Comments on: Video review- HP Mini 1000 MI netbook

By: john

john — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:51:07 +0000

Great info for potential buyers of a mini, Teresa. Thanks so much.

John

By: Teresa Binstock

Teresa Binstock — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:32:16 +0000

My HP Mini runs Ubuntu 8.04, as does my other netbook (Asus 901). My HP Mini has only two USB ports, most netbooks have three. My HP’s video output is non-standard, thus an extra jack is needed. The keyboard keys seem somewhat too large. I prefer the feel and size of the Acer keyboard. My HP’s control key is so large that it can be held down (not perfectly centered on the key) and the key doesn’t always connect. The Ethernet port’s cover seems gimpy and likely to break, probably then leaving a stub of rubber in the way, thus the task of removing what will be the broken stub. The HP’s on switch seems poorly designed, and I wonder how long it will last. The screen has a tilt limit, with result that tipping the laptop for better hand angle is limited by the screen’s tilt-limit. Most Acer Aspire One models have bigger HD. All in all, my HP Mini is usable, but has the aforementioned factors that prevent enthusiastic endorsement.

By: john

john — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:58:59 +0000

Interesting comment on the HP, Teresa and curious to know why or what led you to this opinion.
I’ve been on the verge, for several months of buying a net book but can’t make up my mind which. All makes seem to have the same ’stufrf’ with the only dif possibly being the key board.
Would you mind elaborating?

Thanks,

john

By: Teresa Binstock

Teresa Binstock — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:22:48 +0000

I’ve had my HP Mini for several months, use it daily. Were I to choose again or buy another netbook tomorrow, I’d purchase an Acer Aspire One, would not get another HP Mini.

By: lance

lance — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:18:46 +0000

Ok, to be clear, itunes. Can or can’t be used on my HP mini ? If so please share…. thanks

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:01:36 +0000

Yes you could with the cable.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:54:15 +0000

Would I be able to hook this up to a video projector (using a monitor cable port) to use in a classroom?

By: john

john — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:47:26 +0000

Based on what you know and have seen in the various models you’ve tested Jim, which would you buy? In that all the critical ’stuff’ is the same for all makes, what can and should be the determining functional factor?

john

By: jaja

jaja — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:42:05 +0000

hi, help me please. i got an hp mini 1000. after i used it for a month, webcam is not found. how could i fix this problem?

By: Anthony Coons

Anthony Coons — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:22:00 +0000

I am heavily considering buying the 60GB HDD version HP Mini. I love and use iTunes dailey on my current HP HDX 16 laptop. I am hoping to run iTunes on a HP Netbook using a external HDD. Do you know if the Netbooks are capable of running iTunes? I am looking to buy in the next 2 weeks. The Netbook Im looking at has 60GB HDD, XP Home, 1GB Ram, and bluetooth. I use a wireless connection at home. But will use at wifi spots often. If iTunes will run with external HDD I am so sold. But I dont wanna waste the money if it wont run itunes, that is the main thing. I am also considering the Acer Netbook. Can you advise? Thanks

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:35:40 +0000

Power button has a spring action too.

By: me

me — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:29:54 +0000

Does The power switch have a “Spring action” like the wifi toggle or is it different because if it does…than something is really wrong with my hp mini that im using right now.

By: Teresa Binstock

Teresa Binstock — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:15:22 +0000

Read reviews about battery time. My Asus 901 with Hardy Heron has appx 3 times the battery duration of my Mini 1000 Mi. I don’t know about the Dell. Some of the newer netbooks have even longer battery time. My Mini 1000’s screen and keyboard are much nicer than my Asus 901. Many factors to consider. Another: netbooks with SSDs and no HD are said to be more durable in regard to bumps and drops. My Asus 901 (20g SSD only, plus 16g SDHC) has plenty of storage – given that I’m not storing music or photos on the 901 and have external HDs for primary storage of raw and dng photo files. For my uses (medical research), my Mini 1000 has replaced my Asus 901.

By: Daad

Daad — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:37:40 +0000

Is the hp mini 1000 mi better that the dell inspiron mini 9? for a high school student?

By: Lon

Lon — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:20:54 +0000

Is it possible for an end user to replace the SSD with a HDD? My understanding is that the keyboard must be removed to access the drive bay area. How difficult would it be? Also, can WinXP Home or Pro be loaded?

Thanks!

By: Teresa Binstock

Teresa Binstock — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:43:13 +0000

HP’s built-in desktop on my Linux-only Mini 1000 Mi was very inconvenient for me, so I used a usb.iso with Hardy Heron and installed 8.04 on my Mini 1000. As a result, I have complete access to what’s offered by synaptic, etc. If you make a Linux iso usb or CD, I suggest being near an ethernet internet source so that you can install updates right away (whether for Heron or Ibex). Some folks have issues with wifi. I did temporarily, so I installed the updates, then (in my small mountain town) had to set to WEP 64… I’m totally pleased with 8.04 as my Mini’s only OS.