer’s 1410 and the Lenovo IdeaPad U150 on the upper end.

Check out the full unboxing video after the break.

Compaq Mini 311c netbook

The new Compaq Mini 311C is a cracker – it boasts Nvidia’s Ion graphics chip and a  11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 , competitively priced at the £349 price point.  It’s new here in the UK, but it’s already been selling for some time in the States under the HP brand name.  That means we’ve already seen the teardown pictures as well as a guide for turning it into an OSX hackintosh.

The Compaq Mini 311c rounds out the Nvidia Ion chip and 11.6″ screen with a 160gb HDD, 1GB of ram, and Atom N270 processor and the usual ports and connections. It’s available through Amazon for £328.49 & shipping immediately.

Check out the hands on and first impressions video from NewGadgets.de after the break.