HP is adding more Netbooks to its HP Miniseries to reach as prices as low as $279.99 and to add features like 3G wireless networking on the more expensive ones. Note that Windows XPminis come with 1GB of memory, while Linux ones can get up to 2GB. It should be expandable, but is Microsoft trying to shoot itself in thefoot here? Here are the highlights of this new offering:
HP Mini 1101
- Windows XP, Vista, XP Pro (this should be a popular option) or no OS
- 32GB SSD or up to 250GB HDD
- EVDO or HSDPA 3G wireless option
- $329.99, available on June 1st.
HP Mini 110 XP Edition
- Windows XP
- 1GB RAM
- 32GB SDD or 160GB HDD
- black (with swirl), white or pink
- From 329.99, available on June 10
HP Mini 110 Mi Edition
- Ubuntu Linux
- 2GB RAM
- 250GB HDD
- From 279.99, available on June 10