Pros

  • Good screen with edge-to-edge glass
  • Large multitouch pad

Cons

  • Audible fan noise even at rest
  • Bulky battery

At A Glance

Nothing particularly impressive nor disappointing distinguishes the HP Mini 210, but the price is right.

Manufacturer’s Description

The slim and stylish HP Mini 210 lets you surf the Web, stay connected, and enjoy your favorite digital entertainment wherever you go. Exclusive, integrated software keeps you in sync with your life by letting you e-mail, chat, and access your files from just about anywhere, instantly.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number WA543UA
Processor
Processor type Atom N450
Processor speed 1667.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 1000.0 MB
Display
Display size 10.1 inches
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 160.0 GB
Drive Controllers Serial ATA II
Other storage
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Number of Included Batteries 2
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 10.5 inches
Depth 7.5 inches
Height 1.5 inches
Weight with Accessories 3.6 pounds
Weight 3.0 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Included Software Adobe Reader 9; CyberLink DVD Suite; ArcSoft Webcam Companion 3; HP MediaStream; Microsoft Works 9
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • All-In-One Flash Memory Card Reader
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Carrying Case/Cover
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)
Other Hardware Wireless Optical Mouse
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 108 Mbps IEEE802.11g
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) Yes
Memory Stick PRO 1
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Bluetooth Yes
Slots
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
PC Card Slots 0

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 38
Battery
Battery Life 6:34  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 1023  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 704  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 648  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 1296  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 1323  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 757  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 459  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 531  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 1406