HP Mini 1103

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Bluetooth, Affordable, Good battery life.
Clean design, Easy to upgrade, Cheap.
Budgetfriendly, Solid build, Fantastic battery life

Cons:

Poor performer out of the box.
Weak performance, Lowres screen, Cramped keyboard.

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Last revision on November 16, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Bluetooth, Affordable, Good battery life
Clean design, Easy to upgrade, Cheap
Budgetfriendly, Solid build, Fantastic battery life
Excellent battery life; aggressively priced; sturdy keyboard
Long battery life, Above-average audio quality, Roomy keyboard, Productivity software included, Very affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor performer out of the box
Weak performance, Lowres screen, Cramped keyboard
Slightly underpowered, Small mouse trackpad, No HDMI out
Underwhelming performance; flat audio; glossy top half collects fingerprints
Low Wi-Fi throughput from longer distances, No configuration options for consumers

Expert reviews and ratings

This affordable, good-looking netbook has great battery life but is a slothful performer without software tweaks....

By PCWorld on February 28, 2011

The HP Mini 1103 represents the latest evolution of business netbooks from HP. Unfortunately, this netbook is far from being the best choice for mobile professionals on a tight budget. Yes, the Mini 1103 delivers great battery life and a budget-friendly...

By Notebook Review on February 19, 2011

The HP Mini 1103 is a 10.1-inch basic network that is budget-friendly and has a good, solid build. It also has fantastic battery life, but lacks the performance of other dual-core netbooks because this model only has a single-core CPU. It also...

By TechReviewSource on February 10, 2011

This low-cost netbook's long battery life and solid software bundle help reduce the sting of its so-so performance. It’s a good choice for budget-minded consumers and businesspeople who need a road-companion PC....

By Computer Shopper on February 01, 2011

HP's netbook for older students provides excellent battery life at a low...

By LaptopMag on January 27, 2011

Le Mini 1103 est à mi-chemin entre le netbook grand public et le netbook orienté entreprises ou étudiants avec des prestations supérieures (Bluetooth, un disque dur 7 200 tr/mn) aux modèles équivalents en prix. Son design...

By CNET France on August 02, 2011