HP Mini 1115NR Review

HP Mini 1115NR Netbook is one of many subsidized netbooks on the market (available through Verizon).  It’s designed with convenience and portability in mind. If you are a fan of HP products, you are going to be familiar with what you get with 1115 NR. The device weighs only 2.25 and only 1″ thin, making it a super portable laptop solution for those who are constantly on the go.

You get the standard N270 CPU with this netbook. You also get Windows XP, which is the case with most netbooks. The keyboard is nearly full size (92%), so you should have too much trouble adapting to this machine. The screen size is 8.9″ which is a bit small for my taste, but what a lot of people have come to love. You also get 16 GB solid state drive on your laptop which should give you just enough space to take your files with you.

1115 NR also comes with a built-in web-cam. So whether you are at home or in an airport, you can participate in video conferences without too much trouble. You also get wireless G connection on Mini 1115NR which is fast enough to get work done on the go.

Overall, this is a solid netbook and a good choice if you are into HP products. The battery could be better. And I could’ve used wireless N support on this machine. But this is a green netbook and very sleek. I recommend this device to anyone who’s looking for a super portable laptop. It’s cheap too!

HP Mini 1115NR  Accessories You Should Consider:

• Case Logic LNEO-10 Ultra-portable Neoprene Notebook Sleeve
• HP NF869AA Mini Notebook Sleeve
• Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory
• HP Care Pack – 2 Year – 9×5 – Maintenance Extended Warranty

HP 1035NR Premium Foam Pouch Case

HP 1035NR is one of the better netbooks on the market, and it doesn’t come cheap. At $419, HP 1035 is on the upper-end of the netbook market. So if you spend that kind of money on a netbook, shouldn’t you invest in a protective case that keeps your netbook safe against accidents, dust, and scratches? That’s exactly what you can do with HP 1035NR Premium Double Memory Foam Pouch Case with Front Pocket.

This is a water resistant, zipper scratch-free case designed to help you protect your investment while you are on the go. Accidents happen, and the last thing you want to deal with is a broken netbook due to an unfortunate accident. This case is designed specifically for HP Mini 1000 Series (1110NR, 1120NR or 1140NR). It also provides you with enough space to fit your adapter and other add-ons for your netbook.

The foam is strong enough to protect your netbook against drops, and even if you drop coffee on this case by accident, it won’t reach your netbook. The bands inside the case keep your netbook still, so you won’t damage anything by constant movement.

Overall, this premium foam pouch case is not only affordable, but it does the job too. And it saves you a lot of headaches in the process.

HP 2140 Mini-Note Review

HP has been in the computer business for years now. Throughout these years, it has built a global brand with innovative laptop lines under Compaq and HP brand. HP’s latest target? The netbook market. HP 2140 Mini Note is a netbook that is designed to bring the HP design to the netbook world. Like most netbook these days, the device comes with an Atom N270 CPU (clocked at 1.6 Ghz). You also get 2 GB of Ram and a 160 GB HDD which should be plenty enough for most folks on the go.

Unlike most netbooks, HP 2140 comes with Windows Vista. In addition, you get a wireless N adapter that allows you to enjoy faster wireless speeds. And who wouldn’t like the web cam and the adequate 10.1″ screen.

HP 2140 Mini-Note weighs only 2.6 lbs, which is pretty portable. The design is sleek, and you can easily take this netbook with you on your travels. The keyboard is one of the best I have seen. Hp Drive Guide 3d technology is truly a life saver if you happen to drop your netbook.

I still would like to see a better screen resolution on this device. The battery lasted for about 3 hours for me, which is to be expected from a 3-cell battery. But the 6-cell batteries are not that portable, so you’ve got a dilemma on your hand.

Verdict: B+. HP Mini-Note is a decent solution for folks who are looking for a fully-functional laptop. The screen is big enough to get the job done without hurting your eyes. The design is impressive and doesn’t look cheap at all. And the keyboard is out of this world. Overall, if you are looking for an all-in-one portable solution, HP Mini Note is worth considering.