The HP Mini 5102 is geared to business travelers, but reviewers say even others will find something to like in this sturdy netbook. Gamers and students may love this model too. The well-constructed design does not feel cheap, and the sleek black case looks more business-like than the popular colorful netbooks. HP netbook Reviewers love the keyboard, which at 95 percent of full size is slightly larger than most netbooks, which have 92- or 93-percent-size keyboards.
The HP Mini 5102 uses the latest Intel Atom N450 processor.This means the Hp will have forward growing space as new operating systems roll out. Business-friendly features include a matte display, optional carrying handle and the option to add a touch screen. The base model comes with a four-cell battery, which only lasts about four hours in one test. But tests did not exact business class spreadsheet reporting and computational overlay between windows and operations.
The almost compulsory$25 upgrade to a six-cell battery is a gimm for any true business netbook user. While some reviewers say this is one upgrade worth buying, it's almost always a much more degraded time value that actually operates "in the field'. The six-cell battery claims to last more than eight hours. The HP Mini 5102 has a 10.1-inch display, but some reviewers would like to see a higher resolution. If battery life is a primary concern, the Asus netbook line gets excellent marks in this area, with some testers reporting 12 hours between charges.
