The specs actually don't look that bad. Sure, the processor is features in every other netbook out there but the inclusion of Intel HD graphics, a full sized spill resistant keyboard, metal hinges with actual metal pins, and thick plastic design kind of put it above the rest. Sure, it might take up as much space as two Eee PC 1001P's stacked on top of each other but it is physically stronger and capable of playing HD video.
However, HP doesn't include an HDMI out port and that is disappointing especially since so many HD capable netbooks offer that now. It is also disappointing to see a lack of Windows 7 Home Premium and for HP to still be pushing Windows XP. Netbook manufacturers don't have much more time to include Windows XP with their products. I think Microsoft gave them an ultimatum saying that Windows XP will no longer ship on computers (including netbooks) by January 2011.
I don't understand why netbook manufacturers insist of putting the gimped 7 Starter or XP on netbooks when even the modern bottom basement models are capable of running 7 Home Premium without issues (even the Media Center program so long as you playback SD content).
However, it is hard to complain about all of that when HP includes Intel HD graphics and a rather "rugged" netbook for a price less than $300.
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