Installing XP on a Netbook from a USB Flash Drive

Netbooks don't come with DVD-RWs, so how do you reinstall XP without a DVD rom? You could go out and buy a USB external DVD-RW, but you can also use a Flash drive. You will need a few things, a Flash drive with at least 1GB of memory, 1 XP Installation disc, and some files that will be presented on the site later. I would suggest printing the instructions out before starting the installation. For instructions go here: [CLICK]

Windows 7 Starter Edition Comes With Limits

Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's CEO has confirmed that the starter edition of Windows 7 will be limited. The started edition is expected to end up on netbooks that normally only have small screens and low-powered processors.
At Microsoft's annual financial analyst day, Balmer described the limits computer makers must accept if they want Starter installed on their machines. Starter has fewer features than the other Windows 7 editions. Starter will not be sold directly to consumers or businesses, it will be available only to OEMs, such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Toshiba. Read More Here.

HP- Mini Netbook Model: 110-1025DX

Here in Tennessee we had a tax free holiday over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of Aug. 2009. I've been looking at netbooks for a while with the intent of purchasing one. Well I did, and I decided on the HP-Mini Netbook model 110-1025DX. The mini specs are as follows:

1. Product Height: 1.3"
2. Product Width: 10.3"
3. Product Weight: 2.6 Lbs.
4. Product Depth: 6.8"
5. Color: Black
6. CPU: Intel Atom 1.6"
7. Display Type: LED Anti-Glare Widescreen (1024x576)
8. Screen Size: 10.1"
9. System Bus 533Mhz
10. Cache Memory: 512KB on die Level 2
11. System Ram: 1GB
12. Memory Type: DDR2 Pc-6400
13. Hard Drive Type: 160GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM)
14. No Optical Drive
15. Digital media card reader 5 in 1
16. Graphics: Up To 128MB
17. MPG: Yes
18. Built In Webcam: Yes
19. No Modem
20. Networking: Built in 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
21. Wireless networking: Yes. Wireless B & G
22. PCMCIA Slots: None
23. USB 2.0 Ports: 3
24. Battery Type: 3 Cell lithium ion
25. Battery Life: up to 3 hours
26. Pointing Device: Touchpad
27. VGA Out: Yes
28. O/S: Windows XP Home SP3
29. Energy Stat Qualified: Yes
30. Comes with various software such as Microsoft Works 9.0, Norton Interet Security Suite

I really enjoy this little mini! I got it for its lite weight, small size and portability. It quickly surfs the net, watches videos and movies with out a hitch. It also does a great j0b for my blogging. Has built in Wireless and a webcam. For as small as it is, it's very quick. It has plenty of hard drive space, 160GB. Vga Out to hook up to an external monitor. I plan to pick up an external DVD-RW. This thing stays very cool to the touch. It does what I need it too, not only surfing, but runs Office 2007 and OpenOffice smoothly. I got the system for $329 with no tax. I must say that I am very pleased with this mini. It takes some time getting used to typing on such a small computer, but you will learn quickly I love the widescreen for movies and such. I wish it had an S-Video out so I could hook it up to my TV, but that's not too important. I have other laptops that can do that. When Solid State Drives come down in price, I plan to replace the standard hard drive with one, making it even faster. I would recommend this Mini as a secondary Laptop or if you have a desktop. I give it 4 out 5 stars. All and all for the price. it's an excellent Mini. aif you have any comments or questions pleae feel free to post!