HP Mini 1030nr

HP Mini 1030nr
alaScore 81

210 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 210 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the energy efficiency and build quality. The size and keyboard also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the memory.

battery, keyboard, size, build quality, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) the HP Mini 1030nr is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

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Amazon review summary for the HP Mini 1030nr

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 user reviews of the HP Mini 1030nr from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, value for money, portability, battery, design

energy, memory

68% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Glad even have been a year

 

Glad even have been a year

i buy it almost 1 year ago but im not forget how easy i get this product . so now when i need somthing i browse first in this recommended seller :).

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a tough cheap near substitute to a laptop

 

a tough cheap near substitute to a laptop

okay where do i begin..... i purchased the "netbook" at the post exchange in camp Buering kuwait last september. Since then it has been to Iraq, The US, kuwait again, and back to Iraq. As you can imagine an infantryman in the army is going to use and...

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Good machine for little money

 

Good for the money. Screen a little small, keyboard good. Slow as expected (it\'s a netbook)

Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Good Battery Life","Lightweight

Screen small","Slow

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Be smart! Buy external optical drive & get software backup discs

 

Be smart! Buy external optical drive & get software backup discs

I bought this for my son in high school and paid for the upgrade download of MS Office for students. He used this everyday and found it to be durable and functional. Then...one day about 6 months into use it just stopped working. So what's the deal?...

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Great Little machine

 

Great little notebook to carry with you! light weight with an easy to use keyboard.

Adequate Storage","Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Good Battery Life","Lightweight

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wndows 7 response

 

i bought this same netbook 2 months ago its come with a factory defect because the webcam definitively never work.i first thougt that it was the result of upgrading xp to seven but i just come to buy another same piece that i just come to receive. i do...

Adequate Storage","Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Fast","Good Battery Life","Lightweight","Lovely piece

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Great replacement

 

I broke my sisters new computer that was exactly like it. The hinge kept coming unscrewed. This one is a great replacement

Adequate Storage","Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Fast","Good Battery Life","Lightweight

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UPGRADE WINDOWS 7???!!!!

 

i am from Africa, nevertheless i use to buy frequently from J&R (by my brother who lives in denver). Electronic gadgets are my hoby and J&R offers the best prices. for this precise case i come to buy this lovely net book that i really apreciate. but i...

Adequate Storage","Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Fast","Good Battery Life","Lightweight

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Great buy!

 

Small and great to use anywhere. Usually use it while I\'m watching TV in bed, but can use it anywhere there is wifi access. Works as well as my desktop!

Adequate Storage","Comfortable Keyboard","Compact","Fast","Good Battery Life","I love my netbook","Lightweight

Product Specifications

Netbook PCs offer the functionality you need for online access and so much more: from managing your business to creating home videos, plus gaming when time permits. To support your always-on lifestyle, it's time to consider the perfect companion PC. Slender, lightweight, and ultra mobile, the HP Mini 1000 series represents a convenient alternative to carrying your primary notebook PC everywhere you go. It offers quick, easy access to online resources and digital entertainment - at a compelling low price point. The HP Mini 1000 series Netbook is based on the groundbreaking Intel Atom architecture. Using proven Intel technology, Intel Atom processors provide reliable, energy-efficient performance optimized for Internet access and basic communication - making them ideal for small, Internet-driven devices like the Netbook.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Technology:Lithium polymer

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.6in
Height:1in
Weight:2.4lbs
Width:10.3in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:10.1in
Diagonal Size (metric):25.7cm
Max Resolution:1024 x 576
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:United States
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:1030nr
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP Mini

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11b/g

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Type: None

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:1.6GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Processor Number:N270
Type:Atom

RAM

Installed Size:1GB
Max Supported Size:1GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Hard Drive Features:Solid State Drive
Type:Solid state

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:16GB
Notebook Type:Netbook

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:Intel GMA 950
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