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    Ordering my Mini 311 this week

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nemt, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. nemt

    nemt Notebook Deity

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    I'm finally ready to grab the netbook, just want to double check better Ion powered offerings aren't being made available in the next couple of weeks for a similar price.
     
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    I'm not aware of any that are better - 'specially given the $399 starting price (at least that's what it was when I ordered mine). My only regret is not getting the second battery for $50 when I ordered. I've set mine up a dual-booter, Win 7 and Win 7, and I'm very happy with it...
     
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    Why the regret on the battery? Did the one they sent you die or something?
     
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    No not at all - I should have explained; I'm flying quite a bit during the holidays and a (cheap) spare batt would have saved me some hassle. I haven't used the 311 a whole lot but the battery life seems fine - I'd say 4 to 4.5 hours. It has really grown on me - it's a fabulous little system for the money.
     
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