** HP Compaq Mini 311c-1010SA Intel Atom N270 ION 11.6" Netbook @ £314.99 inc VAT **

[raptormonkey]

Just found out these models have the 1gb ram soldered onto the motherboard. There is no free dim slot

Think I will wait for windows 7 to be released as there is supposed to be a refresh with more ram then

If that is the case, why does it state that it can take 3gig ram?

Edit: I was wrong! Sorry.

 

[PermaBanned]

Just wish they'd bung the 330 in there and i might consider it. What's it like for Battery Life?

 

[ninja2000]

If that is the case, why does it state that it can take 3gig ram?

Where did you see that? Check the specs on compacs site, it says max 1gb ram

 

[raptormonkey]

Where did you see that? Check the specs on compacs site, it says max 1gb ram

You are right. I won't be ordering one now then!!

 

[Raikiri]

The HP site (US) says up to 3gb memory, why do we always seem to get screwed?

 

[raptormonkey]

The HP site (US) says up to 3gb memory, why do we always seem to get screwed?

Thats where i read it first.

Any chance an OcUK member of staff can confirm what memory it has or is upgradeable to?

 

[raptormonkey]

Check out this link though from USA site as it states 1 ram slot (Click on spec and scroll to bottom of page):

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...dexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/Mini/mini311_series

 

[Raikiri]

Numerous places state up to 3gb ram supported (up from the usual 2gb in non Ion based netbooks). 1GB soldered + an empty DIMM would make far more sense.

 

[raptormonkey]

Be great if we could get some confirmation on this or just get a different netbook?

 

[raptormonkey]

Is the Dell Inspiron 11z any good?

 

[Raikiri]

The Celeron 723 isn't all that quick and it only has a 3 cell as standard, I've also heard that the touch pad sucks.

 

[raptormonkey]

Yea, just read a review and that was quoted as a problem. So, the HP is out if it only supports 1gig ram. What other reasonably priced 11.6" netbook is worth considering?

Are the Atom Z520 1.33GHz netbooks worth considering? Or, what about:

Lenovo S12 Netbook

 

[ninja2000]

No the Z520 is really slow! plus the low powered chipset is naff due to poor driver support from intel

I am still searching for the holy grail. Once windows 7 is released there will be a 3gb mini 311 released so I am waiting for that.

There is a lot of upset american customers as they have been told by HP CS that their mini 311's have 1gb despite it saying 3 on the website. No one has one yet though so we cant say either way

 

[raptormonkey]

Yea, but can it take 3? It says on some HP sites that it has 1gig max! We need to know what is true.

 

[ninja2000]

no, they have been told 1gb soldered and no free dimm. But until someone gets one we wont know for sure.
They havent even put the manual on the website yet so I cant check that

 

[raptormonkey]

Lets hope someone comes up with an answer soon then. OcUK?

 

[raptormonkey]

OcUK member of staff has said they will try to get some information for me on monday. Superb service, thanks for that.

I have also emailed HP asking for info on the ram.

Seriously can't see HP not having the potential to increase ram in what is a new, cutting edge netbook!! Surely they would produce the 311c with the capability of being upgradeable ram wise?

 

[MikeHunt79]

Does the Nvidia ION chipset use less power compared to the old Intel GMA950 type chipset?

 

[ninja2000]

No, the ion will use slightly more. Until I get one I cant give exact figues but I estimate 4-8 watts more from what I have read

 

[chrismscotland]

HP UK website seems to confirm 1GB shipping with the netbook and only 1 DIMM Slot.