HP raises the curtains off its new portable Mini PC dubbed Mini 5101, a combination of style, functionality and durability for professionals who need to travel frequently.
This PC sports soft-touch paint on the palm rest and the base. Its spill resistant comfortable keyboard is about 95 percent of a standard QWERTY keyboard. The open and spacious keyboard keys are a bit raised from the surface, thereby enabling greater ease and comfort while typing. The HP DuraKeys’ coating on the keys makes it fifty fold greater resistant to visible wear than the standard keyboards without it.
“HP Mini PCs have no equal when it comes to industrial design, use of innovative materials and overall feature sets. The HP Mini 5101 is truly a work of art, a sophisticated companion PC crafted for the trend-savvy mobile professional who needs functionally, durability and style,†said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP.
This HP mini PC comes with a starting weight of 2.6 pounds (may vary as per configurations), 10.1-inch diagonal LED WSVGA or HD display, integrated 2-megapixel webcam, small, low-power Intel Atom processor, standard 7,200 RPM hard drive and an optional 80GB or 128GB SSD. The processor helps improve battery life, keeps the PC cool and consumes minimum power. The webcam without the need of any additional hardware ensures capturing still images, video-enhanced instant messaging and web-conferencing.
Powered by Gobi (needs a separately purchased service contract), the in-built HP Mobile Broadband module provides easy access to the Internet, mails, corporate intranet and more. The PC also bundles up Wi-Fi WLAN and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. Users need not maintain many documents, media files and mails as this HP mini PC can easily synchronize with other notebooks or desktops, thanks to the integrated HP QuickSync software. Moreover, the data can also be transferred to external portable storage devices.They can operate their Mini PCs anywhere as it features wireless multimedia and security capabilities.
The durability of the PC is enhanced with the built-in HP 3D DriveGuard and the HP Panel Protection System. The HP 3D DriveGuard features a 3-axis digital accelerometer chip that grants signals to shut down the hard drive if it affected by a sudden shock or movement. The magnesium hinge bracket and the scratch-resistant acrylic LCD cover on the Panel Protection System further ensure safety in demanding environments.
The Mini 5101 is said to be environment-friendly as it eliminates or minimizes substances of concern with minimum use of resources and energy. The configurations of the HP Mini 5101 are Energy Star qualified. HP has also designed accessories such as lightweight, functional messenger bag or neoprene slip case to carry the PC safely while on the go, USB 2.0 docking station, external optical drive and USB-powered external speakers.
The HP Mini 5101 is likely to be available in late July for a price that starts at $449 (approx Rs.21,611). However, the actual and market prices may vary. The HP QuickSync software will be available online for download from September, this year.
