Assuming we can believe these latest rumors are accurate, it looks like you will be able to grab a subsidized netbook from Verizon beginning next week on May 17. The netbook that is expected to be available is the HP Mini 1151NR. As far as the netbook details, this particular model has a 10.1-inch display more »

The HP booth here on the show floor at CES seems huge, big enough in fact that every time I walk past it I tend to see something I have not before. This time it was the HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition, and after playing around with it, I will say it seems like a more »

Originally, HP stated that a 3G-capable Mini 1000 would not be available until December. However, at least one enterprising user seems to already have one in hand and already gotten the 3G working. The details of this particular model are a little unclear, according to the forum posting, the user has a model #1033cl. Based on some searching around, that model seems to be available only outside the US. So, this is where it gets a little confusing, because he seems to be here in the US, as he mentioned that it is working on AT&T’s network.

Now, is this a slip up on the part of HP, or are there more of these WWAN-equipped models out in-the-wild? Fortunately, a quick check on the underside of your Mini 1000 will let you know if you have a WWAN-equiped netbook. The slot (as pictured) can be found on the bottom and on the side of the battery slot. Continued after the break.

HP has officially unveiled the Mini 1000 netbook, which serves as a follow up to the Mini-Note 2133. And a nice follow up it seems to be, based on the specs and available options for the Mini 1000 it seems HP has taken some of the disappointing factors from their original 2133 netbook and made some notable improvements.

To begin with, the Mini 1000 will eventually be available in three models: you have the Windows XP based model that will start at $399, the Ubuntu-based Mobile Internet Experience (“MIE”) model that will start at $379, and the limited edition Vivian Tam model which will start at $699. As of now, the Windows XP model is available for purchase, while the MIE model is expected in early January. The limited edition Vivian Tam model will be available “in time for the holidays.”

Keep reading for more details.