HP Mini 311-1025NR 11.6-Inch Black Netbook - Up to 6.25 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Buy New: $819.95
as of 7/30/2010 08:58 EDT details
New (1) Used (2) Refurbished (2) from $435.00
Seller: lgi_electronics
Rating:  20 reviews
Color: black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Atom N270
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Free Memory Slots: 1
Display Size: 11.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 17.2 x 10.3 x 4.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VM258UA#ABA
Model: VM258UA#ABA
UPC: 884962639306
EAN: 0884962639306
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
 | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor (512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB) | | | 2 GB DDR3 RAM (1 Dimm), Max supported: 3 GB | | | 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive | | | 11.6" Diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768), NVIDIA ION LE for Windows 7 with up to 895MB total graphics memory | | | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, Up to 6.25 Hours of Battery Life |
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Product Description
The Internet is at the center of modern life keeping you connected and informed through email, IMs, RSS feeds, social networking sites and Search. Keeping up often requires time shifting with companion devices like netbooks. Powered by energy-efficient Intel Atom processors, the HP Mini 311 is optimized for Web access and can handle standard productivity apps - but is light enough to carry everywhere at just 3.22 pounds. Its 16:9 11.6-Inch diagonal HD LED BrightView display makes viewing HD content and two documents side by side possible. The 92 percentage of full-size keyboard enables much more efficient and comfortable use than texting (or typing on smartphone keyboards) for most. The touchpad has buttons at the bottom for intuitive use. The HP Mini 311 is the perfect device for staying productive, informed, in touch and entertained on the go.
And because this notebook is loaded with Windows 7, everyday computing is faster, simpler, and more reliable. Managing files is so much easier and speedier with enhancements like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews. Plus, great new features like HomeGroup and Windows Media Center take you into the future of computing. 11.6 Diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768) Webcam with integrated microphone NVIDIA ION LE Graphics with up to 895MB total graphics memory Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers 802.11b/g WLAN 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD Ports - 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone-out/Microphone-in, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 11.4 (W) x 8.03 (D) x 0.78-1.20 (H) inches Approximate Unit Weight - 3.22 pounds
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 Best of Both Worlds November 26, 2009
Game Fan (New York)
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
I bought this netbook off of hp.com, not off Amazon, just to be clear. I'm reviewing this model as it contains windows 7, not XP. My specs are as follows:
* Black Swirl
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
* Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N280 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2, 667Mhz FSB)
* 2GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* NVIDIA ION with a 5-in-1 Digital Media slot (For the N280 processor)
* 11.6" diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768)
* HP Mini Webcam
* Wireless-G Card
* HP Color Matching Keyboard
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* External LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
* Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Price: $579.98
Tax: $52.52
Shipping: $29.00
GRAND TOTAL: $661.50
1st impressions....quite impressed. Size is very convenient, I find the keyboard comfortable. The trackpad is way too sensitive and I had to disable tap functions just to use it.
I think these 11.6" screens are really the sweet spot for screen resolution, I find it very comfortable for viewing and light work. I don't like dim screens in battery mode, so my battery life is about 4 hours.
It's definitely not as fast as my Core 2 duo, but hey...its a netbook. I'm using a logitech nano wireless mouse which works great other than it prevents the computer from re-booting or starting if left plugged in during re-start. I still have to iron that out.
The external DVD drive works well, although it adds weight to the package. If going to the office, I will probably leave it at home.
This is my first time using windows 7 and its definitely much more friendly than vista, with limited pop ups. I haven't tried out any HD quality movies yet, but regular AVI's look pretty smooth.
I'm definitely looking forward to the new version of flash, and I intend to try out Warcraft III on here one of these days. Still a work in progress. All in all, very fun to use, uber convenient, light, excellent screen resolution for a netbook, and a good deal of power for its class. I'll see if I can post product pics of my own netbook.
Awesome mini computer December 24, 2009
Busy Executive (Long Island, NY)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have the HP Mini 311 netbook, custom configured with 3GB memory, Windows 7 and HP's new 80GB solid state disk. Overall, it's a great combination of power and small size, and I never feel like I'm surrendering much versus using my high-powered desktop or conventional laptop.
In terms of construction quality, I give it four stars. It seems fairly solid and doesn't get too hot on the outside (important in a small PC like this). The keyboard is comfortable to use, reminding me somewhat of the feel of the new Apple wireless keyboard. It has adequate USB connectors, although a few are placed rather closer together than I like (a big memory stick blocks one of the ports). It also has slots for a variety of memory cards - I'm a photographer, and I like that I don't need to bring an external reader with me now. I'm not thrilled with the pattern HP etches into the plastic case, but I guess that's a pretty small complaint.
With the 1.66 processor, 3 GB of memory and the SSD, it's fast to boot...maybe about 30 seconds with Windows 7, and faster when resuming from "hibernate". I especially like the SSD. Not only is it fast, it's also cool, nearly half a pound lighter than a conventional disk, quiet and vibration free - you don't know when the disk is being accessed unless you glance at the disk lights. 80GB is more than adequate for me on a small system like this.
I get about about six hours battery life typically. I tend to use a Bluetooth mouse, which seems to drain the battery faster than I expected. It also seems to take a while to recharge, compared to other systems I have. Still, with the small size of the unit, I can easily carry a pair of batteries and work all day without plugging in - very handy.
The wireless networking works well and seems fast. I've used it on open, WEP and WPA2 networks with good results. I don't have the built-in broadband adapter - instead, I use the very good Verizon MiFi card which looks like a standard 802.11g access point to the netbook. I prefer this so I can have my iPod and other devices online all at once, versus just the computer.
The display is small for my aging eyes, but usable. Color, contrast and brightness are good, and while I would prefer to be sitting at a larger screen, it's not as bad as I thought it might have been.
The HDMI port works well, syncing easily with my TV. One feature I wish I could have would be an Apple-style mini displayport output in addition to the HDMI. I have a 27" iMac that provides for MDP input, but so far I can't find a way to connect HDMI to it. Still, this is a fairly minor issue (and frankly more of Apple's problem than HP's).
Overall, a great choice in a small system you can actually do productive work on.
Very nice netbook December 7, 2009
HeGe (CA USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I purchased the netbook for my wife, but would not mind getting one for myself, too. This version of the HP 311 has enough RAM (2GB) and hard disk capacity (250GB), and it has Windows 7 Home Premium.
It is small and neat, the keyboard is quite ok, and the display/resolution is surprisingly good. Setup was automatic and simple, and soon the netbook was connected to our (hidden) WiFi. I connected it to my 46" Samsung TV (LN46A650A) to check out the HDMI connector and it looked very good. We haven't had a chance to test the battery life, so can not comment on that.
BTW, the price shown on Amazon was over $600, but I was charged for just over $500. Not cheap, but this is probably the best you can get in this class.
Great netbook, but make sure it fits your needs December 28, 2009
Kraziken (Bothel, Wa United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
As I was changing roles, I was turning over my company laptop. I thought about buying a full size notebook, but decided to give this netbook a try.
I custom ordered mine thru HP. It seems most of the HP 311's sold in the stores had the Atom N270. Well the Atom N280 is only a $25 upgrade option. Not much difference probably in performance, but a little helps.
I also ordered the netbook with xp and only 1gb of ram, and decided to add the 2gb ram upgrade myself.
My order in all, came in under $500.
For browsing, and most applications I say this netbook works just fine. For portable machines I usually prefer the "eraser point" mouse control over the touchpad. And this netbook only confirms that feeling. If you tend to rest your palms as you type, you'll find yourself accidentally tapping the touchpad and moving your cursor around. Palms up, wrists straight, they keyboard works pretty well. The mouse buttons are a bit stiff and have a loud click sound when in use. Eventually I forget about it, but it may be a minor annoyance for some.
The construction feels pretty solid. The 11.3 size is probably the sweetspot. It is small enough that it is very portable and lightweight, yet easier to manage and use than the 10" netbooks.
As a gamer, I'm a bit disappointed in the 3-D performance. That is more a reflection of the ATOM processor. It does however handle most of the streaming video and ripped DVD performance that other netbooks can not handle. That is a nice point for me. This machine seems to be the perfect travel rig.
Battery life is pretty good, as I can get about 6 hours of run time. The LCD screen is a little glossy, but colors are nice and is an improvement from the notebooks I've used in the past.
Ultimately, there are more capable gaming machines but they are not nearly as portable. I give the product overall a 4 star rating. It will not replace a more powerful notebook, but it fills most duties. I'm sure somewhere down the line there will be a netbook with more video capabilities but it is hard to find a machine with the perfect size, power and battery life.
I've considered trading to a more powerful machine, but the size is what makes me want to keep this netbook. It's just powerful enough to satisfy most of my needs.
Great netbook! December 17, 2009
L. MATSUMOTO (Honolulu, HI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I got this HP netbook (directly from HP online) after trying out the Samsung and Acer Aspire One netbooks. The slightly larger screen and almost full-sized keyboard really makes a difference. The 10.1" screens on the Samsung and Acer were a little small and made viewing a little difficult. The almost full-sized keyboard is wonderful and makes typing so easy. As I've read in other reviews, the cursor does tend to "jump" around the page from time to time, but I think it may be due to me inadvertently touching the mouse pad when typing (this happens on my 16" Dell laptop too). Windows 7 Home Premium is great - I love the new features and interface that sort of resembles Apple. And it is definitely faster than XP or Vista. Most laptops either come with XP or Windows 7 Starter which, I understand, doesn't have all the new features.
For a little more than what you'd pay for other netbooks, you get more RAM and more hard disk space. This was one of the things that sold me on this netbook. The Nvidia Ion graphics card makes watching my online t.v. shows a breeze (I did download that latest version of Adobe Flash Player). This was another reason I settled on this fabulous netbook! Since purchasing my HP netbook, I hardly use my regular laptop.
I loaded one program I use regularly - Adobe Elements 7. And so far it works without a hitch. I also activated the Office Home and Student 2007 and that's been working fine too. Needless to say, browsing the Internet (Gmail, Facebook, even YouTube) has been working great.
I'm going to Japan in the spring and can't wait to bring this with me! I am very glad I purchased this netbook!
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