HP Mini 210-3050NR Netbook (Red)
I waited for this particular version with the BEATS audio and I think it was well worth the wait.
One NOTE OF CAUTION: The amazon website shows more of a maroon shade but the actual product is bright RED.
1) Processor Speed and RAM - Would have been good to have 2 GB RAM but since this netbook was for my mom, I didn't bother to get an upgrade. But if you are using this netbook for browsing and Skype etc, 1 GB RAM is good enough.
2) Windows - OS is starter version of Win 7 and does not have all the features as such. The part that surprises me the most is that in the starter edition, you cannot change you desktop wallpaper. How wierd is that? You can change the screen saver but can't change the wallpaper. How difficult would it have been for MS to put that feature. So again this is for my mom, so I didn't care else I would have upgraded to atleast Home edition.
3) Battery - Battery life was about 5-6 hours from what i observed in the past 2-3 days.
4) Laptop gets hot - I did find that the bottom of the laptop kinda gets hot but not too much.
5) Size and Weight - The size is just awesome and its perfect to go into any bag, bit or small. Its perfect for my mom to carry it around in her bag. The weight is ok and not too much.
6) Looks - The netbook looks awesome, they have some good colors and the I love the look and feel of the netbook.
7) Camera and Sound - Decent camera and sound is pretty good and its quite comparable to my old HP laptop DV4 series.
OVERALL, I think its a great buy for $299. You get more than you can ask for. If it wasn't for my mom and if it was for me, I would have upgraded the following:
a) RAM
b) Windows 7 - Home edition from Starter
c) Upgrade the screen Resolution
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