subject: Good Laptop Under $500 That Works Too [print this page] The HP Mini 5102 netbook mini computer is a great little carry along that is under $500 and can do all the basics in computing like Internet and e-mail with ease. The little 10-inch netbook computer weighs just 2.8lbs. and features very appealing case design with a metallic finish in either black, blue or red. Read on for the specifications and how the Mini fared in testing. HP Mini 5102 Specifications
Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Business, Small Business, Netbook Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition Processor Name: Intel Atom N450 Processor Speed: 1.67 GHz RAM: 1 GB Weight: 2.8 lb Screen Size: 10.1 inches Storage Capacity: 160 GB Networking Options: 802.11n Primary Optical Drive: External Price : $400.00 at HP Pros: The case on the HP Mini 5102 is very nice with a metallic look, the netbook comes in colors blue, red and black. This netbook mini computer features some really fast hard drives. You will also get to use this netbook all day with its ability to give off 11 hours battery life. The HP Mini 5102 is also a great buy the configuration above is going for $400 and You get Windows 7. Cons: The only bad side of owning the HP Mini 5102 is that if you want to buy extras it's kind of expensive but you don't really need the extras to run the computer so it's not really that big of a negative. Also the speed tests showed the HP Mini 5102 doesn't really perform at the level of full sized laptops but it can do all the basics like Internet and e-mail.
