04-11-2010, 04:56 AM
I'm upgrading to an hp 311 from my dell mini 10v.
The benefits -
Display - 1366x768 LED backlit vs. 1024 x 600pi (70% more screen)
Graphics Processor - NVIDIA ION LE vs. Intel 945GSE
Memory - 3GB max vs. 2GB max
Video Out - HDMI & VGA vs. just VGA
Battery - 6 cell vs. 3 cell (6 cell costs extra)
I picked it up for $375 from Beach Camera through Amazon. Free Fedex ground shipping delivered from new jersey to new york overnight.
The install has gone pretty smoothly although its been a battle to find the info. Strangely enough, most of the install process is EXACTLY the same as for the dell mini 10v but hell if you can find it stated anywhere. Keyboard and mouse weren't recognized in the installer but worked fine afterward, installed with a spare keyboard and mouse.
There are still a number of rough edges to be smoothed out. I don't have audio although i know other people have it working. Wifi and bluetooth require some work. I think you need to buy a new internal wifi card but i'm unclear about the details.
My initial impression is that this is well worth it. I expect to get the bugs worked out of the process so its easier for others.
The benefits -
Display - 1366x768 LED backlit vs. 1024 x 600pi (70% more screen)
Graphics Processor - NVIDIA ION LE vs. Intel 945GSE
Memory - 3GB max vs. 2GB max
Video Out - HDMI & VGA vs. just VGA
Battery - 6 cell vs. 3 cell (6 cell costs extra)
I picked it up for $375 from Beach Camera through Amazon. Free Fedex ground shipping delivered from new jersey to new york overnight.
The install has gone pretty smoothly although its been a battle to find the info. Strangely enough, most of the install process is EXACTLY the same as for the dell mini 10v but hell if you can find it stated anywhere. Keyboard and mouse weren't recognized in the installer but worked fine afterward, installed with a spare keyboard and mouse.
There are still a number of rough edges to be smoothed out. I don't have audio although i know other people have it working. Wifi and bluetooth require some work. I think you need to buy a new internal wifi card but i'm unclear about the details.
My initial impression is that this is well worth it. I expect to get the bugs worked out of the process so its easier for others.