![]() NPD is predicting that many more manufacturers will throw their hat into this same ring sometime this year (Acer is rumored to be next). What's more likely is this: It's probably the first major fork in the road for this category of computing. Instead, it chose a combination of mature features (Wi-Fi, USB, a Via processor) with some nice bonuses, like a spill-proof keyboard, a shock-resistant hard drive, and a sleek aluminum case. HP is the largest PC manufacturer in the world, and if it wanted to make the most inexpensive Windows machine out there, it likely could. This is not a pricing competition with Asus. Though HP is flaunting the low-end $499 version of the Mini-Note, don't be fooled. Though it's slightly bigger than the Eee PC, the Mini-Note also has big brand-name backing, and slightly more flair for design than the Eee. Will it be able to steal the Eee PC's thunder? It has a good chance. Now HP has just put its fairly large boot smack into the middle of Asus' territory. The Eee PC has been the talk of the gadget and tech world since its fall 2007 launch. That a traditional white box PC maker is in the same list as those two, which are pricier laptops with a legacy of good design is fairly amazing-but not entirely shocking. The rest is comprised of Sony Vaios and Apple MacBooks. Three of Amazon's top 10 notebooks are versions of the Eee PC from Asus. To get an idea of how popular these devices are of late, check out 's list of 10 most-purchased PCs. ![]() HP's entry into the trendy mini-notebook market is certainly the biggest name-so far. HP's Mini-Note has an 8.9-inch screen and weighs in at 2.6 pounds. You might recognize it as the HP Compaq 2133, which was the internal HP name back when early images were leaked online. On Tuesday, Hewlett-Packard announced its new Mini-Note PC, due to begin shipping next week. The biggest name in computing is joining the growing mini-notebook fray. Updated 6:15 AM PDT to reflect official announcement, as expected.
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