The developers working to bring Google Android to the HP TouchPad have released a video  showing how to install Android on the device. The video also shows th end result, with Android is installed.  You’ll be able to switch between Android and the webOS software that comes with HP’s tablet at will.

Check it out after the break.

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.

The new HP Pavilion dm1z looksl like oversized HP Mini 210, but in reality, it’s not muchbigger than a 10 inch netbook. There’s a slightly larger 11.6″  screen and keyboard and underneath, a powerful 1.6 GHz AMD E-350 dual core processor couple with AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics.

The new AMD E-350 is a low power chip with  “discrete level” graphics on the same piece of silicon as the CPU -  a practive pioneered by Intel with their Atom chip.  The HP DM1Z can handle 1080p HD video playback, Blu-Ray video, HD Flash, and some moderate 3D gaming without killing your battery too quickly. Or at least that’s the claim. I’ll be working to put it to the test in the coming days as I review the laptop.

The HP Pavilion dm1z has a starting price of $449.99 in the US -no word on a UK release date yet.

PC Watch is reporting that HP will soon offer both the HP Mini 110 and Mini 210 netbooks with an optional Intel Atom N570 chip.

As you probably konw, Intel’s Atom N570 is a dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.66 GHz and is a small upgrades from the current Atom N550 which has been shipping for the past few months. Both chips have the same 8.5W TDP, so any difference in battery life should be negligible.

via Netbook News

The HP Mini 1103 is the latest buiness oriented netbook from HP. It’s also relatively cheap for a business netbook, coming in at just $299 in the US.  It features the same basic design as HP’s Mini 210, but there are some differences:

• The Mini 1103 is only available in solid black.
• The Mini 1103 has a glossy lid, while the Mini 210 lid is matte.
• The Mini 210 has a touchpad with integrated left and right buttons,  but Mini 1103 has a single bar below the touchpad which you can tap to register left and right clicks.

However, besides those differences, the HP MIni 1103 and the Mini 210 are largely the same.  They feature similar island-style keyboards and rear panels which can be removed to upgrade the RAM, hard drive, or other components without a screwdriver.  A nice feature is that  both netbooks can open to a 180 degree angle, due to the way the battery and hinge have been designed.

The HP Mini 1103 should be available for purchase soon, the HP Mini 210 is available now at Amazon for £259.99

HP has updated their business netbook.   The new HP Mini 1103 is a business version of the current HP Mini 110/210 series consumer netbook. Unlike the HP Mini 5103 business netbook, the HP Mini 1103 does not have the optional HD display, touchscreen, or dual core processor.  It’s more of a budget business netbook, coming in at just $299 USD.  You can configure the HP Mini 1103 with Windows 7 Starter, SUSE Linux 11, or FreeDOS and opt for 1GB to 2GB of DDR3 RAM. It has a 7200RPM hard drive and is available in capacities from 160GB to 320GB.

The rest of the specs will be familiar reading for netbook fains – namely a  1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 and 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 processor options, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, 3 and 6 cell battery options, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a VGA port, and a combination mic/headphone jack.

You can find details specs at HP.com. The HP Mini 1103 will be available for purchase next month.

HP’s 210 netbook has been one of the top selling netbooks over the last year.  Now, the company has launched a brand new ’210′.  Unlike other manufacturers who invent a new model designation for even the slightest feature change, HP has chosen to keep the same name for this netbook, but it’s a brand new design.

There are four different versions of teh HP Mini 210 available:

• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455
• 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475
• 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 + Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator
• 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core CPU + Broadcom HD video accelerator

There’s also a choice of operating systems (Windows 7 Starter or Home premium), up to 2GB of RAM,160GB or 250GB 7200RPM hard drive and finally two screen resolutions, 1024 x 600 pixel or 1366 x 768 pixel 10.1 inch display.  A 6 cell battery is standard on all models.

HP sent one to Liliputing, and you can check out the unboxing and first impressions video after the break.

The folks at Shanzhaiben have found a notebook that copies the basic design of the HP Mini 5103, but which replaces the Atom N455/N550 processor with a dual core 1.83GHz Intel Atom D525 chip. The knockoff also has an NVIDIA ION graphics processor.

There’s also a DVD buner in this clone, and that because it’s much larger than a typical netbook. Google Translate is making it tricky to determine exactly which, but it looks like it has either an 11.6 inch, or a 14 inch display.The notebook also has VGA and HDMI ports, a 1366 x 768 pixel display, and the usual array of USB ports and mic and headphone jacks.

via Netbook News.de

The HP Mini 5103 is the latest business-class netbook from Hewlett Packard.  It uses Intel’s latest dual core Atom N550 processor although it will also be available with single core Atom N455 or N475 CPU options.  There’s also a standard fit 7200 RPM, 250GB hard drive with a free fall sensor to stop it spinning in the event of a fall.   There are some premium options as well, including a 1366 x 768 pixel HD display, a capacitive touchscreen, a Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator, 2GB of memory, and Windows 7 Professional.  The base model comes in at $399 in the States, although with the premium options, the price quickly skyrockets to around $600.

Brad, at Liliputing, got the chance to sit down with the HP Mini 5103.   You can check out his video after the break.

The folks at Netbook News.de spotted a service manual for the HP Mini 5103 which mentions that this netbook will also be available with Intel’s brand new dual core 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor. That makes sense, since Intel recently announced that the chip would be available in a number of netbooks including models from HP, Asus, Acer, Lenovo, Samsung, and others.

The rest of the specs for the new HP Mini 5103 appear to be unchanged.