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HP Ships Mini 100e Education Netbook

• By Evan Tassistro
• 06/25/10

HP has released the Mini 100e Education Edition netbook, designed as a low-cost, portable, and durable computer for K-6 student use.

Weighing in at about 3 pounds, the Mini 100e features:

• Metal alloy hinges with steel pin axles and built-in carrying handle;
• 92 percent of full-size keyboard and touchpad;
• 10.1-inch diagonal WSVGA display at (1,024 x 600);
• Intel Atom N455 processor and 1 GB DDR3 memory;
• Integrated standard ethernet modem (optional wireless WLAN available);
• High-visibility network connection LED for instructor monitoring;
• 160 GB 5,400 RPM SATA internal hard drive;
• Integrated VGA camera;
• Choice of Windows XP Home, Windows 7 Starter, or SuSE Linux operating system; and
• Energy Star qualification with mercury-free display and 90 percent recyclability by weight.

Pricing is based on contract options that vary by state and school district, but cost per unit is expected to be around $300, according to a company statement. A number of other optional items are sold separately.

More information can be found here.