HP Mini 5101 FM955UT 10.1Inch Black Netbook Up
January 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under $300 - $400, Hewlett-Packard, Products, Small Laptops For Business
The HP Mini 5101 FM955UT Netbook offers commanding performance in an ultra-lightweight PC loaded with an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB 7200RPM hard drive, and the Genuine Windows XP Home operating system. Weighing in at only 2.64-pounds, the HP Mini 5101 FM955UT Netbook boasts a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an integrated 2.0 Megapixel webcam, integrated stereo microphone, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technology, Bluetooth 2.0, high-definition audio, and integrated stereo speakers. Other outstanding features include three (3) USB 2.0 ports, a Secure Digital Card reader, and integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics. ....read more Average Customer Rating
Brand: Hewlett-Packard Model: FM955UT#ABA Price: $473.00 |   | |
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5 out of 5
the best mini laptop ever made
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I put it under examination, it works great with outlook, explorer, skype and some office document of around 60 Mb at same time, the processor runs between 40-60% of capacity and 50% of physical memory. I am running VPN of my company or remote connection combine with other two programs and it run ok, so don’t be afraid to get one, maybe not for daily use under heavy tasks but great for bussines traveling, it will achieve all your necessities.
The only thing that I don’t like is that it is not built in mobile broadband as ad. in HP 5101 FM955UT video, so don’t buy it thinking it is inside. I will wait for this interesting option in order to get a new one with the SIM slot ready to use.
Top Notch Netbook
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I did much research before I decided to purchase the HP 5101, after all, spending $430 on a netbook that you cannot see before you buy seemed a little risky. I’ve had it for about a week now and am glad to say that it is living up to expectation.
The specs speak for themselves, pretty much standard netbook fare, but the details of this machine set it apart. It looks great, is sturdy and feels great too. The keyboard is larger and easier to use than my last notebook – a larger device than the 5101. The keys are also very quiet and have a nice feel and rebound. One very nice addition is the soft feel to the area below the keyboard that warps around to the back of the unit. It results in a soft but durable feel, making typing that much nicer. The 5101 just feels like a well built netbook. The mouse pad is a nice design too, considering the good placement of the mouse buttons and the addition of a scroll on the right side.
The first thing I did to the 5101 was upgrade to 2g of RAM. This is a very simple process and definitely speeds it up. I also opted for the hi-cap battery, although I have not had enough time to test its actual run time. One nice feature about the battery that seems to be frequently overlooked is the built in LED indicator. Flip the netbook over and press the button to see how much battery charge is remaining. No need to power up to check the battery gauge. Nice!
Processing wise, it’s not a speed demon. This is a netbook, it’s not meant to handle large applications but for regular Internet use, email and common programs (Word, Excel, etc) it works great. The screen is one of the largest currently available but does take a little getting used to. Learning how to hide tool bars and web address bars will help maximize your on-screen experience.
The design is smart, clean and stylish. The processing is on the high end for netbooks, the unit is light, durable and comfortable. You can pick up a plastic netbook for cheaper and get it confused with your kids netbook, or you can pay a little extra for the 5101 and have a netbook that should out last and out perform.
Simply the Best!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Simply the best netbook that I have ever used and I have used a few ranging from Asus to Dell to an early model HP 1000. I purchased directly from HP before the 5101 was available from other retailers and bought the 6-cell version. This appears to be the 4-cell version. Working just fine with Windows 7 and I found all the drivers I needed.
Best feature: The matte screen, the keyboard and the 7200 RPM drive.
Minor gripes: I would pay $30 more for a backlit keyboard. The power button and quick-launch LEDs are very bright in a dark room and I wish I could turn them off with a BIOS setting. I might actually tape over them. The volume and screen brightness controls seem to be tightly coupled with a Windows driver and I can’t adjust the screen or sound until I am logged into Windows. The DC portion of the AC/DC adaptor is large and long sticking out almost 2 inches. A cord with a plug at 90 degrees would be really nice.
Overall: I would buy this again in a second.
The best looking and fastest Netbook available
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am an avid Amazon shopper and will rarely go elsewhere for major purchases but I had no choice because when this model came out, Amazon simply did not have it. I’m very impressed with this Netbook from HP even though like all Netbooks it can be a bit of a headache playing back video files, but mainly it’s the players such as the iTunes and QTime Player that is the headache and these players choke on their own file formats due to DRM and loads of fat in their file formats. I loaded the DivX player and this had resolved the choppy playback on MPEG files for even my older Netbook. Also, VLC media player is an option too, Windows Media player requires a MPEG2 decoder but still plays AVI, WMV files quite nicely. HULU plays well, and I believe Vimeo is the best player for online content. Netflix plays well with even the slowest of Netbooks. I am hoping for a Broadcom HD Graphics Accelerator option just like in the other HP’s latest offerings of Netbooks. The big pluses have to be the much better keyboard design and the mousepad is exactly how all HP Netbooks be configured. The 5101 is not perfect but it is the best looking Netbook, 7200 RPM drive is standard with more choices of GB capacity, 2 MP camera which makes it one of the best in terms of video quality, and the option to upgrade to 2GB which is a nice deal. I love the durakeys, though the case can be a fingerprint magnet and is rugged as heck you’d still want to put this baby in a protective covering. I am so happy HP continued with ruggedized shells, as it is much better than plastic and it looks very nice; very professional. 3 USB ports are perfect and puts it on par with with laptops in terms of USB ports. I’m not missing the Express Slot because there simply is not enough hardware out there to make this slot usable for most people. The Smart Media slot is sufficient. The layout is nice, and there seems to be more layout space and open space for future improvements. Yes, there are two versions of this machine that have Energy Star ratings at budget level (one with the 4 cell and one with the 6 cell battery); that is the only difference or you can configure your system at HP small and medium business site and could run up to $700.00 plus for a top notch machine. I chose the 6 cell battery and I’m pretty happy with it, and in the future will upgrade to a HD version once a Graphics Accelerator that helps the Intel embedded GMA with processing HD video files. Buy the HP 5101 and you will get addicted to it.
VARIOUS MODELS / USE CAUTION
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Amazon fails to disclose the battery type but this model or version (FM955UT) ships with a 4-cell battery and has no essential HP GOBI connection ability (without it, you’ll need a USB data card to get a Verizon or ATT signal from anywhere).
The box Amazon ships will have no side markings or description so before you open it and subject yourself to a restocking fee, do your homework.
Good, and some thing to think about.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Make sure you order the right one. Mine had 4-cell battery and it wasn’t obvious. Keys have protective coating that makes the lettering a bit harder to see. Fan noise isn’t an issue. It comes on and off but isn’t loud and probably can be ‘managed’ by settings. Touchpad is too sticky at first but smooths out after use. Power supply a bit big, and cords quite long. No dialup modem. Sim card slot in housing; maybe one can retrofit the hardware?
Best netbook ever owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought it fully loaded with 3G, Bluetooth, 6 cell battery, HD screen.
OS: Runs Windows 7 flawlessly. Drivers are available for all hardware including DriveGuard and the 3G modem.
Keyboard: HP has always had the best netbook keyboards. They’ve out-done themselves again with this one. You can type as fast as a full-sized keyboard (it’s 95% of regular sized). The keys are also very quiet and you can take notes in meetings without being noticeable.
3G: works perfectly with any SIM card. I’m told you can use it on CDMA networks too without SIM cards.
Bluetooth: Range and performance is far better than the older HP netbooks like the 2140.
Battery Life: 4-6 hours depending on how heavy you use it. On a plane without wireless I get a full 6 hours.
HD Screen: Can be small if you have bad eyes. Makes it possible to go days with just a netbook. I can even work in my Outlook Calendar. The screen is also NOT glossy. A huge plus in my books. I can actually use it outside and in bright rooms.
Size: Slightly larger than the HP 2140 + HP Mini 110/1000 (I’ve owned all of them), but unless they’re side by side you wouldn’t notice. The 6 cell battery DOES NOT stick out like all other HP netbooks. There is only a minor bulge of about 4-5mm.