HP Mini 5102

60 reviews

Dec, 2024

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durability (18)
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keyboard (13)
battery (11)

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size (8)
usability (6)
touchpad (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews of HP Mini 5102. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and keyboard. The design and durability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the connectivity. The touchpad and size get less positive views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Mini 5102 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for HP Mini 5102

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of HP Mini 5102 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and keyboard. The portability and durability are also appreciated, but there are some negative views about the battery and design.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

HP Mini 5102 review

There are netbooks and then there's the HP Mini 5102. Or at least that's always been our impression of the 10-inch business and education targeted laptop, sinc...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Jason Cross (pcworld.com)

HP Mini 5102

The Mini 5102 is the latest in HP's line of business-optimized netbooks, featuring a ruggedized metal chassis and design elements tailored for the office road warrior. It does a great job of offering features that business users care about, but they...

Lots of options, including touchscreen display ; Good keyboard and touchpad

Expensive for a netbook ; Limited resolution

The design of the HP Mini 5102 is great for business users, but the high price doesn't buy you extra performance.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

HP Mini 5102 review: HP Mini 5102

HP Mini 5102

New Intel Atom processor; excellent build quality.

Some basic options can quickly drive up the price; small touch pad.

HP's sturdy and stylish Mini 5102 is a slight upgrade to one of our favorite Netbooks, but we had hoped for a little more fresh thinking for 2010.

Jan, 2010

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HP Mini 5102

The HP Mini 5102 is the best business netbook money can buy. That is, if you're willing to pay costly premiums for the "extras."

Metallic lid is still pretty. Fast hard drives. Blue and Red configurations. Carrying handle option. Almost 11 hours of battery life. Typing and navigating combo has few equals. Environmentally friendly.

66Wh (6-cell) battery is a costly add-on. Some degradation in speed tests. "Extras" are pricey.

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

HP Mini 5102 Review (Updated)

If you're looking for a netbook with great battery life and good durability then the new HP Mini 5102 might be exactly what you need. You can even configure this netbook with a touchscreen for a tablet-like experience. Keep reading to find out if this...

Great build quality ; Nice keyboard ; Good pre-loaded software

Weak Atom processor ; Average touchpad

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Nathan Edwards (maximumpc.com)

HP Mini 5102 Review

Is “business netbook” a misnomer? Aren't business notebooks supposed to be both portable and powerful, while emitting a confident and businesslike aura? Can a netbook ever be enough for a business user? HP is one of the few companies out there betting...

Great looks and solid construction; good keyboard; 7,200rpm HDD standard; lots of optional upgrades

Fingerprint-prone; can get extremely expensive; weird function-key switching; can't compete with CULV ultrathins

The Mini 5102 has a lot of selling points, from the great keyboard to the good-looking (if fingerprint-prone) chassis. At the base model, it’s a match for any Pine Trail netbook out there, and fully decked-out, it’s considerably better. But even after...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

HP Mini 5102

HP's sturdy and stylish Mini 5102 is a slight upgrade to one of our favourite netbooks, but we had hoped for a little more fresh thinking for 2010.

New Intel Atom processor, Excellent build quality

Some basic options can quickly drive up the price, Small touch pad

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Mike (netbooklive.net)

HP Mini 5102 review – one of the best PineTrail equiped netbooks

HP Mini 5102 review summary From the beginning, i have to say this is a more sober netbook from HP, from their business class. So, unlike other colored, glossy and joyful looking mini laptops on the market, the...

good performance for a 10 inch netbook powered netbook (for daily online use) ; good looking, at least for my taste (plus the entire body os matte) ; ergonomic chiclet keyboard, spill resistant + nice touchpad with independent click buttons ; fast...

a lot pricier than other 10 inch netbooks

From the beginning, i have to say this is a more sober netbook from HP, from their business class. So, unlike other colored, glossy and joyful looking mini laptops on the market, the Mini 5102 offers a classy look. But boy, is it good!

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Kelcey Lehrich (electronista.com)

Review: HP Mini 5102

HP goes upscale with netbooks.

Good build quality, slick design ; Full Corel office app suite ; Sharp webcam ; Quick-boot web, calendar, contact options

Still slow despite the price premium ; Counterintuitive function key shortcuts ; Poor built-in microphone

Hardware and softwareOur review unit was a base configuration. The $415 you pay for it nets 1 GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter Edition, and a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor. The professional focus is evident in the upgrade selections: higher end confi

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Geek.com (geek.com)

Review: HP Mini 5102 netbook

HP's Mini 5102 is the company's current business netbook. It's a slight refresh of the Mini 5101 that we reviewed last year. In addition to the new Intel Pine Trail processor the 5102 got a number of interesting upgrade options, including a fold-out...

Apr, 2010

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