'the 5103 felt relatively zippy; applications loaded quickly and we were able to switch between them without much lag.'
' The HP Mini 5103 is a dual-core netbook that features an Intel CPU clocked at 1.5GHz and a sleek, sturdy metal body that is lightweight and is extremely portable at around 3 pounds. '
'Sleek aesthetic'
'the 5103 stayed fairly cool during use, though we noted that the areas around the vent and on the bottom right got a bit hot with the system in our lap.'
'the HP Mini 5051 is available now direct from HP and online retailers.'
'innovative keyboard'
'serviceable touchpad'
'We were wary at first, having been big fans of the original HP netbook keyboard design, but the new version works well without forcing too many compromises; the Shift keys, for example, are large and easy to hit.'
'this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much.'
'Like the rest of the EliteBook line the 8730w feels extremely solid and durable thanks to its magnesium chassis, DuraCase and DuraFinish, which makes the notebook scratch resistant.'
'Components
HP's EliteBook 8730w laptop is very powerful, but fits into a small form factor.'
'Keyboard and Touchpad The deck of the 8730w is wide enough to accommodate a full numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard.'
'You might be able to talk yourself into purchasing it as a luxurious, large netbookâa portable second system to use on the road.'
'the dm3 is generous with ports.'
'It functions similar to the media hotkeys found on many other notebooks and gives you quick access to your media, as well as HP's Advisor if you need help with configuring your system.'
'the dm3 is remarkably solid -- it's hard to even bend or twist with two hands at opposite corners.'