HP is once again targeting the education market with its new Mini 1103 netbook. VGP-BPS9/S Unlike the kid-focused Mini 100e, this netbook looks and acts like a consumer model, but keeps the price low for cash-strapped schools and other VGP-BPS13 institutions. Though not the flashiest system on the block, the $299 Mini 1103 combines very long battery life with decent performance for $50 to $100 less than many competitors.

We are moving one step closer to streaming multiple movies from our Netflix account and talking about it on Facebook. In VGP-BPS13A/B a letter addressed to shareholders, Netflix spoke of a blowing past 20 million subscribers and what their plans are for the future. The biggest VGP-BPS9 changes are expect to take Netflix from a household activity to a personal relationship.

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Design
The HP Mini 1103's design is basic yet attractive. The overall aesthetic is closer to the Pavilion dm1 and dm3 rather VGP-BPS9A/B than high-end business netbooks such as the Mini 5103. The glossy black lid and display bezel pick up smudges, but thankfully the rest of the netbook features vgp-bps13b/q matte plastic. As with the Pavilion dm1 and the Mini 210, the bottom of the unit is a smooth line with just one panel to remove. This makes it easier to upgrade vgp-bps13a/q or repair internal components, such as the RAM or hard drive.

For the target market, the non-descript yet functional design of the Mini 1103 is just right. You won't find the same flair as vgp-bps13/b other HP models, but it's not as toy-looking as the Mini 100e, which is geared toward younger students. However, the Toshiba mini NB505 offers bright color vgp-bps13/q options and a more eye-catching design.

The 3.1 x 1.25-inch touchpad on the Mini 1103 has a fairly small VGP-BPS10 surface when compared to other recent netbooks and even other HP models. This is due to the system having separate mouse buttons instead of integrated ones, as with a clickpad. The buttons are fairly large as well. Users who prefer physical VGP-BPS2A buttons will likely not mind sacrificing some of the touch surface.

One curious aspect of the 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution screen on the Mini 1103 is VGP-BPS2C that users can open it a full 180 degrees, allowing the entire netbook to lie flat. However, the viewing angles on the anti-glare display are somewhat VGP-BPS2 narrow. Two people sitting side by side can share the screen, but sit any further away, and you'll encounter color distortion.

The 1103's volume was surprisingly strong from the narrow speaker just under the netbook's front lip. We were able to fill VGP-BPS2B a medium-sized room with audio with the volume on 70 percent. When watching Hulu videos, we didn't need to crank it up to hear. Sound was somewhat flat pa3535u-1brs and a little tinny at the at the max, but that's to be expected.

Heat
The top of the Mini 1103 stayed pretty cool, with the PA3534U-1BRS touchpad measuring only 85 degrees after playing a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes. The space between the G and H keys was about the same: 86 degrees. The underside of the netbook got up to 92 degrees, which is within our acceptable vgp-bps21a range.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The Mini 1103 doesn't have the modern chiclet-style layout of the Mini 210. However,vgp-bps21/s the keys are well sized and placed, and we like the terraced treatment, which provides a better grip. We like that the media and system controls are one touch vgp-bps21b away, while the Function keys are secondary.

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Keyboard and Touchpad
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Design
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