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    Mini-Note vs HP tablet vs 'other' ???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by snowyegret, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. snowyegret

    snowyegret Newbie

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    Need advice: I'll be traveling overseas for work and need major portability. I am looking for light, practical, and affordable (under $900). Speed and disk size are of average importance and I prefer XP.
    Main usage: Excel, Word, Skype, Wifi, Itunes
    Thanks!
     
    snowyegret, Jun 24, 2008
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    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    If you can handle the small screen on the Mini-Note (8.9 inches measured diagonally), that would be your best option. It fits your need for "major portability". Plus, it is decently powered to run all those applications without a problem. You can get it with Windows XP. I priced a fully loaded one at $939, but you can probably get a very good build for around $800. It's also got a nearly full size keyboard which is very nice.

    Please note that I do not own the HP Mini-Note.
     
    dbam987, Jun 24, 2008
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