HP Compaq Mini 700 Netbook

HP Compaq Mini 700

The HP Compaq Mini 700 is the latest release of netbook from HP. It packs a lot of features into its lightweight frame and offers a wide universe of options for its entry-level price. The Compaq mini 700 laptop is being released in the UK and is very similar in design to the HP mini 1000 model available in the United States. It is available with a stunning 10.2-inch widescreen display that does an amazing job of reproducing colors faithfully and provides a great brightness level for viewing in sunlight. A current Compaq Mini 700 review put the netbook at the top of their list for its feature-set and price.

The Compaq 700 Mini features an Intel Atom N270 processor that operates at 1.60 GHZ providing plenty of processing speed for your applications. It also features 1024 MB of internal memory and a 60GB SATA hard drive for storage. These both provide large enough capacities to ensure you have room for your applications, content and photos. The Compaq Mini has a slightly smaller than full-sized keyboard that makes typing easy and comfortable. It is actually 92% the size of a standard keyboard unlike other netbooks.

Your Compaq Mini 700 comes preloaded with Windows XP Home edition and includes a suite of applications to help you get started. If you want to install other applications on the Compaq Mini, you can do so from the network or from the optional USB optical drive. The Compaq Mini 700 is equipped with a 3-cell Lithium Polymer battery to give you hours of use on a single charge. The battery is easy to swap out in case you want to carry a spare for even longer sessions.

You also get an integrated webcam and microphone on the Compaq Mini that allows you to video conference right from the netbook. There are a lot of connection options on the Compaq Mini 700 as well. The unit includes an internal Wifi 802.11 b/g WLAN as well as Bluetooth. This gives you plenty of ways to connect to both the internet as well as external peripherals. To round out the network connections, the Compaq Mini 700 also includes an RJ-45 connector so you can connect to an office network if you choose.

The Compaq Mini 700 laptop also features a pair of high-speed USB connectors. These allow you to connect to even more peripherals like a mouse, storage and printers. Having both Bluetooth and USB available means that the Compaq Mini 700 can be very flexible with your connection options and will allow you to incorporate almost any external device you may need into the netbook. To round out the connections, the Compaq Mini 700 gives you an audio out connector that you can use for externally powered speakers as well as a microphone in connection for recording. Even though the unit includes a set of speakers that are 3-D Sound Blaster Pro compatible, you might want to connect it to larger speakers when you are working at your desk. Considering all the features and options that HP was able to squeeze into this very portable netbook, the Compaq Mini 700 offers a great value for its modest price.