HP 10.1" N270(1.6 Ghz) 160GB 1GB XP 6cell Mini (refurb) $249.99 @ Futureslop.ca

[SumDumGuy]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10133831&catid

(97 left as of 5am EST)

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Mfr. Part Number: VA716UAR#ABA
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependent On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 160 GB (5400 RPM)
LED Backlit Display Yes
Optical Drive Not Applicable
Processor Speed 1.6 GHz
Processor Type Intel Atom N270
RAM 1 GB DDR2
Screen Size 10.1"
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory No
Graphics Chipset Intel GMA 950
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1024 x 576
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 128 MB
Audio
Audio Chipset HD Audio
Audio Output Stereo
Digital Input No
Digital Output No
Hardware Volume Control No
Integrated Amplifier No
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage Information Not Available
Speakers Yes
Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD
Composite Output No
ExpressCard/34 Input No
ExpressCard/54 Input No
HDCP Compliant No
HDMI Port No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output No
IR Receiver No
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input No
S-Video Output No
Type of Keyboard 82-Keys
Type of Modem Not Applicable
Type of Pointing Device Touchpad
USB 2.0 3
VGA Output 1
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port 10/100
Integrated 3G No
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi 802.11 b/g
Power
Battery - Capacity Information Not Available
Battery - Number of Cells 6
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache 512 KB L2
System Bus 533 MHz Front Side Bus
Software
Loaded Software 1 Syncables Mobile Desktop 5
Loaded Software 2 Microsoft Works 9.0
Loaded Software 3 HP Games Powered By Wild Tangent
Loaded Software 4 Windows Media Player 11
Operating System Language English
Pre-loaded Operating System Windows XP With SP3
Accessories
Headphones No
Remote No
Product Features
Netbook Depth 17.2 cm
Netbook Thickness (closed) 3.3 cm
Netbook Weight (including Battery) 1.31 kg
Netbook Width 26.2 cm
Warranty Labour 90 Days
Warranty Parts 90 Days

[rrwood]

The 1024x576 resolution is kind of annoying. I know it's only 4% smaller, but it matters....

[Don DiGuapo]

The 1024x576 resolution is kind of annoying. I know it's only 4% smaller, but it matters....

The 90 day warranty kills it for me.

[zenox]

Perfect laptop for hackentosh though. I got my girlfriend one from Costco about a month ago and everything works great on it. (Using Leopard. Have not tried upgrading to snow leopard yet).

[RideGuy]

Is this a 3rd party refurb? I bought an hp recertified printer and it came with a 1 year warranty.

[silvery]

they had this new for $249 on the twitter deal, i bought it but ended up returning it

[h00ch]

they had this new for $249 on the twitter deal, i bought it but ended up returning it
Why?

[Boardman]

Bought this for wifie a few months back @ Costco when they had a coupon for it. Ended up taking it back under their 90 day satisfaction guarantee. Guy working returns at Costco said they had a lot come back but almost none due to quality issues. Only reason I took it back is that wifie decided she wanted to be able to watch dvd's and this was a no-go on the netbook. Seemed like a decent quality though.

[enforcerviper]

This deal is for the Mini 110 model. It's not 100% compatible with Leopard.

I previously bought the 1139NR model from FS.

1139NR
Pros:
100% Leopard Compatible
Thinner due to 1.8" hdd and non-standard VGA connector

Cons:
1.8" Slow 4200rpm 60GB drive
2 usb ports
requires VGA dongle

110
Pros:
2.5" HDD
VGA port
3 usb ports

Cons:
Thicker
Not 100% Leopard compatible

I revamped my 1139NR. I did the following upgrades:
-Swapped 60GB Drive For 32GB Runcore 1.8" PATA SSD
-2GB RAM
-Added Broadcom Crystal HD Decoder

I love my Mini 1000 better than my Toshiba NB200 and Asus N-10J. It's beautiful, fast and easy to type on. Did I mention 1080p mkv with MPC-HC using the Broadcom Crystal HD?

[michelkenny]

they had this new for $249 on the twitter deal, i bought it but ended up returning it

I bought one when that deal was around and returned it too, but only because I got the 110-1033CA model from Costco for $350 instead. Came with 6 cell battery and 2 year warranty.

[fyrefly]

Does this have an English keyboard? I bought a refurb 1139NR that was returned to Yonge/Dundas Toronto FS open box for $149. Totally YMMV, but couldn't pass it up. Totally working with 10.6.1 Leopard.

But it only has a 3-Cell battery. :S But still. Not sure this is worth $100 more, especially if it has a Bilingual Keyboard.

[michelkenny]

Does this have an English keyboard? I bought a refurb 1139NR that was returned to Yonge/Dundas Toronto FS open box for $149. Totally YMMV, but couldn't pass it up. Totally working with 10.6.1 Leopard.

But it only has a 3-Cell battery. :S But still. Not sure this is worth $100 more, especially if it has a Bilingual Keyboard.

This has a bilingual keyboard. If yours is a 110-1139NR, you can buy this and swap it for an English keyboard (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-HP-MINI-110-Keyboard-US-Layout-Black-Original_W0QQitemZ370248812555QQcmdZViewItemQQptZP CA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item56348c880b). I did and it made a world of a difference.

[psyko514]

Oh man... I see what you did there. Futureslop... That's freakin' hilarious!!

[wiebecj]

Oh man... I see what you did there. Futureslop... That's freakin' hilarious!!

yeah... almost as funny as the dell showing machine

[vanroessel]

Got an HP 2140 yesterday. Open box but full warranty.Vista Business, free Win7 Pro Upgrade 2 GB RAM, Bluetooth, Express card slot, 6 cell battery. $289 after $10 coupon.

[enforcerviper]

Got an HP 2140 yesterday. Open box but full warranty.Vista Business, free Win7 Pro Upgrade 2 GB RAM, Bluetooth, Express card slot, 6 cell battery. $289 after $10 coupon.

Where did you get the 2140? Does it have 1366x768 resolution?

[Tornado F2]

yeah... almost as funny as the dell showing machine

What's that? :cheesygri

[DiploDocus]

Oh man... I see what you did there. Futureslop... That's freakin' hilarious!!

I don't get it

[h00ch]

This has a bilingual keyboard. If yours is a 110-1139NR, you can buy this and swap it for an English keyboard (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-HP-MINI-110-Keyboard-US-Layout-Black-Original_W0QQitemZ370248812555QQcmdZViewItemQQptZP CA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item56348c880b). I did and it made a world of a difference.
Are you sure the 110-1033CL model has a bilingual keyboard?

[98vtec]

Where did you get the 2140? Does it have 1366x768 resolution?

+1.. That's the one that I want, just looking for a place that has it.. Price is amazing!

[darethehair]

Sigh! I should have realized that this would happen: I have been waiting for the next crop of netbooks to arrive -- the ION-based ones -- and they (i.e. HP 311) are currently priced similar to what the non-ION ones were when they came out (i.e. $400-ish). And now the original crop have great deals like this one! If I wait for the ION ones to drop, something else will be even better, but higher-priced :)

[vanroessel]

The resolution is the the only drawback I guess. Its 1024X576 not 1366x768. I got it in the Ajax ON store. I think it was the only one.

[Badman]

The resolution is the the only drawback I guess. Its 1024X576 not 1366x768. I got it in the Ajax ON store. I think it was the only one.

all 10in netbooks in Canada has this resolution though Need to go to those 11.6in models to get a higher resolution.

For $250 with 6 cell, its a decent price. I just don`t like how the 6 cell sticks out.

[lpsaad]

This deal is for the Mini 110 model. It's not 100% compatible with Leopard.

I previously bought the 1139NR model from FS.

1139NR
Pros:
100% Leopard Compatible
Thinner due to 1.8" hdd and non-standard VGA connector

Cons:
1.8" Slow 4200rpm 60GB drive
2 usb ports
requires VGA dongle

110
Pros:
2.5" HDD
VGA port
3 usb ports

Cons:
Thicker
Not 100% Leopard compatible

I revamped my 1139NR. I did the following upgrades:
-Swapped 60GB Drive For 32GB Runcore 1.8" PATA SSD
-2GB RAM
-Added Broadcom Crystal HD Decoder

I love my Mini 1000 better than my Toshiba NB200 and Asus N-10J. It's beautiful, fast and easy to type on. Did I mention 1080p mkv with MPC-HC using the Broadcom Crystal HD?

Awesome! I Want to do that to my 1035NR. Did you use guides? If so, where can I find these guides? I have mac osx running perfectly on it but video seems a problem. Oh and speed of coourse. Let me know. Thatnks!

[h00ch]

OOS (for the 2nd time)

edit: Nevermind! 149 back in stock now! LOL

[darethehair]

edit: Nevermind! 149 back in stock now! LOL

Shoot! I was so proud of myself for resisting the purchase -- now it is going to be painful to watch this deal pass by a 3rd time :)

Must...resist...buying...every...shiny...new... gadget...I...see!

[h00ch]

Shoot! I was so proud of myself for resisting the purchase -- now it is going to be painful to watch this deal pass by a 3rd time :)

Must...resist...buying...every...shiny...new... gadget...I...see!
Well, there's free shipping and you'll have 14 days to REALLY decide if you want to resist it. ;)

[darethehair]

Well, there's free shipping and you'll have 14 days to REALLY decide if you want to resist it. ;)

Hmmm...I wonder what 'risks' are involved in purchasing a 'refurbished' netbook from FS? I am very surprised by the large number of them that are available -- does this mean that *hundreds* were returned as being unwanted by the original purchasers?

EDIT: The new count at FS was 66, and now it has jumped to 336! Wow -- there must have been a tonne of these in a warehouse somewhere! And to make things even more complicated, the 'better' 2140 is now also on sale:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/hp2140-299-hpshopping-ca-811729/#post9726309

[zealotl]

Mine arrived Tuesday, and I thought that was quick shipping for once. However, they gave me a 3-cell battery instead of 6-cell... WTH. Even on the box it says 6-cell, and I double check the description on the site.

I'm going to see if I can get the battery exchanged in the store if not I'm going to return it. Reading the policy the web-only order can only be returned and not exchanged in-store, and will probably take another week to get a ticket processes and shipped back. It's probably faster to order another one, and return this one.

As this is my first time getting refurb. from FS I'm not impressed. :mad:

[uncle_ned]

Mine arrived Tuesday, and I thought that was quick shipping for once. However, they gave me a 3-cell battery instead of 6-cell... WTH. Even on the box it says 6-cell, and I double check the description on the site.

I'm going to see if I can get the battery exchanged in the store if not I'm going to return it. Reading the policy the web-only order can only be returned and not exchanged in-store, and will probably take another week to get a ticket processes and shipped back. It's probably faster to order another one, and return this one.

As this is my first time getting refurb. from FS I'm not impressed. :mad:

That sucks. I ordered one and it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Does it come in an HP box or a vanilla shipping container?

[darethehair]

Mine arrived Tuesday, and I thought that was quick shipping for once. However, they gave me a 3-cell battery instead of 6-cell... WTH. Even on the box it says 6-cell, and I double check the description on the site.

I wonder what FS would say about this? Was it just a mistake for your shipment, or does the whole stack of them only have 3 cell batteries? I am sure a lot of people are curious...

[alwaysbuylow]

all 10in netbooks in Canada has this resolution though Need to go to those 11.6in models to get a higher resolution.

For $250 with 6 cell, its a decent price. I just don`t like how the 6 cell sticks out.

Not all 10" netbooks have this resolution, a few high end 10" do have a resolution of 1366x768. Such as these two:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG&sku_id=0665000FS10134509&catid=

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10126009&catid=28597

[h00ch]

Just got this today and using it to type this. It has an English (US) keyboard and 6-cell battery. Looks brand new. Not a scratch or any dead/stuck pixels. Now to format the drive and install Windows 7 (then give it to my Mum!) :( I want one too! LOL

[fjanicki]

Why would someone want to install leopard on any computer anyways?

[ZIgot]

Good price on a netbook!!

[porksoda]

so why not get the HP one for 299.99 that was posted earlier.. its new and comes with 1 yr warranty?

extra 50 bucks for 1 yr warranty?

[h00ch]

so why not get the HP one for 299.99 that was posted earlier.. its new and comes with 1 yr warranty?

extra 50 bucks for 1 yr warranty?
Because HP won't accept my $200 in FS gift cards. ;)

[porksoda]

now both fs and bb have these on sale for 299 and price match to get another few bucks.

[h00ch]

now both fs and bb have these on sale for 299 and price match to get another few bucks.
Which netbook are you referring to?

[porksoda]

Which netbook are you referring to?

HP Mini 10.1" Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Netbook (110-1115CA) - Black

3 cell batteries it says though (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10131212&logon=&langid=EN)

Price: $299.99
WebID: 10131212
Mfr. Part Number: VP358UA#ABC
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependent On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 160 GB (5400 RPM) SATA
LED Backlit Display Yes
Optical Drive Not Applicable
Processor Speed 1.6 GHz
Processor Type Intel Atom N270
RAM 1 GB DDR2
Screen Size 10.1"

[Kalvster]

Good deal.. hopefully Dell will somehow bring down its 10v price some more.

[uncle_ned]

Just got this today and using it to type this. It has an English (US) keyboard and 6-cell battery. Looks brand new. Not a scratch or any dead/stuck pixels. Now to format the drive and install Windows 7 (then give it to my Mum!) :( I want one too! LOL

Mine came today as well. Looks new; U.S. keyboard; 6 cell. Seems like a good buy. The 6-cell does stick out more than I was expecting but since I prefer the keyboard at an angle I don't mind.

[sf1]

so how's the battery life with the 6 cell?
what is shown on XP estimated meter?

[h00ch]

so how's the battery life with the 6 cell?
what is shown on XP estimated meter?
The battery meter (on Windows 7 anyways) just shows % remaining, no estimated time. But I did install a bunch of software, updates and drivers and had the harddrive chugging away the whole time for a good couple of hours or so and the battery level was still in the high 70% range.

[sh0n]

Anyone jump in on this deal?

I'm thinking about getting one for myself.

Decent netbook, decent brand, 6 cell battery for $250. Seems pretty good to me.

[zealotl]

I wonder what FS would say about this? Was it just a mistake for your shipment, or does the whole stack of them only have 3 cell batteries? I am sure a lot of people are curious...

I took it to the store, and asked if I can return it from what I read from their web-only, you can return in store just no exchange. They CSR said since they gave me the wrong product it would be "incomplete" so I can't return it in store for refund. I called up number listed on their website and they finally gave me a RMA to return, and refund so that I can re order... I guess another week...

[zealotl]

That sucks. I ordered one and it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Does it come in an HP box or a vanilla shipping container?

It comes in an HP box, fairly well padded. Overall, it's pretty good condition, just need to make sure you get the right battery. So far I've been the unlucky one. Just make sure the battery sticks out since it's 6 cell. mine doesn't and I'm shipping it back.

[tugzy]

this is cold isnt it? Why not spend 50bux more and get a brand new netbook, full year warranty, and one that's for business use (ie more durable for the road)

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/hp2140-299-hpshopping-ca-811729/

[reother]

Which hp netbook is best for leopard? Or is an msi wind a better choice?

[fyrefly]

Which hp netbook is best for leopard? Or is an msi wind a better choice?

HP Mini 1000 has full compatibility with Leopard and Snow Leopard (I'm running 10.6.1 on my 1139NR right now). The 110's Wifi doesn't work with Snow Leopard I think.

Not sure re: MSI Wind.

HP Mini Refurbs seem like a bit of a crapshoot. Some have received a 3-Cell on this machine that's advertised as a 6-cell. I have an 1139NR and the box says Anti-glare, and I've been through two of them and both have glossy screens. Who knows.

[uncle_ned]

One more thing to point out. Finding the right cable for the Mini's VGA port can be a challenge. They seem to be in short supply (HP and Amazon are out of stock, for example). Avg price seems to be about $25 plus shipping, if you find them. Something to keep in mind in case you plan on hooking up to a tv, external monitor or projector.

[sf1]

still looking for some rough estimate time for the 6 cell battery life
thanks!

[h00ch]

still looking for some rough estimate time for the 6 cell battery life
thanks!
Depends on what you're doing (ie: watching a movie would drain more than web browsing) but from what I've seen, I'd say between 5 to 7 hours at least.

[sf1]

Depends on what you're doing (ie: watching a movie would drain more than web browsing) but from what I've seen, I'd say between 5 to 7 hours at least.

thanks, it will be used for surfing online and viewing documents mostly.
5 to 7 seems good.

[mariogamer1]

Well I got this net book today, and so far it's good...debating on getting the hp 2140 instead. It has a matte screen and it has a sim card slot behind the battery. It looks new beside for some scratches on the bottom. I'm not sure if this is normal but when I plug in and out my headphones it crackles?

Last month I ordered the hp mini 1139 and it had the glossy screen, but it had bad audio problems.

[h00ch]

I'm not sure if this is normal but when I plug in and out my headphones it crackles?
It's normal... try doing that on other devices that use headphones.

[sf1]

Received mine today, came with 6 cell,
not bad appearance, but not as good as the 8.9 HP refurbished i bought from FS last time.
The serial number label at the bottom is obviously damaged, it has been peeled off and accidentally ripped probably due to replacing the bottom housing and reused the same label. The left touchpad button is kind of loose, dummy SD card for SD slot is missing, netbook top does not have plastic protector on it. I guess that's the high standard of QC they have.

For the price I paid for, I am just going to keep it since i use external mouse and I don't look at bottom, but I expected a more professional refurbished unit even for a cheap netbook from HP.

[Deemo]

I'd be more worried about the previous owner picking their nose and scratching their bum and then typing away. :D

[uncle_ned]

My refurb crapped out today. I bought a 2 gb stick of ram, came home and shutdown the Mini to install the ram. Machine froze while shutting down. I discovered that I couldn't find my tiny screwdriver so decided just to reboot. Major issues. Wouldn't load at first, then loaded real slow but nothing worked. The screen was screwed up, too. Took it back to FS and bought a new Mini for $40 more (because I want the full year warranty -- these things are flaky).

[sf1]

I'd be more worried about the previous owner picking their nose and scratching their bum and then typing away. :D

technicians who build new computers can do the same thing lol
these are not made by machines