HP Mini 311

HP Mini 311

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Developer	Hewlett-Packard Company
Release date	September 24, 2009 (2009-09-24)
Introductory price	$399.99 US, £335 UK
Media	160, 250 or 320 GB 2.5" HDD or 80GB SSD
Operating system	MS Windows XP, MS Windows 7
CPU	Intel Atom N270 (single core 1.6 GHz), or N280 (1.66 GHz)
Memory	1, 2 or 3GB DDR3
Display	11.6" (29.5 cm) 1366 x 768 LED-backlit TFT LCD
Input	Keyboard Touchpad Microphone 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
Connectivity	10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN 3 USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 Flash Memory card reader Bluetooth (optional) 3 USB, 8P8C Ethernet, 9-pin D-sub, HDMI
Dimensions	11.4" (29 cm) (L) x 8.03" (20.4 cm) (W) x 0.78-1.20" (2-3 cm) (H)
Weight	1.5 kg

The HP Mini 311 is a netbook computer manufactured and sold by HP. This netbook is a notable model as it is the first netbook to use the Nvidia Ion platform, which allows hardware acceleration of High-definition video and increased gaming performance. It went on sale on HP's online store on September 24, 2009 for $399.99^[1].

The laptop can be customized with either the Intel Atom N270 or N280 and uses the nVidia GeForce 9400M G graphics used in the ION platform. The unit is equipped with 1 GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM soldered to the motherboard and a SO-DIMM slot which allows an upgrade to 2 GB or 3 GB. The netbook has a 160 GB, 250 GB, or 320 GB SATA hard drive @ 5,400 RPM. There are options for a external DVD burner or DVD burner/Blu-ray reader combo drive, as netbooks do not have integrated optical drives due to their small size. The Mini 311 has a 11.6" Led-backlit BrightView widescreen with a 1366 x 768 resolution and has an integrated webcam standard. Wi-Fi card options include Wireless G or Wireless N cards with optional Bluetooth and as well as optional Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, AT&T or Sprint. I/O connectors include a 5-in-1 removable card reader, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a Fast Ethernet port, a VGA output, an HDMI output. The netbook uses Altec Lansing stereo speakers.

In some regions, including Europe, the device is sold under the Compaq brand.

References

1. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/hps-ion-infused-mini-311-netbook-now-on-sale-starts-at-400/

External links

• Official Site
• CNET Review