NetbookTech

Both PC Magazine and LaptopMag have reviews up for the newly announced HP Mini 1000 netbook. This 10.2 inch second generation netbook, announced earlier last week, features an Intel Atom processor, Windows XP Home OS, 1GB of RAM, a 60GB HDD (or an optional SSD), and of course, a beautiful 92 percent HP keyboard. Unfortunately, HP also stuck with the first generation mouse/touchpad layout (ugh). Here’s what PC Magazine thought of the netbook:

“The Mini 1000 is a solid second act for HP that could teach other netbooks a thing or two about design. It could stand to learn a few things from its peers, as well.”

and here’s what LaptopMag thought of it:

“.. HP Mini’s stylish and seriously compact chassis, crisp and bright screen, and outstanding keyboard elevate it above most of its competitors and shake up the cookie-cutter netbook mold. However, those looking for a longer lasting system with a larger, faster hard drive for $50 less will prefer the $499 Samsung NC10 (which comes standard with a 6-cell battery). But those lusting after a stylish 10-inch netbook will be beyond satisfied with the the HP Mini 1000.”