Comments on: HP Mini 1000 Netbook vs. Fuji Lifebook

By: Reggie Sanderson

Reggie Sanderson — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:54:27 +0000

I’m using OS X 10.5.5 on an HP Mini 1000 (a 1033NR, SSD drive version) and it works like a charm. I originally had Windows and OSX dual-booting, but after noticing I never used the Windows partition, I removed it and went OS X only. I can run Windows in a VM box if necessary.

Very slick, everything works: wifi, bluetooth, sleep, even the webcam. Hell, it all works better than with the native supplied Windows XP discs.

By: Nicolas

Nicolas — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:22:18 +0000

It sounds quite interesting to hear all these spec. and stuff about the hp mini, but what am concerned about: Does it operate on dual current (120 – 240 volts)

By: Joel Slade

Joel Slade — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:20:03 +0000

I currently use an hp2133. I use the iGo Juice 70 to power it.

Tip 34 works perfectly.

http://www.igo.com/detail/IGO+6600034-02

Newer iGo power adapters require tip 134.

http://www.igo.com/detail/IGO+6601134-03

or Tip 203

http://www.igo.com/detail/IGO+6601203-01

I may be wrong, but I believe that the hp 2140 and mini 1000 use the same power adapter so the 2133 tips may work well.

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:53:02 +0000

WMWiFiRouter only seems to work on Windows phones. Am I missing something?

By: Gadgetman

Gadgetman — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:58:08 +0000

As far as using the pone as a modem, I use Wifirouter. It costs $30 and turns your cellphone into a wifi router. The amazing things is, any item that uses wifi can surn the net throught your cell phone (ipod touch, Nokia 770/810, linux net books etc). It will also work through bluetooth if you prefer.

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:30 +0000

Oh… I also ordered a new power cord from HP to keep at work, and it arrived with a yellow-coded tip. Radio Shack’s site lists 5 different yellow-tip sizes, so I might be able to find a tip there and hack a tip for the iGo unit.

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:10:50 +0000

Cliff: I have been thinking about getting a USB mini light for nighttime typing. I cannot imagine that a backlit keyboard would be a good fit on this- there is just not a lot of room for that sort of thing.

Update #2: The Drop Test. Dropping a Mini from a partially zipped shoulder bag being carried down a hall at walking speed causes it to bounce and the RAM cover to pop off. The housing around the screen popped open a bit as well- both were quickly repaired.

Drop Test #2, desk height drop resulted in no damage. The things I go through for the sake of a good review!

By: Haesslich

Haesslich — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:05:44 +0000

FubarGuy: IIRC, the answer is ‘yes it will’, but there’s an audio issue to be dealt with still. Oh, and Ethernet can be a tad wonky, IIRC.

Cliff: No netbook, and damned few notebooks (except the Apple ones) have backlit keyboards period. I wouldn’t say that’s a downside to the Mini, although the lack of a six-cell battery and the limited angle of the screen is a definite one. Oh, and the PATA drive with ZIF connector for the XP version.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:50:28 +0000

@FubarGuy: Dave Rees will talk about this exact issue in his part of the HP mini 1000 series.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:49:42 +0000

Bought the Mini at Costco, and liked it except for two things: The angle of the screen was not quite great enough. If it would have opened wider just another 5 to 10 degrees, the viewing angle would have been perfect. As it was, the maximum angle had the screen looking washed out. Secondly, the keyboard is not back-lit. Since I am not a touch-typist, I frequently need to look down at the keyboard, and in a dark setting (i.e., seminars and watching television), the Mini’s lack of back-lighting made it impossible for me to see the keys. So I returned it to Costco. Other than some Macs. anyone know of a netbook with a back-lit keyboard?

Thanks!

By: FubarGuy

FubarGuy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:11:09 +0000

I’ve been seriously looking at something like this for a Hackintosh/Dual-Boot, and have read Juile’s piece on the MSI Wind model. Any word on whether the HP will accept an OSX install too?

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:39:33 +0000

@Vern: The URL is http://edcforums.com/ I’ll fix Mark’s review.

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:13:37 +0000

The link to http://www.edcforum.com/ is showing as under construction.

By: thethirdrat

thethirdrat — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:05:57 +0000

Want one!

By: Haesslich

Haesslich — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:09:47 +0000

Mark: Indeed – I saw the same post, and the evidence is pretty compelling; just look at the photos of the cover there, then compare the ‘latch’ inside that cover to the opening on a JetFlash T3K from the Transcend website. Anyone want to try buying a stick to shove in there?

Although it’s kinda funny that HP wants to sell an 8GB stick for $90 when you can get the same drive from Transcend for about a quarter of the price… albeit not unexpected.

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:06:27 +0000

Oh… and supposedly, the HP Mini Mobile Drive is basically just a Transcend JetFlash T3K and you can attach the Mini ‘drive door’ to the JetFlash easily. (http://myhpmini.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=94)

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:57 +0000

Updates:

Power cord: Here is a 1′ C5-type power cord if the little adaptor mentioned is too short for ya- http://www.amazon.com/Notebook-Power-Cord-Cloverleaf-1Feet/dp/B001H98V90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1234323863&sr=1-1

IGo: Mine is a “Juice 70″, no longer made, and they are not offering the tip for the Juice 70.

Aegis drive and portable CD drive: I have been moving DVDs and other fun stuff to the Aegis so I an watch it without a drive. It is amazing how much stuff you can pack in 160Gb!