HP broke onto the netbook scene with their HP Mini 311. Not only is this computing device attractive and good-looking—it's also easy to use. However, there are drawbacks to this HP model, including a difficult-to-use touchpad, a complete lack of video-output and an old processor. For more side-by-side comparisons and objective reviews, visit our netbook page.
Design:
The HP Mini is big, hefty and does not fit the average mold. It features an 11.6-inch HD display which makes viewing webpages and documents much easier with less scrolling. The 311 isn’t much heavier than many of the mini-computers of its size, but with a weight of 3.2 pounds it certainly is stocky.
Aside from its large screen and bulky size, the HP Mini is stylish. The keyboard is 92 percent of the full size of a standard keyboard. The touchpad features two buttons along the lower half, which is a similar setup to those found on a full laptop. Even though these two buttons are good sized and are nice to have instead of a single bar, they are stiff to press down on. On the left side of the exterior there is one USB port and one HDMI port. On the right side are an Ethernet, VGA, two USB ports, headphones and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.
This HP computer is great for playing games, watching movies and listening to music. The HP Mini 311 features speakers for listening to music in HD quality, a built-in VGA webcam for chatting with friends and smooth playback of 1080p HD video. Software such as the integrated HP QuickSync is also available on the device, which allows you to sync files, photos and videos with your primary PC if it's connected to the same network. The 311 can easily access the internet so you can email, chat, shop, bank and browse all on your portable device.
User Interface Features:
The HP Mini 311 uses an Intel Atom N270 processor which contains both its pros and cons. Using an Intel Atom processor is good for reliable performance; however, using the N270 won’t deliver the type of performance that could be achieved with a better processor. It allows you to perform the basic tasks such as email, web surfing and word processing, but not too many applications can be opened at once. The Intel Atom N270 includes Nvidia Ion graphics that allow the HD video files to play and gives you the ability do to some basic gaming. For those tasks that don't require graphics, the Nvidia Ion won’t slow down or speed up the performance.
Memory/Battery Life:
The memory on the portable device is not a key feature. There is only 1GB of RAM and 160GB of hard drive memory. The Mini’s battery lasts more than 5 hours. That gives you enough time to get a few things done on the to-do list with your computer but not enough to make it through an entire day.
Summary:
The HP Mini 311 is a great device if you are looking for a netbook with HD quality and a few multimedia features. However, fast isn’t in this portable device’s vocabulary, and with the large size and heavier weight, it isn’t all that easy to carry. Although, if you want a computing device without many of the bells and whistles and aren’t particular about the battery life, HP may have designed the right product for you.
Design:
The HP Mini is big, hefty and does not fit the average mold. It features an 11.6-inch HD display which makes viewing webpages and documents much easier with less scrolling. The 311 isn’t much heavier than many of the mini-computers of its size, but with a weight of 3.2 pounds it certainly is stocky.
Aside from its large screen and bulky size, the HP Mini is stylish. The keyboard is 92 percent of the full size of a standard keyboard. The touchpad features two buttons along the lower half, which is a similar setup to those found on a full laptop. Even though these two buttons are good sized and are nice to have instead of a single bar, they are stiff to press down on. On the left side of the exterior there is one USB port and one HDMI port. On the right side are an Ethernet, VGA, two USB ports, headphones and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.
This HP computer is great for playing games, watching movies and listening to music. The HP Mini 311 features speakers for listening to music in HD quality, a built-in VGA webcam for chatting with friends and smooth playback of 1080p HD video. Software such as the integrated HP QuickSync is also available on the device, which allows you to sync files, photos and videos with your primary PC if it's connected to the same network. The 311 can easily access the internet so you can email, chat, shop, bank and browse all on your portable device.
User Interface Features:
The HP Mini 311 uses an Intel Atom N270 processor which contains both its pros and cons. Using an Intel Atom processor is good for reliable performance; however, using the N270 won’t deliver the type of performance that could be achieved with a better processor. It allows you to perform the basic tasks such as email, web surfing and word processing, but not too many applications can be opened at once. The Intel Atom N270 includes Nvidia Ion graphics that allow the HD video files to play and gives you the ability do to some basic gaming. For those tasks that don't require graphics, the Nvidia Ion won’t slow down or speed up the performance.
Memory/Battery Life:
The memory on the portable device is not a key feature. There is only 1GB of RAM and 160GB of hard drive memory. The Mini’s battery lasts more than 5 hours. That gives you enough time to get a few things done on the to-do list with your computer but not enough to make it through an entire day.
Summary:
The HP Mini 311 is a great device if you are looking for a netbook with HD quality and a few multimedia features. However, fast isn’t in this portable device’s vocabulary, and with the large size and heavier weight, it isn’t all that easy to carry. Although, if you want a computing device without many of the bells and whistles and aren’t particular about the battery life, HP may have designed the right product for you.
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