Comments on: HP Mini 1000 Netbook Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: geeknik http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-47136 geeknik Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:13:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-47136 We have 2 of the HP Mini 1000s. Very nice. However, I must advocate upgrading immediately from 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM. You'll like it even more. I had Ubuntu 9.04 and Ubuntu 9.10 beta on it, but now I have Windows 7 Home Premium on it. Very very nice. I even put Windows 7 Home Premium on my girlfriend's Mini. She's digging it too. ;) We have 2 of the HP Mini 1000s. Very nice. However, I must advocate upgrading immediately from 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM. You’ll like it even more. I had Ubuntu 9.04 and Ubuntu 9.10 beta on it, but now I have Windows 7 Home Premium on it. Very very nice. I even put Windows 7 Home Premium on my girlfriend’s Mini. She’s digging it too. ;)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-42414 Julie Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:28:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-42414 @Jane Yes, you can connect a mouse. It has a USB port. @Jane Yes, you can connect a mouse. It has a USB port.

]]> By: Jane McGuire http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-42407 Jane McGuire Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:59:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-42407 Am looking at the HP netbook computer for my elderly mother. The model number I am looking at is HP 110-1033 or 32. My question is this, can you hook up a mouse to this computer? I believe my mom will have problems with the touchpad. Thanks! Am looking at the HP netbook computer for my elderly mother. The model number I am looking at is HP 110-1033 or 32. My question is this, can you hook up a mouse to this computer? I believe my mom will have problems with the touchpad. Thanks!

]]> By: HP Pavilion dv2 Wrap Up — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39616 HP Pavilion dv2 Wrap Up — The Gadgeteer Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:42:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-39616 [...] last almost 5hrs as claimed, it lasts significantly longer than my MSI Wind and the same as the HP Mini 1000 netbook. Overall, I think HP has a nice little machine here and I like it a lot. A week with [...] [...] last almost 5hrs as claimed, it lasts significantly longer than my MSI Wind and the same as the HP Mini 1000 netbook. Overall, I think HP has a nice little machine here and I like it a lot. A week with [...]

]]> By: Gerry - Small Laptop Computers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38850 Gerry - Small Laptop Computers Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:40:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-38850 The lack of a VGA output is a pretty common complaint on the mini 1000. Paying for and lugging around an adapter is hardly taking portable computing in a direction it should be going. The lack of a VGA output is a pretty common complaint on the mini 1000. Paying for and lugging around an adapter is hardly taking portable computing in a direction it should be going.

]]> By: Mediafly for the Blackberry Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38157 Mediafly for the Blackberry Review — The Gadgeteer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:20:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-38157 [...] headset- which is also OK since I don’t have one. However, now the stuff is playing over my HP Mini 1000’s speakers! How funny! Apparently I need to tweak the Bluetooth some [...] [...] headset- which is also OK since I don’t have one. However, now the stuff is playing over my HP Mini 1000’s speakers! How funny! Apparently I need to tweak the Bluetooth some [...]

]]> By: CoverBee Laptop / Netbook Sleeve Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37702 CoverBee Laptop / Netbook Sleeve Review — The Gadgeteer Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:31:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-37702 [...] HP mini 1000 netbook slides effortlessly into the CoverBee netbook sized [...] [...] HP mini 1000 netbook slides effortlessly into the CoverBee netbook sized [...]

]]> By: The HP Pavilion dv2 is a HOT notebook — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37697 The HP Pavilion dv2 is a HOT notebook — The Gadgeteer Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-37697 [...] two different netbooks so far. First it was the MSI Wind and then we did a team review of the HP mini 1000. The netbook form factor is great for travel. It fits easily into a gear bag and typically weighs [...] [...] two different netbooks so far. First it was the MSI Wind and then we did a team review of the HP mini 1000. The netbook form factor is great for travel. It fits easily into a gear bag and typically weighs [...]

]]> By: The HP Pavilion dv2 - A vacation from my Macs — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37508 The HP Pavilion dv2 - A vacation from my Macs — The Gadgeteer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:25:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-37508 [...] all the time. This one is almost pearly in color. But  it doesn’t have any swirls like the HP Mini 1000 that we [...] [...] all the time. This one is almost pearly in color. But  it doesn’t have any swirls like the HP Mini 1000 that we [...]

]]> By: Deal of the Day - $30 off coupons for the HP Mini 110 — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37288 Deal of the Day - $30 off coupons for the HP Mini 110 — The Gadgeteer Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:29:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-37288 [...] finish. Plus, FREE Upgrade to 160GB Hard Drive from 16GB SSD. The HP Mini 110 XP replaces the HP Mini 1000 XP model that we reviewed here. It has the Black Swirl HP Imprint Finish. Plus, FREE Upgrade to [...] [...] finish. Plus, FREE Upgrade to 160GB Hard Drive from 16GB SSD. The HP Mini 110 XP replaces the HP Mini 1000 XP model that we reviewed here. It has the Black Swirl HP Imprint Finish. Plus, FREE Upgrade to [...]

]]> By: PdaNet for Palm OS — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37123 PdaNet for Palm OS — The Gadgeteer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:11:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-37123 [...] HP Mini 1000 Netbook, remember? Whole series of reviews by some really cool people (and me)? A major strong point was easy wireless connectivity? Remember all of that? [...] [...] HP Mini 1000 Netbook, remember? Whole series of reviews by some really cool people (and me)? A major strong point was easy wireless connectivity? Remember all of that? [...]

]]> By: Serge http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36786 Serge Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:02:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-36786 Peggy - it's the anti-virus. I've heard many horror stories about netbooks and anti-virus programs, especially with the slower double layer SSD drives. Take norton off, and use the free online scan they offer. Good luck! Peggy – it’s the anti-virus. I’ve heard many horror stories about netbooks and anti-virus programs, especially with the slower double layer SSD drives. Take norton off, and use the free online scan they offer. Good luck!

]]> By: Be.ez Netbook Sleeve Giveaway! — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36532 Be.ez Netbook Sleeve Giveaway! — The Gadgeteer Sat, 30 May 2009 15:03:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-36532 [...] available in five fun colors. They are made to fit the current crop of 10″ netbooks like the HP Mini 1000 and MSI Wind that we’ve reviewed here on The [...] [...] available in five fun colors. They are made to fit the current crop of 10″ netbooks like the HP Mini 1000 and MSI Wind that we’ve reviewed here on The [...]

]]> By: Peggy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36207 Peggy Wed, 27 May 2009 01:28:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-36207 I have had the Mini for 3 months now, too. I love it and feel I should get a commission from HP for all of the potential sales I've made when people come up to me while using it! The only complaint I have is the incredible shrinking C drive disk space!!! I seem to lose a little bit each week/day. I adjusted the System Restore setting a little bit lower and it bumped me back up to about 700 MB space, which was much better than 90 MB it started hovering around. Now it is approaching 500 MB. I even declined to update Java. I've become very territorial about it, almost borderline obsessive. Deleting itunes downloads and pictures as soon as I transfer them, defragging, deleting cookies. What else can I do? What is eating my MB's? The only programs I'm running are Norton Internet Security, itunes and Picasa. And they don't take up that much space. HELP and suggestions, please! I have had the Mini for 3 months now, too. I love it and feel I should get a commission from HP for all of the potential sales I’ve made when people come up to me while using it! The only complaint I have is the incredible shrinking C drive disk space!!! I seem to lose a little bit each week/day. I adjusted the System Restore setting a little bit lower and it bumped me back up to about 700 MB space, which was much better than 90 MB it started hovering around. Now it is approaching 500 MB. I even declined to update Java. I’ve become very territorial about it, almost borderline obsessive. Deleting itunes downloads and pictures as soon as I transfer them, defragging, deleting cookies. What else can I do? What is eating my MB’s? The only programs I’m running are Norton Internet Security, itunes and Picasa. And they don’t take up that much space. HELP and suggestions, please!

]]> By: KwaxKwax http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35955 KwaxKwax Sat, 23 May 2009 16:12:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-35955 Which is better between HP Mini, Eee PC and MSI Wind? I heard they are the top three among the other netbooks. Which is better between HP Mini, Eee PC and MSI Wind?
I heard they are the top three among the other netbooks.

]]> By: Seagate Replica PC Backup Appliance Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34239 Seagate Replica PC Backup Appliance Review — The Gadgeteer Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:00:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-34239 [...] it on the two laptops that I tested, but it seemed to take a over 2hrs or so to backup 9GB on my HP mini 1000 netbook (running XP) and several hours to backup 40GB on the HP Touchsmart TX2 (running [...] [...] it on the two laptops that I tested, but it seemed to take a over 2hrs or so to backup 9GB on my HP mini 1000 netbook (running XP) and several hours to backup 40GB on the HP Touchsmart TX2 (running [...]

]]> By: Rob Tillotson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-33639 Rob Tillotson Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:54:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-33639 @Jon - for charging in the car, I'd recommend a cheap inverter. You don't need one of the big brickish ones to power a netbook -- one of the little 75W ones that sits right in the 12V jack is plenty, and should cost only about $25-30. Even if HP had an official car adapter it would probably be more expensive than that :) @Jon – for charging in the car, I’d recommend a cheap inverter. You don’t need one of the big brickish ones to power a netbook — one of the little 75W ones that sits right in the 12V jack is plenty, and should cost only about $25-30. Even if HP had an official car adapter it would probably be more expensive than that :)

]]> By: Jon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-33623 Jon Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:44:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-33623 BTW model is 1035nr BTW model is 1035nr

]]> By: Jon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-33622 Jon Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:43:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-33622 I bought this for class to take notes with... I have since loaded Ubuntu and upgraded the ram from 1gb to 2gb... For light use I use it now more than my blackberry for emails and basic uses. I wasnt looking for high performance or HD video when I bought it. It does do everything that I bought it for though... Runs all ms office products, atleast with Ubuntu resumes to fully working in a few seconds so makes me use it more than my options... Only things I have found I dont like about it... HP doesnt make a car charger for it and battery life is a little too short if I have to use it for all my classes... Most of the time not a problem though... Lastly the BT drivers that come with it wont allow me to sync my blackberry curve... I can still tether over BT for internet access though... Considering Im a student money is an issue so buying another battery to last one more class almost isnt an option atm... I bought this for class to take notes with… I have since loaded Ubuntu and upgraded the ram from 1gb to 2gb… For light use I use it now more than my blackberry for emails and basic uses. I wasnt looking for high performance or HD video when I bought it. It does do everything that I bought it for though… Runs all ms office products, atleast with Ubuntu resumes to fully working in a few seconds so makes me use it more than my options… Only things I have found I dont like about it… HP doesnt make a car charger for it and battery life is a little too short if I have to use it for all my classes… Most of the time not a problem though… Lastly the BT drivers that come with it wont allow me to sync my blackberry curve… I can still tether over BT for internet access though… Considering Im a student money is an issue so buying another battery to last one more class almost isnt an option atm…

]]> By: Saddleback Leather Company Laptop Sleeve Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-33258 Saddleback Leather Company Laptop Sleeve Review — The Gadgeteer Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:07:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-33258 [...] it doesn’t have room for the power adapter. But, it’s not bad at all when used with the HP Mini 1000 netbook. There is plenty of room for the power brick and a mouse in the bag and the total weight is 6lbs 11 [...] [...] it doesn’t have room for the power adapter. But, it’s not bad at all when used with the HP Mini 1000 netbook. There is plenty of room for the power brick and a mouse in the bag and the total weight is 6lbs 11 [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-33042 Kelly Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:56:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-33042 I have been ticked myself. I bought this mini from best buy and love it and the folks at best buy of course told me it had bluetooth and I believed them. The booklet says it has bluetooth and it is in the systray. I could not get any correct word from anyone at HP after the 6 times I kept calling. They kept putting me on hold to find an answer. I am finding out by googling that my computer does not have bluetooth. I am very upset as this is one of the reasons I bought the computer. It really should say on the box or in the booklet that it does not come equipped to do bluetooth. I have been ticked myself. I bought this mini from best buy and love it and the folks at best buy of course told me it had bluetooth and I believed them. The booklet says it has bluetooth and it is in the systray. I could not get any correct word from anyone at HP after the 6 times I kept calling. They kept putting me on hold to find an answer. I am finding out by googling that my computer does not have bluetooth. I am very upset as this is one of the reasons I bought the computer. It really should say on the box or in the booklet that it does not come equipped to do bluetooth.

]]> By: Stephen Heaney http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-32226 Stephen Heaney Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:00:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-32226 Overall a very good small/light weight machine with an excellent keyboard for those of us with big hands---and yes you know what that means????? Big feet silly Yes it would be nice if the keyboard was back lit and the screen moved back a tad bit further but overall I love it and get about 3.5 hours batter life. I chose this unit because of it being solid state with no HD or fan to break. Has anyone seen any long term reliability data on the flash drive vs. the hard drive units? Overall a very good small/light weight machine with an excellent keyboard for those of us with big hands—and yes you know what that means?????

Big feet silly
Yes it would be nice if the keyboard was back lit and the screen moved back a tad bit further but overall I love it and get about 3.5 hours batter life.
I chose this unit because of it being solid state with no HD or fan to break.
Has anyone seen any long term reliability data on the flash drive vs. the hard drive units?

]]> By: Luis Pavon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-32123 Luis Pavon Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:07:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-32123 I just got my HP Mini 1033cl at Fry's for $329.00 and so far this is what I've got from it. Pros; small, Fast, awesome bright display, perfect for a carputer. it runs just as good as my Dell D620 with a dual core processor. Cons; No VGA out, No Bluetooth, PATA Hard Drive rather than a SSD. That's it for now, like i said I just bought it yesturday, we'll see a few weeks from now. ;) Overall, I'm very happy with it! I just got my HP Mini 1033cl at Fry’s for $329.00 and so far this is what I’ve got from it.

Pros; small, Fast, awesome bright display, perfect for a carputer. it runs just as good as my Dell D620 with a dual core processor.

Cons; No VGA out, No Bluetooth, PATA Hard Drive rather than a SSD.

That’s it for now, like i said I just bought it yesturday, we’ll see a few weeks from now. ;)

Overall, I’m very happy with it!

]]> By: HP mini 1000 Netbook Webcam Issue — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-31143 HP mini 1000 Netbook Webcam Issue — The Gadgeteer Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:02:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-31143 [...] I was working on my review of the HP mini 1000 netbook, I remember testing the webcam and thinking how dark and grainy the picture was. Rob and I talked [...] [...] I was working on my review of the HP mini 1000 netbook, I remember testing the webcam and thinking how dark and grainy the picture was. Rob and I talked [...]

]]> By: HP Mini 1000 Review (The Gadgeteer) : Small Laptops and Notebooks http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/09/hp-mini-1000-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-30856 HP Mini 1000 Review (The Gadgeteer) : Small Laptops and Notebooks Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:08:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12107#comment-30856 [...] The Gadgeteer (Part 1) (keep in mind it’s a series and not just one [...] [...] The Gadgeteer (Part 1) (keep in mind it’s a series and not just one [...]

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