HP Introduces Affordable Mini Netbook for Schools

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 23, 2010 – HP today announced an education-focused
Mini netbook designed to help schools around the world acquire affordable,
reliable computing technology.

The HP Mini 100e Education Edition features a modern, innovative design with the
durability and functionality essential for classroom computing. Complete with an
array of hardware and software tools, the HP Mini 100e aims to close the digital
divide by offering students and teachers an interactive learning experience at an
affordable price.
“HP is committed to helping schools adapt to students’ changing needs and to
creating solutions that provide better interactivity, connectivity and learning,” said
Dan Forlenza, vice president and general manager, Business Notebooks, Personal
Systems Group, HP. “The HP Mini 100e is an affordable, feature-rich device that
helps ensure every student has the tools needed for success in their academic
endeavors.”
The HP Mini 100e includes productivity, education and security software from
Microsoft, such as Microsoft® Office 2010,(1) Microsoft Math and Microsoft
Security Essentials.
In addition to the learning software, the HP Mini 100e also features a spillresistant
keyboard helping to ensure greater protection against spills and higher
reliability in the classroom as well as an easy-to-see LED that indicates when the
PC is connected to a network, thereby enabling better instructor monitoring.
The HP Mini 100e offers optional Wi-Fi Certified WLAN(2) as well as an integrated
worldwide modem that is compatible in all countries with the V.92 standard. This
enables dial-up internet connection(3) in remote areas so students can easily
connect to the web anywhere there is internet service available over a phone line.
HP Mini for the classroom
Created to seamlessly integrate into education environments, the HP Mini 100e
features a practical clamshell design starting at only 3.19 pounds. Its 10.1-inch
diagonal LED-backlit WSVGA display, 92 percent of full size QWERTY keyboard
and an integrated carrying handle allow for maximized comfort and efficiency
in the classroom and on the go.

It also includes separate headphone and MIC ports to allow the Mini 100e to
easily connect to other devices, along with a VGA webcam(4) that offers
enhanced sound quality and reduced echo in virtual conferencing, language
courses and interactive multimedia classroom sessions.
Built with added durability features for the classroom environment, the HP Mini
100e includes strong metal alloy hinges with steel pin axles. The Mini 100e also
features a customizable back panel, keyboard deck and bottom case – exclusive
to HP Minis – allowing customers to personalize their units with their school
logo, motto or a picture for added security and personalization.
The HP Mini 100e boasts a wide array of technologies in a tiny package,
including a low-power Intel® Atom N455 processor(5) and Intel NM10 Express
chipset, enabling the unit to run cooler, use less power and help improve
battery life compared to its predecessor. It offers 1 gigabyte (GB) of DDR3
memory for faster data transfer, along with optional flexible battery solutions,
including three or six-cell battery options.(6)
Catering to varying education environments, the HP Mini 100e offers
Windows® XP Home, Windows 7 Starter(7) or SuSE Linux (SLED 11) operating
systems.
A variety of accessories are also available for the HP Mini 100e, to further
improve the productivity of students in the classroom and on the go,
including:
— HP Slip Case
— HP Optical Mouse
— HP Combo Lock
— HP Student Edition Youth Backpack
— HP External USB Optical Drive
Pricing and availability
The HP Mini 100e will be available worldwide in July. Pricing will be set on a per
deal basis and is not expected to exceed $300 per unit.(8)
More information about the HP Mini 100e and its accessories, including
product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal
About HP
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people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology
company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing,
software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More
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(1) Includes reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel. Purchase of Product Key
3/3
required to activate full Office 2010 suite available at participating resellers/retailers
and www.office.com
(2) Wireless access point and internet service is required and is not included. Availability
of public wireless access points limited.
(3) Ethernet cable not included. Internet service required.
(4) Internet access required
(5) Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
(6) Sold separately or as an optional feature.
(7) This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a
DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7
functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.
(8) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.
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