BuyDig.com has cut their price on the HP Mini 110 160GB 6-Cell XP WWAN by about $10 to $419.00 with FREE shipping.  This is the model that has the broadband cellular access built-in.

CompareHP Mini 110 160GB 6-Cell XP WWAN
	10.1" Display (1024x576), Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor, Intel GMA 950, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, un2400 Mobile Broadband, 6-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.89 lbs		Today's Deals From $319.00 To $479.99 At 8 Stores See All Deals!
	Comes in: Black Swirl (110-1050NR) - from $319.00

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CompareSamsung NC10 160G 6-Cell XP WiMAX
	10.2" Display (1024x600), 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1.0 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, WiMAX, 802.11b/g, 6 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.9 lbs.		Today's Deals From $470.99 To $506.33 At 7 Stores See All Deals!
	Comes in: Black (NC10-12PWBK) - from $470.99

CompareSamsung NC10 160G 6-Cell XP
	10.2" Display (1024x600), 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1.0 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 6 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition		Today's Deals From $361.99 To $500.00 At 7 Stores See All Deals!
	Comes in: Black (NC10-14GBK) - from $500.00 Blue (NC10-14GB) - from $361.99 Pink (NC10-11GP) - from $366.99 White (NC10-14GW) - from $364.95

CompareMSI Wind U100 160G 6-Cell XP
	10" Display, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 6-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home		Today's Deals From $299.95 To $391.95 At 3 Stores See All Deals!
	Comes in: Black (U100-432US or U100-843US ) - from $299.95 Pink Heart (U100-001US) White (U100-279US) - from $390.99

CompareHP Mini 1010NR
	8.9" Display (1024x600), Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, 3-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition		Today's Deals From $307.95 To $599.00 At 3 Stores See All Deals!
	Comes in: Black (FT315UA) - from $307.95

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HP TouchSmart IQ500t

HP Mini 110 Netbook

HP is offering a $500 off web coupon when you purchase a customized HP Touchsmart Desktop PC and HP Mini 110 XP on the same order at the HP Home & Home Office Store.

This offer limited to the first 200 coupons redeemed.  So, if you are interested, act fast.

To purchase with the coupon, click here and be sure to enter coupon code MU89317.

There are some restrictions, of course, like:

• 1 redemption per person or address.
• Not valid with other promotions.
• Restrictions apply.
• Not combinable with instant rebates.
• For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.

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The Pavilion dv2 is supposed to be slashed down to $599.00 which will make this netbook an excellent buy!

We just posted an article yesterday showing a $30.00 coupon.  The new $599.00 price tag will make this netbook hard to pass up for the price.

Click here to go to HP’s Pavilion dv2 page.

Update 6/10: HP’s site now shows the $599 price.  This only applies to custom ordered models.

Some notes from HP’s dv2 page:

Save up to $379 instantly (on customizable models). Offer includes:

• $150 instant rebate
• FREE 2GB memory upgrade ($50 value)
• Save 50% off 4GB memory upgrade from 2GB ($50 value)
• Save 50% off 512MB discrete graphics ($50 value)
• FREE upgrade to 320GB hard drive from 250GB ($50 value)
• FREE shipping ($29 value)

Responding to criticism on the espresso color, HP has also introduced a moonlight white version.

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HP recently ran a promotion where they cut the price by $75.  Many people snapped one up.

But if you missed that deal, you can take advantage of this one.

HP is offering a coupon for $30 off.  This is good through July 31.  That brings the price down to $719.99.

To get this price, you’ll need to click on the Go! button below AND enter coupon code SV2132 at checkout.

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BuyDig.com has cut their price on the Asus Eee PC 900HA 160G XP to $239.95.  That is $10 less than yesterday’s lowest price.

The 904HA is a an 9″ netbook.  Since 10″ models have become the standard, prices have been dropping on the older 9″ models.  However, this is still a quality netbook.

If you are looking for a bargain, here is a good deal.

Asus Eee PC 900HA 160G XP
	8.9" Display (1024x600), 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1.0 GB DDR2-533/677 RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 4-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Galaxy Black Preferred Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $309.99 Free! In Stock Go! Other Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $273.95 See Site Not In Stock Go! $273.95 $15.00 Not In Stock Go!

If you are looking for a deal on high-end netbook, then take a look at the HP 2140 Mini 160GB 3-Cell XP.

For a long time, this model sold for about $439.  Recently, we have seen a series of price drops.  Over the weekend, several merchants cut their price to $388.99.

HP 2140 Mini 160GB 3-Cell XP
	10.1" Display (1024x576), 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 802.11a/b/g, 3 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
None of our merchants currently stock this item.

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What is interesting is that Amazon.com is currently offering an HP Mini 1150NR for only $199.99 with a 2-year AT&T data plan.  If you are planning to sign a plan for 3G data service, then this would be a nice deal.

Apparently, this is an exclusive through Amazon.com.  AT&T does not list any HP netbooks on their site.

Of course, if you just want the HP Mini 1050NR without the cellular data contract, then you will want to visit one of the other merchants listed below.

HP Mini 1000 80GB 3-Cell XP WWAN
	10.1" Display (1024x576), Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor, Intel GMA 950, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, HP un2400 Mobile Broadband, 3-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Black Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $499.99 $2.99 Not In Stock Go! $499.99 $2.99 Not In Stock Go! $514.99 $13.99 In Stock Go!

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This is a really sweet high-performance machine based on the AMD’s Neo NV-40 processor. Together with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 graphics accelerator and 4GB of RAM, this netbook is set to handle many high-definition video and other applications that choke other netbooks.

The HP Pavilion dv2 also comes with lots of other goodies like a built in DVD drive, a 320 GB hard drive and support for the 802.11n wifi standard.

At this point, the deal is only available directly from HP’s online store where they are providing the $75 savings via an instant rebate.

HP Pavilion dv2 320GB 6-Cell VistaHP
	12.1" Display (1280x800), 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 Processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 graphics accelerator, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti 8x DVD+/-R/RW, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, 6 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Expresso Preferred Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $629.00 Free! In Stock Go! $759.97 Free! In Stock Go! Other Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $754.99 $15.59 In Stock Go!

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Let’s start with the HP Mini 1010NR where Compuvest has slashed their price to $246.86 with free shipping.  That price is more than $50.00 less than anyone else’s.

Update (5/14/09):  Compuvest has discontinued this offer.

HP Mini 1010NR
	8.9" Display (1024x600), Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, 3-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Black Preferred Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $599.00 Free! In Stock Go! Other Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $307.95 $15.00 Not In Stock Go! $414.99 $14.99 In Stock Go!

The other netbook with a falling price is the HP Mini 1140NR.  BuyDig has cut their price to $484.00 with free shipping.

HP Mini 1000 60 GB 3-Cell XP (Vivienne Tam)
	10.1" Display (1024x576), Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, 3-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.45 lbs.
Red Preferred Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $659.99 Free! In Stock Go! $699.99 Free! In Stock Go! Other Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action $621.99 $8.99 Not In Stock Go!

Buy.com has cut their price for the white version of the Asus Eee Box B202 160G XP nettop to $292.99.

Asus Eee Box B202 160G XP
	1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1.0 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
White Preferred Merchants Merchant Rating Price Shipping Stock Action Click to see price Free! In Stock Go! $292.99 Free! In Stock Go! $306.17 Free! In Stock Go!

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Here are the ones that we like best:

• HP Pavilion dv2
• Asus N10J
• Dell Inspiron Mini 12
• MSI Meron VR220

Read more about each in the tabs below.

HP Pavilion dv2

I am really intrigued by the HP Pavilion dv2.  It certainly stretches the concept of a netbook to encompass a whole range of enhanced features.

HP Pavilion dv2 320GB 6-Cell VistaHP
	12.1" Display (1280x800), 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 Processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 graphics accelerator, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti 8x DVD+/-R/RW, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, 6 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit		Today's Best Deal Expresso $629.00 Go!
	Comes in: Expresso (DV2-1030US) - from $629.00

For example, it does not come with the standard Intel Atom processor.  Instead, there is a AMD Athlon Neo underneath the hood.

Then there is the graphics processor.  HP has packaged the dv2 with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3140 GPU that contains 512MB of memory.  That’s as much memory soley dedicated to video as many netbooks have for the entire system!

Speaking of memory, the dv2 sports a whopping 4GB!

How could I have gotten this far into the article without mentioning the 12.1″ display?  With a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800, it is sure a treat for those accustomed to the netbook standard of 1024 x 600.  The dv2 has a display that manages to be glossy without creating a lot of distracting glare.

All this does not come without some tradeoffs.  The battery is a 6-cell battery.  For many netbooks,  a 6-cell battery will last for 5 or more hours.  In the dv2,  it lasts only about 2 1/2 hours.

Still, the dv2 comes packed with such a rich assortment of features that you might be willing to charge more often or pack an extra battery.

There are a lot more unique features that I have not mentioned, like a 320 GB hard drive, a rewriteable DVD drive, 802.11n Wifi…  (Excuse me while I clean the droll off my keyboard.)

All this for only $729.95 (today’s best price)!  I know that $700+ dollars is outside the normal netbook buyer’s budget.  But it’s an attractive alternative than spending $500 for a top-end “standard-feature” netbook.

HP Pavilion dv2 320GB 6-Cell
Preferred Merchants
Merchant	Rating	Price	Shipping	Stock	Action
		$629.00	Free!	In Stock	Go!
		$759.97	Free!	In Stock	Go!

Other Merchants
Merchant	Rating	Price	Shipping	Stock	Action
		$754.99	$15.59	In Stock	Go!

Asus N10J

The Asus N10J series packs a whole lot of power into a traditional 10-inch netbook size (10.8 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches) weighing only 3.4 lbs.

Asus N10J A2 320GB 6-Cell VistaB+XP
	10.2" Display (1024x600), 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS/Inte; GMA950 (switchable), 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, 6-Cell Battery, Microsoft Vista Business+XP Downgrade		Today's Best Deal Silver $826.95 Go!
	Comes in: Silver (N10J-A2 ) - from $826.95

While the processor is still a 1.6GHz Atom N270, it has two graphics accelerators.  The NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS accelerator provides a big boost in graphics performance.  When conserving battery power is important, you can switch back to the traditional Intel GMA950 adapter.  (Switching adaptors does require a reboot.)

Asus has also packaged the N10J series with 10.2″ display that LaptopMag.com calls bright and glossy and a solid audio system.

The N10Js come with 6-cell batteries which get good life (about 4 1/2 hours in real-life environment).  The 802.11b/g/n support is better than b/g support offered in most netbooks.

One of the most unusual features of the N10J netbooks is the inclusion of an HDMI port – signifying the strength of the video system.

The N10J is available today in two versions.

The N10J A1 will appeal more to home users.  It is packaged with a 160 GB hard drive and Windows XP Home Edition.

Asus N10J A1 160GB 6-Cell XP
Merchant	Rating	Price	Shipping	Stock	Action
		$726.95	$17.00	Not In Stock	Go!
		$701.99	$79.99	Not In Stock	Go!
		$701.99	$94.56	Not In Stock	Go!

The N10J A2 offers features that are, perhaps, more geared to corporate users.  The A2 comes with a 320 GB hard drive and Vista Business (downgradeable to XP).

Asus N10J A2 320GB 6-Cell VistaB+XP
Merchant	Rating	Price	Shipping	Stock	Action
		$826.95	$17.00	Not In Stock	Go!

MSI Meron VR220

MSI also offers a top-end netbook call the Meron VR220.  While the Meron netbook does not get the fanfare that the Wind netbook line receives, it certainly is not due to the set of features.

MSI Meron VR220 250GB 8-Cell Vista P
	12.1" Display (1280x800), 2.16 GHz Intel T3200 Dual-Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW, 802.11n, Bluetooth, 8 Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows Vista Premium		Today's Best Deal Green $676.99 Go!
	Comes in: Black (VR220-004US) Blue (VR220-012US or VR220-033US) - from $754.95 Green (VR220-017US or VR220-005US) - from $676.99 Pink (VR220-030US)

The Meron VR220 offers a 12.1-inch display in an attractive case that is only 1.2″ thick.

The 2.0 GHz dual-core Intel Pentium processor is a big step up from the typical 1.6 GHz Atom procesor found in most netbooks.

The Meron comes with 2GB of RAM as standard.  A 320 GB hard drive provides double the storage space compared to a typical netbook.  802.11n Wifi + Bluetooth support is a nice step up.  In additon, the Meron VR220 comes with a built-in DVD drive.

The 8-cell battery adds the extra power required to drive these enhanced features.  In real world use, the battery lasts about four hours.

The weight of the Meron VR220 is quite a bit hefty for a netbook.  At 4.4 pounds, it is significantly heavier than the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 which weighs only 2.7pounds.

All this for about $700.  A lot more for a little more money…

MSI Meron VR220 250GB 8-Cell Vista P - Blue
Merchant	Rating	Price	Shipping	Stock	Action
		$754.95	See Site	Not In Stock	Go!
		$754.95	$17.00	Not In Stock	Go!

Dell Inspiron Mini 12

The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is a little less ostentatious than the other netbooks mentioned in this article.  It is more like a traditional netbook with a really big display.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 40GB 3-Cell XP
	12.1" Display (1280x800), 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520 Processor, Intel GMA500, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3-cell battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
	Comes in: Obsidian Black (DNCWYA1)

The first you will notice when you look at a Mini 12 is the how thin it is.  At 0.92 inches, the thinness is striking.  It reminds one of the Apple MacBook Air (at a lot less money).

The 12.1-inch, 1280 x 1024 pixel display is a significantly larger than a typical netbook.   This makes showing two pages side-by-side practical.

The keyboard is much larger than its smaller sister, the Inspiron Mini 9, making touch-typing a cinch.

The larger case permitted Dell to locate the speakers across the top of the keyboard, which produces a much better sound.

The standard processor in a Mini 12 is a 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520, which is a bit slower than the typical netbook’s 1.6 GHz Atom N270.

On the downside, the 40MB hard drive is rather diminuative and somewhat  slow.

As always with Dell, you can upgrade almost all of these features.  With the price of the “basic” Inspiron Mini 12 only $434.00 (currently), you can add a few features without breaking the bank.

I like the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 so much, that I bought one ( a Linux version).  It arrived yesterday.  We shot an unboxing video last night, which we will post later today.  I’ll be writing more after I have a chance to use it for a while.  Stay tuned.

None of our merchants currently stock this item.

Summary

These new netbooks offer features well outside those typically offered by netbooks.   It is really refreshing to me to see products that break the  mold.

Some argue that these are not true netbooks.  At Netbook Scoop we are *not* purists, we don’t care what you call them, we just want one.

What do you think?

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