Vivian Tam has company. HP has just introduced a brand new fashion netbook, this time designed by Studio Tord Boontje. The pattern is applied in multiple layers – the more you look, the more you see. HP calls it “HP Imprint 3D” and the “industry’s first three-dimensional surface technology.” It’s actually a pretty cool effect. more »

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.