The HP Mini 311 is currently one of the best netbooks on the market, and has received a great review.
But it looks like the HP 311 is only going to get better, with a number of optional upgrades becoming available soon.
The 11.6-inch HP Mini 311 netbook is currently available with Windows XP operating system and Nvidia Ion LE graphics. The LE version doesn’t support DirectX10 (v 9 only).
It will soon be available with Windows 7 (order now) and the full Nvidia Ion graphics, making one the the very best netbooks even better.
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myhpmini found the new official HP Mini 311 “Maintenance and Service Guide” which shows the future upgrades for the 311.
The Windows 7 version will come with the full Nvidia Ion graphics, and be available in the Windows 7 Starter, Basic, Premium and Professional options. Ram can also be upgraded to 3GB total, along with an 80GB SSD, and 250GB / 320GB hard drives.
With these extra options becoming available, I have become very interested in the HP Mini 311. I have long been interested in the other ION powered netbook, the Samsung N510, and hope they release the N510 with Windows 7 and Full Ion. If Samsung wish to compete with the Mini 311, they will have to make more models available, at a lower price.
Update: The Dell Mini 311 is now available to order with Windows 7 Home Premium, for $50 extra!
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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