infoworld.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:08
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So how much would you pay for this machine? The Mini 5101 starts at $399 and maxes out at $599. As the price goes up, HP stacks on larger hard-disk (or solid-state) drives and more RAM. HP has succeeded in delivering a smarter...
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etechreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:08
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A great net book but expensive considering the features it offers. Sum and SubstanceThumbs UpGreat keyboard, good collection of bundled software like HP 3D DriveGuard.Thumbs DownExpensive, no ExpressCard slot.Inside the TrunkPower Cables, Software Adob...
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In this review I'm going to introduce you to one of the newest netbook computers from HP. The Mini 5101 is a very compact machine designed with the business traveler in mind. When building a computer for business use, HP obviously put a lot of time int...
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Businessmen don’t use netbooks. Sure, all-day battery life would be nice for those long flights. They do fit awfully nice in most briefcases, too. And the Intel Atom is more than enough for Firefox, Excel and Skype. But the humble netbook has always be...
Durable and attractive matte black finish, Sturdy magnesium chassis, Drop protection and other business add-ons, Respectable performance, Superior battery life (with optional six-cell battery), Reasonably priced...
Clammy fingers stick on glossy trackpad, Average keyboard...
Any number of slimmer, sexier or longer-lasting netbooks might step up if you're less concerned with durability, but for road warriors, the Mini 5101 is just what the CEO ordered...
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Dressed up in a brushed aluminum cover and featuring a magnesium alloy base, the HP Mini 5101 doesn't look like your conventional netbook.Gone is the usual "plasticky" feel that most netbooks feature. HP's latest netbook looks sturdy and solid while we...
Presented in one sleek, neat little package, this netbook from HP provides relative good computing power and doesn't compromise on size or weight...
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wi-fiplanet.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:08
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Hewlett-Packard’s $400 Mini 5101, designed for road warriors, is a good case in point. It boasts grown-up features, including a built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n-draft adapter that delivered adequate if not stellar performance. Yet it’s still reasonably tiny.The 5101 has a 10.1...
The HP Mini 5101 is an impressive little machine, even if Wi-Fi is not its strongest suit. It’s by no means a desktop replacement, but that’s not what netbooks are meant to be.If you’re mobile much of the time and find yourself trying to use a BlackBerry...
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Geek.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:09
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As the netbook market matures companies have found it increasingly necessary to differentiate their products from the competition. Everyone has improved the quality and battery life of their offerings over time but more extreme measures have been neces...
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about.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:09
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HPs Mini 5101 is the successor to the very popular 2140 netbook. This netbook sports an all black look and a switch to a mixed aluminum and magnesium alloy chassis with a soft rubberized coating that gives it an extremely durable feel. H...
Very Durable Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy Case, Extremely Comfortable Keyboard, Excellent Networking Features...
Slightly Larger Dimensions for 10inch Netbook, Lacks the ExpressCard Slot of Predecessor...
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wired.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:09
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Hewlett-Packard cant get seem to stop pumping out netbooks, and its new Mini 5101 is the slickest version yet. Festooned in brushed metal, the Mini 5101 flashes a sexy, Spartan design. We love the matte, full-sized keyboard — soft on the fingertips, b...
Attractive, brushed metal aesthetic is welcome change to cluttered look found on many netbooks. Well spaced island keys reminiscent of Apple's sexy new MacBook keyboard...
Weird, choppy QuickTime performance will make latest Transformers movie look like the first Terminator. Battery life weak compared to Asus...
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Even if its not actually obvious in the mini-notebooks name, HP has put the Mini 5101 among the models their SMB range. Be that as it may, it wouldnt really be distinguished from other current consumer netbooks by its specifications, if it wasnt f...
Advocates of compact and low-priced netbooks had to wait for a long time for an outdoor suitable device with a good resolution. The HP Mini 5101 is one of the first models that have a WSVGA screen with an HD resolution of 1366x768 pixels in a 10.2 inch fo...
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A prototype unit of the HP Mini 5101 has made its way to our labs and we gave it a gentle spin to see how this netbook holds up. After all, netbook designs have been done to death right? Apparently not.A Quick RecapLike most netbooks, the Mini 5101 rel...
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HP pioneered the notion of transforming a netbook into a corporate raider. The idea seems like a budget-conscious no-brainer now, but 18 months ago the HP 2133 Mini-Note was a wolf pack of one. Since then, the netbook market has evolved - and so have...
Until UK pricing is known, it's difficult to offer a definitive verdict on the HP Mini 5101, but it's fair to say that HP has succeeded in delivering a smarter netbook...
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HP pioneered the notion of transforming a netbook into a corporate raider. The idea seems like a budget-conscious no-brainer now, but 18 months ago the HP Mini 2133 was a wolf pack of one. Since then, the netbook market has evolved--and so have HPs en...
Muchimproved mouse button/touchpad design, $25 screen upgrade delivers razorsharp images...
HDready screen makes fonts and icons look tiny, Sound is a little tinny.
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HP introduced the concept of the durable business-class netbook, and the Mini 5101 raises the bar with a more compact design and even longer battery life. This $425 machine is slightly more expensive than other netbooks, and the touchpad is a little f...
Stylish, durable design, Comfortable keyboard, Excellent performance, Good audio...
Touchpad has too much friction...
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HP is hot on the heels of Acer for the top spot in the netbook category. But lets not kid ourselves: Even though HP is very aggressive in pricing, the current Mini 1000 and even the newest Mini 110 (1030us) havent been able to keep up with the lat...
Very attractive metallic chassis. 95-percent keyboard is right up there with those on the top netbooks. Mouse buttons are quiet. Bevy of options, including an "HD" resolution, 3G, SSDs and 7200rpm HDDs. Good performance scores. 802.11n wireless capability...
Whirring noises from the fans and speedy hard drive. Options can bring up the cost significantly and arent available for purchase yet.
The HP Mini 5101 is much improved version over HPs previous netbooks, but youll have to pay extra for many of its fringe benefits—if they become available...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:10
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In the continuing evolution of the netbook, each successive generation has rapidly improved the shortcomings of the last. The HP Mini 5101 leapfrogs to the front of the line thanks to a roomier keyboard, very good battery life, and improved p...
Nearly full-size keyboard; durability features; available integrated wireless broadband; long battery life; office suite included...
Some fan noise...
The HP Mini 5101 delivers long battery life and slightly improved performance, which puts it on the top of the netbook heap...
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infosyncworld.com Updated: 2011-08-28 02:10:10
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We got our hands on the new HP Mini 5101 10.1-inch netbook, featuring a 95% QWERTY spill-resistant keyboard.
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