Abstract: 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..
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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....
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...
Abstract: 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...
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
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...
Published: 2009-07-29, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
Revamped version of one of our favorite Netbooks; excellent keyboard and touch pad; sturdy and durable; includes accelerometer; optional higher-resolution display.
Loses its ExpressCard slot; standard Netbook components at a premium price.
HPs biz-minded Mini 5101 is a successor to the Mini 2140 (one of our all-time favorite Netbooks). It looks and feels great, but for a premium-price Netbook, we expect to get more features, not fewer.
