Netbooks are now available in a range of bright colors that don’t perhaps suit the boardroom. Although the ‘Matte Luminous Rose’ HP Mini lives up to type, it also comes in more sensible hues. We tested the Midnight Greyh version.
The HP is slightly faster than the average netbook, although a WorldBench 6 score of 38 is still well short of even the slowest ultraportable, if you require something only for checking email and browsing the web on the move, it ought to be adequate.
The keyboard, according to HP. is 93 percent of a full-size model. It’s very usable, enabling you to type with barely an error. The keys are well spaced, while the accompanying touchpad supports some multitouch gestures. This can be turned off while you’re typing, and its textured surface makes it easier for your fingers to find without looking down. Read the rest of this entry »



















