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HP Mini 210 Gets an Upgrade and 5 New Colors

The HP Mini 210 is a favorite when it comes to netbooks; and now it has a whole new look!

The HP Mini 210 is a favorite when it comes to netbooks; and now it has a whole new look! The brand-new Mini 210 offers a standard six-cell battery, providing nearly 11 hours of battery life. Additional features include a built-in webcam, microphone, and Dolby Advanced Audio system, a keyboard that is 93 percent the size of a regular keyboard, and five striking new colors: charcoal, crimson red (my fav!), lavender frost, luminous rose, and ocean drive.

For more on the new minis, keep reading

Movies

Samantha Takes Her HP Mini on the Road in SATC 2

HP announced their partnership and costarring role in Sex and the City 2 his morning, and now this latest photo from the film reveals Samantha feverishly packing (or unpacking?) with her ultra-stylish Vivienne Tam Butterfly Lovers HP Mini in tow.

HP announced their partnership and costarring role in Sex and the City 2 his morning, and now this latest photo from the film reveals Samantha feverishly packing (or unpacking?) with her ultra-stylish Vivienne Tam Butterfly Lovers HP Mini in tow. It's no surprise that the designer digital clutch is making a cameo in the fashion-forward film, since all of the Sex gals love their labels. I wonder if Samantha has the Monster earphones to match?

See more images of the film, including Samantha's TouchSmart PC, just keep reading!

Headphones

Daily Tech: The Most Ridiculous Headphones Ever

The most ridiculous headphones ever created — Urlesque Batch your distractions to increase efficiency — Lifehacker Google Envelope concept is in beta — Ubergizmo BlackBerry finally gets a LinkedIn app — Gizmodo The fold-out keyboard on this netbook solves all kinds of problems — Dvice Create some art with all those tapes and CDs you've been hoarding — Unplggd Good question: what the hell is buried in this half-ton coffin?

Designer Gadgets

HP Taking Orders For Vivienne Tam Netbook, Launches Mar. 19

We first saw the second-edition Vivienne Tam HP Mini netbook on the runway last year at Fashion Week, but you'll finally be able to pick one up for yourself this month!

We first saw the second-edition Vivienne Tam HP Mini netbook on the runway last year at Fashion Week, but you'll finally be able to pick one up for yourself this month! The limited edition Butterfly Lovers HP Mini 210 is ready for pre-orders starting today and will be flying onto shelves beginning Mar. 19 with a $600 price tag. There's a few matching accessories you can snatch up as well, like the wireless mouse seen here ($40, also available Mar. 19), along with the Vivienne Tam Monster headphones ($200), which debuted in NYC last month.

We already know that the outside is a work of art but want to know what's running on the inside? Find out, and see more images when you read more

Shopping

Skip the Chocolates, Get an HP Mini 210 For Your Valentine Instead

Let's face it: it's hard enough trying to stick to those resolutions without the threat of big heart-shaped boxes of chocolates throwing us off track in February.

Let's face it: it's hard enough trying to stick to those resolutions without the threat of big heart-shaped boxes of chocolates throwing us off track in February. Banish the cocoa this Valentine's Day and give your sweetheart a luscious red HP Mini 210 instead ($280).

Coming packed with Windows 7, 1GB of RAM, and up to 250GB hard drive, the netbook will allow your significant other to view tons of pictures, watch videos, and work on the go, all while enjoying the crisp 10.1 LED anti-glare widescreen display. There's even a webcam, so if you're far away from your loved one this Feb. 14, you can chat it up all night despite your distance. I've been a big fan of the HP Mini for a while (it even took home the award for your favorite netbook in 2009), and this love-tinted hue is just the icing on the cake.

HP

How I'd Wire: CES Edition

If you've been following along with all the exciting gadget action coming out of CES, you'd know there's a ton of new products about to hit the market that are smart, sassy, and even kinda pretty.
How I'd Wire The Gadget Geek on The Go: CES 2010 Edition

If you've been following along with all the exciting gadget action coming out of CES, you'd know there's a ton of new products about to hit the market that are smart, sassy, and even kinda pretty. For the geek on the go, there's plenty of ways to wire yourself so you're prepared for anything — check out my picks for the gadget "must haves" from CES so far.

Eco

Getting a Grip on Sony's New CES Releases

Yesterday at CES Sony announced a wide variety of new products ranging from home theater to mini HD cameras.
Sony Announces New Cameras, Camcorders, and Home Entertainment Tablets at CES Press Conference

Yesterday at CES Sony announced a wide variety of new products ranging from home theater to mini HD cameras. Also during their press conference, Sony announced that they will be releasing a library of music and concert footage in 3D, starting with Jimi Hendrix. Another newsmaker on the music front —Taylor Swift was named Sony's new "Brand Ambassador." Tired yet? Check out a few headline-making products that were unveiled at Sony's CES press conference, and trust me — this is just the tip of the iceberg.

News

CES 2010: It's Raining Tablets (and Netbooks)!

Although CES officially starts on Thursday, there's been a whole slew of announcements and leaks from tech companies to whet our palate for the big show.
Netbook and Tablet Release Round Up at 2010 CES

Although CES officially starts on Thursday, there's been a whole slew of announcements and leaks from tech companies to whet our palate for the big show. As predicted, tablets are a big deal in Las Vegas right now, and are sure to be a big consumer tech item for the rest of the year. Check out some of my favorite tablets and netbooks that we've seen over the past week.

Video games

January Must Haves

Whether you're aching to spend those holiday gift cards on something new, or are looking to refresh your electronic repertoire, you've come to the right place.
Must Have Gadgets and Accessories

Whether you're aching to spend those holiday gift cards on something new, or are looking to refresh your electronic repertoire, you've come to the right place. Over the past month, I've been scouting the best gadgets and accessories to add to your collection, and I've found a few essentials that you should consider. What's hot right now? Find out right here.

Netbook

Best of 2009 Winner: Favorite Netbook

A year ago, I wasn't sure how I felt about netbooks, but after reading more about them and actually getting my hands on one, I'm a converted fan.

A year ago, I wasn't sure how I felt about netbooks, but after reading more about them and actually getting my hands on one, I'm a converted fan. This year, the HP Mini 110 took top honors as your favorite netbook, barely edging out the Toshiba Mini.

I'm almost ready to pick one up, though I'm a little bummed the rumors of an Apple mini are sadly just rumors. Though I must admit I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that 2010 will be the year of the Apple netbook.