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Successor to HP's Mini-Note 2133 netbook, the HP Mini 1000 has a weight starting at 2.25 pounds, a keyboard nearly notebook size (92%), and a new piano black casing. As seen in the HP press release, the Mini 1000 features a wider 10-inch screen, a less than 1-inch thick exterior, and a number of configure-to-order options. The netbook has moved on up to Intel's 1.6GHz Atom Processor and has several connectivity options, including two USB ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilities. A Vivian Tam edition is also available with an optional red design, while a MIE edition automatically supports Internet functions like Skype and IM. The Mini 1000 will be selling for $399, with the other models costing somewhat more.

Tips and tricks

Check under your HP Mini 1000's battery to see if it's one of the models that shipped with a quietly included 3G modem. If you have the modem in your unit, you can get it working by following these instructions.

  • Key Specifications

    • Manufacturer
      Hewlett Packard
    • Model
      Mini 1000
    • Color(s)
      Black gloss
    • MSRP
      $399.00
    • Release Date
      October 29, 2008
  • General Specifications

    • Laptop Class
      Netbook
    • Input Type
      Keyboard, Trackpad
    • Keyboard Localization
      Built-in
    • Included Accessories
      Battery, battery charger
  • Processor

    • CPU Type
      Intel Atom N270
    • CPU Speed
      1.6 GHz
    • Multi-Core Type
      Single-core
    • Number of Processors
      1
    • 64-bit Processor
      No
    • Bus Speed
      533MHz
    • Chipset
      Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
    • Cache Type
      L2 cache
    • Cache Size
      512KB
  • Memory

    • Standard RAM
      512MB
    • Max RAM
      1GB
    • RAM Type
      DDR2 SDRAM
    • RAM Speed
      533MHz
    • Memory Module Compliance
      PC2-4200
    • RAM Form Factor
      DIMM
    • RAM Slots
      1 DIMM
  • Storage

    • Standard HDD Size
      60GB HDD; 8 or 16 GB SSD
    • Hard Drive Type
      SATA
    • Hard Drive Speed
      4200 rpm (HD option)
    • Storage Controller
      SATA
    • Memory Card Reader
      SD Memory Card
    • Optical Storage
      None
    • Optical Read Speed
      Not applicable
    • Optical Write Speed
      Not applicable
    • Floppy Drive
      None
  • Display

    • Screen Size
      8.9 inches or 10.2 inches
    • Screen Type
      LCD (TFT active matrix)
    • Max Resolution
      1024 x 600
    • Widescreen Display
      Yes
    • Display Features
      LED Backlight technology
  • Video

    • Graphics Processor
      Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    • Video RAM
      224 Mb shared video memory
    • Video Output
      VGA
    • Video Input
      None
    • TV Tuner
      None
  • Audio

    • Audio Output Type
      Speaker(s), 3.5mm stereo
    • Audio Input Type
      Built-in microphone, 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Camera

    • Camera Type
      Built-in camera
    • Camera Resolution
      0.3 megapixels
  • Networking

    • Wired Ethernet
      Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u)
    • Modem
      None
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
    • Bluetooth
      Optional
    • Cellular
      Optional
    • Cellular Carrier
      Optional
    • Wireless NIC Card
      Included
  • Ports and Connections

    • USB 1.0
      None
    • USB 1.0 mini
      None
    • USB 2.0
      2x
    • USB 2.0 mini
      None
    • Firewire 400
      None
    • Firewire 800
      None
    • PC Card Expansion Slot
      None
  • Physical Specifications

    • Width
      10.3 in.
    • Depth
      6.6 in.
    • Height
      1.0 in.
    • Weight
      2.25 pounds
    • Color
      Black gloss
  • Battery and Power

    • Battery Life
      3 hours
    • Battery Type
      Li-polymer battery
    • Battery Capacity
      Not available
    • Extended Battery Option
      AC/DC adapter
    • AC Adapter
      30W
    • AC Voltage Required
      Unavailable
  • Operating System and Software

    • OS Installed
      Microsoft Windows XP Home
    • Alternate OS
      Linux
    • Bundled Software
      Microsoft Works, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Media Player
  • Warranty

    • Parts
      1 year
    • Labor
      1 year
  • Environmental Specifications

    • Minimum Operating Temperature
      Not available
    • Maximum Operating Temperature
      Not available
    • Humidity Operating Range
      Not available
    • Shock Tolerance
      Not available
    • Vibration Tolerance
      Not available