HP Mini 5101 Netbook Stalked on Video

I have only had the HP Mini 5101 netbook for a day and I am already getting some good mobile use out of the little laptop. I am impressed with the metal casing that makes this thing feel like a tank, something that could be important for the road warrior. The keyboard is very nicely done for touch typists; it is 95% of full size and the chiclet keys are perfectly spaced. The only complaint I have so far is the F-key row at the top. HP made the poor decision to make the F-keys, F1 – F12, to not be the default keypress. That means you must use the Fn key in conjunction with them to hit an F-key, and that bites.

This short video shows off the construction of the Mini 5101 and all of the ports and connectors. You can also see how little bulk the 6-cell battery adds to the small size of the netbook. The full specs of the 5101 as reviewed are after the jump.

HP Mini 5101 specs:

  • CPU: Intel Atom N280, 1.66 GHz (533 MHz FSB)
  • RAM: 1 GB (2 max.)
  • HDD: 160 GB
  • DISPLAY: 10.1-inch, 1024×600
  • WEBCAM: 2 MP
  • COMMUNICATION: 802.11 a/b/g draft n; Optional Gobi 3G; Bluetooth
  • PORTS: 3- USB, VGA out, audio in, audio out, Ethernet, A/C, Multi-format card reader
  • DIMENSIONS: 10.30 x 7.09 x 0.91 in (262.0 x 180 x 23.2 mm)
  • WEIGHT: 2.64 lbs.
  • BATTERY: 6-cell, 55 WHr
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